Touch a Boat 2018 in Hingham Harbor
The 7th annual Touch A Boat event at Hingham Harbor will be held Sunday June 3rd from 12-3pm . This family friendly FREE event is designed to kick off the summer season and teach people about water safety. 
Kids, of all ages, will be invited to climb aboard the Hingham Harbormaster watercraft; check out a US Coast Guard Response Boat; explore the National Marine Sanctuary’s whale exhibit; Learn to row on an erg with the Hingham Maritime Center; join a SupYo! Paddleboard Yoga Demo; meet Captain Jack from South Shore Junior Anglers, the area’s only boat-based fishing program for kids; or take in the view with a mini Harbor tour, compliments of Freedom Boat Club. Grown up kids will able to test their skills with the US Power Squadron’s Boating Skills Virtual Trainer – think flight simulator on the water!
Hingham native and NBC Boston Meteorologist, Michael Page will explain coastal weather systems. The South Shore Divers, will be back to share their cool dive gear and array of classes to learn how to snorkel and dive. New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance will help visitors determine “How Long till it’s Gone”. Learn about the world-class local surf school, Northeast Surfing; participate in a Juniko demonstration to enhance your physical fitness and try their fresh juices. The Hingham recreation center will be there to showcase the kayak and Sup rentals to use this summer on the harbor. Ongoing activities include an interactive bubble party, a balloonist, face painting, music, crafts, games, and treasure hunt.
Wear your own life jackets! Not only will the Coast Guard Auxiliary be there to make sure they fit properly, but you’ll automatically be entered to win a great prize, a two-hour sunset family fishing adventure with South Shore Jr. Anglers, a new Kids’ Fishing Camp!
A great way to start the summer at Hingham Harbor! Many thanks to the Freedom Boat Club, the Hingham Maritime Center, the Hingham Harbormaster and Police Department as well as the Hingham Newcomers Club for their support of this event. This event is rain or shine, we can’t wait to see you there!
Hingham Harbor
26 Summer St, Hingham, Massachusetts 02043