Night Skies with John Meader
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Maine Island Trail Association, 100 Kensington St, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME
*NEW TIME!* Join fellow MITA members at MITA Headquarters in Portland for a evening skies presentation from John Meader of Northern Stars Planetarium that is custom-tailored to the Maine Island Trail. This event will take place the night before the new moon, offering the potential for telescope viewing outside (weather permitting) following an indoor presentation.
Not a MITA member? Join here before registering for this event!

Boat America — A Course for Responsible Boating
2026-03-22 08:30 - 15:30 | Maine Island Trail Association, 100 Kensington St, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME
Boat America is the NASBLA Boating Safety Course endorsed by the State of Maine that is required to obtain your Maine Boating Safety Certificate card. Join MITA members at our headquarters in Portland (100 Kensington St.) on Sunday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and earn your card!
This course is open to all ages. If you were born on or after January 1, 1999, you may not operate a motorboat with greater than 25 horsepower for recreational boating purposes on Maine’s inland or territorial waters unless you’re 12 years of age or older and have completed a boater safety and education course.
This is a comprehensive introductory course that is designed to meet the boating education needs of recreational boaters and includes specific requirements established by Maine Boating Laws. This course will provide general information about boats and maintenance, information to make your boating experience safer and more comfortable, and tips on how to be a more courteous boat operator. Students will receive a manual with the course and must pass a NASBLA exam at the end of the course to obtain the Maine Boating Safety Certificate card.
You must be a current MITA member to register. Space is limited, so click below to register now!

Wilderness First Aid Afloat
2026-04-11 09:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00, 2026-05-02 09:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Maine Island Trail Association, 100 Kensington St, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME
Do you have the skills to handle a medical emergency on the Maine Island Trail, or anywhere else in the wilderness.
Here’s a chance to acquire some really critical knowledge. North Star Adventures will present two sessions of their Wilderness First Aid Afloat course at MITA’s beautiful waterfront office in Portland (100 Kensington St.), April 11-12 and May 2-3 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
This course contains all the same information included in SOLO Wilderness First Aid, plus additional topics specifically designed for boaters. Not only will you gain the skills you need to care for people in a remote location, but you will have a great time doing so! There will be a mix of classroom sessions, practice sessions, and outdoor practical scenarios, so we promise this will NOT get boring.
You must be a current MITA member to register (special discount included). Space is limited, so click below to register now!

MITA x SailMaine: Maiden Maine Film Night (SOLD OUT)
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Maine Island Trail Association, 100 Kensington St, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME
This event is SOLD OUT!

Join MITA and SailMaine on April 30 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at MITA Headquarters in Portland (100 Kensington St., 2nd Floor in Portland) for SailMaine’s annual Maiden Maine Film Night, which will be co-hosted by MITA this year!
We’ll be screening Maidentrip, a documentary about Laura Dekker, who set out to sail around the world alone at the age of 14. Of course, we’ll have snacks and beverages on hand for you to enjoy during the show.
Maiden Maine Film Night is always free to attend and open to all, but please RSVP to reserve your seat as space is limited. We are grateful for donations to help cover the screening fee, refreshments, and other event costs. Donations may be made at the bottom of the RSVP form.

2026 Maine Island Trail Mixer
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Maine Island Trail Association, 100 Kensington St, 2nd Floor, Portland, ME
A new member event for 2026, we’re gearing up for our Maine Island Trail Mixer event at our office in Portland next month, and we want you to join us!
Come gather with other Maine Island Trail enthusiasts on Tuesday, May 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the MITA office in Portland as we dive into all things Maine Island Trail. Hear about what’s new on the Trail for 2026, ask some experienced island adventurers about hidden gems in a specific region, swap sea stories with other attendees, or just pick up a few tips that could help you finally get started on your first trip out on the Trail.
We will begin the program promptly at 5 p.m. with a brief update on new Trail sites for 2026. Following that, the rest of the event will be casual and conversation based with drinks and light refreshments served. All you need in order to attend is a current MITA membership! Please register in advance as we do have a capacity limit at our office. We look forward to seeing you there!

Splash!
2026-05-28 18:00 - 21:00 | East Coast Yacht Sales, 106 Lafayette St RTE 88, Yarmouth, ME
Splash! with us on Thursday, May 28
MITA’s largest annual fundraiser returns to East Coast Yacht Sales in Yarmouth on Thursday, May 28 from 6-9pm!
We are excited to announce that we are once again partnering with the James Beard Award-winning team at Big Tree Catering, who will be catering the event with some of the finest locally-sourced ingredients available. In addition to exceptional food and drink, Splash! will once again offer festive live music as well as a silent auction featuring numerous unique items and works from art from the likes of Eric Hopkins and many others.
If you’d like to enjoy a deeper experience at Splash!, consider purchasing a Launch Committee ticket that will give you access to an early VIP welcoming reception along with other benefits.
General ticket on-sale dates will be announced shortly. The highly anticipated online portion of the Splash! auction will run from May 4-14. Stay tuned for further information!
Learn more at mita.org.splash

Warren Island Dock & Dine (Tickets On Sale)
2026-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Warren Island State Park, Islesboro, ME
Tickets are now on sale for the third-annual Warren Island Dock & Dine. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 8 from 12-3 p.m. and be sure to buy your tickets before prices go up on Monday, July 20!
This event has become a summer highlight for MITA, and we want you to come and be a part of it. Our friends and partners at Big Tree Catering will once again prepare a lavish picnic lunch for you to enjoy with your friends, family, and fellow MITA community members on beautiful Warren Island.
Many people arrive to the Dock & Dine in their own boats, but we will again be offering transportation from the nearby Islesboro ferry dock for those who wish to take advantage of this convenient option. New for 2026, MITA will also be coordinating a $25-per-site camping option for those who wish to spend the night on the island Saturday night after the event.
If you have any questions at all, then reach out to us at info@mita.org. We can’t wait to see you out on Warren Island!
