Newburyport Adult and Community Education

Boating on the Merrimack River

$110.00

Enjoy a beautiful day in late summer with- Newburyport charter boat captains Rob and Kate Yeomans who will share their knowledge of local boating on the Merrimack River. The first evening will introduce the principles of basic coastal navigation and the science behind it—tides, currents, wind, and waves—as well as suggested day trips to nearby harbor destinations. The second evening will be aboard the Erica Lee. We’ll tour the navigable lower Merrimack River and the river entrance while we observe the local landmarks and tidal phenomena. Practice hands-on navigation and boat handling. No prior boating experience required.

One 5.5 hour session: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. October 2.
Class meets at the BOAT CAMP’s Boathouse
at Hilton’s Marina
54R Merrimac St. Newburyport
Cost: $110 ($25 boat fee paid captain).
Class limit: 14

This class will begin on Saturday 02 October, 2010.

Registration Notes:

1. You will be contacted only if your class WILL NOT run.

2. Payment by Check: To avoid having to issues refunds, we HOLD checks until we are certain the class will run.

3. Refunds: Once a class begins, we are unable to give refunds; however, in case of illness / emergencies, we will provide vouchers.

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