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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
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