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Tip: Your message to SUST-MAR must be html-free. So, BEFORE you hit SEND, please go to your "Format" pull-down menu and select "Plain text." Thanks! ____________________________________________________________________________ Hello! Can you send out the following notice, please. The first trip takes place next weekend, so an early posting would be much appreciated. NOVA SCOTIA LIGHTHOUSE PRESERVATION SOCIETY (NSLPS) OFFERS SUMMER BOAT TRIPS, July to September 2004 Lunenburg to East Ironbound Island in Mahone Bay Saturday, July 10 Trip leader: Tony Thompson, Past President NSLPS Leave Lunenburg at 1:00 PM. Return about 6:00 PM The guided day trip to this island with its unusual lighthouse leaves from the historic town of Lunenburg. Enjoy an ocean trip on a big Canadian Coast Guard approved"Cape Islander" charter boat past Battery Point Breakwater Lighthouse, and Cross Island Lighthouse, with a view of Pearl Island Lighthouse (visibility permitting). Land on East Ironbound, where the lighthouse tower rises from the roof at the front of a small dwelling, and take a walk around this scenic island at the mouth of Mahone Bay. No children under 12 years of age. Cost $35.00. Registration required. Register quickly as this trip takes place soon. For further information and to register call (902) 423-8034 or e-mail <content@nslps.com> On-The-Water Tours of Halifax Harbour & Lighthouses July 24, August 28, and September 25 Depart Purcell's Cove Marina, 521 Purcell's Cove Road at 9 AM Return at approximately 4 PM Get an on-the-water view of Halifax' magnificent harbour and see the Lighthouses of Halifax Harbour and Approaches close up, aboard the Sea Tiger, a Canadian Coast Guard approved 42-foot "Cape Islander" charter boat. NSLPS guides will tell you about the lighthouses, all of which have interesting histories: Maugher Beach (on McNabs Island), Chebucto Head, Sambro, Devils Island, and Georges Island. There will be a trip ashore on Sambro Island, to get a close look at the oldest operating lighthouse in North America, a Federal Heritage Classified Building, and have lunch (weather permitting). Please wear sneakers and bring a jacket. Rain gear may be needed, as well. No children under 12 years of age. Cost - $50 per person, including lunch and refreshments. A portion of the trip fee will be donated to the NSLPS. Registration required. For further information call (902) 477-6537. Offshore Trip to Seal Island August 14 and 15 Weather dates: August 28 and 29 Trip Leaders: Dan Conlin and Kathy Brown, Past-Presidents of NSLPS Two day offshore trip 18 miles out to sea off Cape Sable Island. This is our premium offshore trip, which only takes place every second year. It's a wonderful weekend. Enjoy a two hour offshore voyage in the Canadian Coast Guard approved "Cape Islander" charter boat Adam and Samantha. On the trip, weather permitting, view the towering and historic Cape Sable Lighthouse, a Federal Heritage Classified Building, from the water. Then, visit one of Nova Scotia's most remote and interesting islands, Seal Island. Stay overnight in the fishermen's cook house and explore the island, enjoying beaches, rocky shores, shipwrecks, ocean and bird life, seals and sheep! See the magnificent lighthouse -- the oldest wooden light in Nova Scotia, and one of the important pre-Confederation buildings in our province. Learn the fascinating history of the island and the lighthouse from your guide. Limited to 15 participants. No children under 12 years of age. Cost $70.00, including boat trip and accommodation. You bring your own food. Registration required. For complete details and to register, call (902) 423-8023, or e-mail content@nslps.com Kathy Brown CSPWC Website Content Editor Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society www.nslps.com Board Member World Lighthouse Society www.worldlighthouses.org/ ____________________________________________________________________________ Did a friend forward this to you? Join sust-mar yourself! Just send 'subscribe sust-mar' to mailto:majordomo@chebucto.ca
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