Saturday, October 1st, 2011
10:00am – 4:00pm
Join the American Lighthouse Foundation and Friends of Flying Santa on a cooperative fundraising lighthouse cruise of Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound.
Cleveland Ledge Lighthouse (Photo by Jeremy D'Entremont)
This unique 6-hour cruise will sail to 10 Massachusetts lighthouses: Palmer Island, Butler Flats, Clarks Point, Gay Head, Tarpaulin Cove, Nobska Point, Cleveland Ledge, Wing’s Neck, Bird Island and Ned’s Point. This is a rare opportunity to see these historic off-shore lighthouses up-close as well as the picturesque Elizabeth Islands.
Our narrator for the day will be renowned lighthouse author and historian Jeremy D’Entremont – www.lighthouse.cc.
The boat will depart from New Bedford, MA at 10:00am. You are welcome to bring a lunch. On board you will find a fully licensed beer and wine bar, espresso bar with lattes, cappuccino, coffee, teas. Light snacks including fresh-baked specialties and a selection of soft drinks and waters.
The Vessel
• 80’ length overall
• 19kt maximum speed
• 16kt cruising speed
• Heated cabin
• Upper deck with outdoor seating
• 2 restrooms
All proceed go to support the American Lighthouse Foundation and Friends of Flying Santa. Seating is limited so make your reservations today.
To purchase tickets, visit: www.flyingsanta.org/Cruises%26Tours.html
