2021 Inland Seas schooner excursion - IWRA

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Come sail away on the Inland Seas schooner
July 12, 2021
2:00 - 4:00 PM

Depart from the Refuge!
5437 W. Jefferson Avenue
  Trenton, MI  48183

Schooner Inland Seas. Photo by Harold Lasser - flickr
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  Sail will have educators from the ISEA rotate guests through a number of work stations
set up througout the ship during the sail.

   includes raising the sails, trying your hand on the wheel to steer the ship, collecting water samples
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what's in our river?
   You'll be able to view collected water sample under a microscope, shown on monitors for viewing
   Learn how this crew lives onboard for a summer of hard work and so much fun!

Reservations are now being accepted, with only 38 guests allowed, so be sure to register now!
See below for making reservations.


All will be checked in and given a colorful wristband to identify participants (38 guests plus crew)
A second checkpoint at gate down the boardwalk to enter ship
  
Please plan to arrive at 1:30 pm to have sufficient time to park and register
   Ship briefing at 1:45 am by ISEA crew
   2:00 pm set sail and enjoy the adventure!

We recommend youth be over the age of 8.

For those not able to attend the afternoon sail, the ship will be
open to the public for walk-ons from 4:30 - 6:00 pm

The ship will not sail at this time, but folks may enter and wander the ship.

Any questions, or concerns? Don't hesitate to ask!
We look forward to seeing you.
Reservations:

$35.00 Adult
$20.00 Youth (under 18)

Ticket options

All names of attendees must be sent to iwr_alliance@yahoo.com by July 6, 2021 for the ship's manifest
Sailing details:

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Please park in main parking lot and walk over to the fishing pier.

Bring a mask (you will only need to wear it when below deck)

Be sure to wear shoes that have a heel strap, bring sunscreen plus a water bottle, and perhaps a hat and sunglasses

There is a bathroom on board, but we recommend using porta potty before boarding
 
Need more information?
Contact Joann Van Aken
734-755-0490
 
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