Coastal Companion

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Charleston Maritime Center to host Historic Landmark, Schooner Roseway

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Charleston Maritime Center will host the National Historic Landmark Schooner Roseway on November 5-7, 2008. Roseway, berthed at the Center’s southern pier, will be open to the public for free tours from 10am to 6pm on each day. Come visit this historic ship during her post stop in Charleston on her way south for the winter season. Meet her crew and hear about the educational programs that take place aboard Roseway.

Founding Directors Abby Kidder and Captain Dwight Deckelmann will be aboard to talk about the 83-year-old Grand Banks schooner and World Ocean School’s educational programs along the east coast and the Virgin Islands. Some parents might be interested to know that next summer Roseway will be taking students for 2-week sailing internships to live aboard the boat, participate in community service activities and attend tall ship festivals. Additionally, we always welcome the chance to share the history and story behind the restoration of the National Historic Landmark.

11/05/2008 – 11/07/2008
Charleston Maritime Center

Wings over Florida Kayak Tour – St. Augustine, FL

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Leave from the lush tropical gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on a 2-hour ecological kayak tour of the Matanzas River Estuary from 10 a.m. to noon. Only accessible by kayak, discover untouched waterways and enjoy the beauty of natural Florida! Tour package includes admission into the park, all equipment, professional naturalist / kayak guide, and photos taken by your guide. No experience required and appropriate for ages 12 and up.

For more information call us at 904.347.1565 or check out our website http://www.RippleEffectEcoTours.com. This event is located at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is $45 per person.

Washington Oaks Kayak Tour – St. Augustine, FL

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Explore Longs Creek and the Matanzas Estuary nestled in 25,000 contiguous acres of preserved Florida habitat in one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet. Observe the active fisheries during a very productive time of the year with regular dolphin sightings and beautiful birds. No experience required.

This event is located at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park from noon to 2 p.m. Admission is $45 per person. For more information call 904.347.1565 or visit our website at http://RippleEffectEcoTours.com

Jacksonville Salutes The U.S. Navy

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Jacksonville commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Navy Memorial with free ship tours aboard the USS Stephen W. Groves, interactive booths, free concerts the the Jacksonville Landing, fireworks on Saturday night and the Navy Memorial Rededication Ceremony on Monday.

Friday, October 10

* USS Stephen W. Groves arrives
10:30 a.m.
The ship arrives from Naval Station Mayport and docks in front of the Hyatt Regency Hotel (Northbank)

* Northbank Landside Activities
Live entertainment at The Jacksonville Landing
Admission is free
Kort McCumber 5-9 p.m.
Freeze Frame 9:30 p.m.- 2 a.m.

Saturday, October 11

* USS Stephen W. Groves Ship Tours
Tours from 8-11 a.m. and 1- 4 p.m.
Free admission.
Bags are subject to search before coming aboard. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers allowed aboard.
USS Stephen W. Groves is not ADA accessible.
* Northbank Landside Activities
Booths and interactive displays near the ship
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
-Navy League
-USS Charles F Adams Museum Association
-Navy Recruiting
-Naval Order
-USO
* Live entertainment
at The Jacksonville Landing
Navy Band Southeast Pride followed by Dennis DeYoung and the music of Styx at 8 p.m.
Interactive displays and childrens inflatables
Admission is free
* City of Jacksonville Fireworks
10:30 p.m.
Downtown Riverfront
One barge in front of The Jacksonville Landing

Sunday, October 12

* USS Stephen W. Groves Ship Tours
Tours from 8-11 a.m. and 1- 4 p.m.
Free admission
Bags are subject to search before coming aboard. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers allowed aboard.
USS Stephen W. Groves is not ADA accessible.
* Northbank Landside Activities
Booths and interactive displays near the ship
9 a.m. -4 p.m.
-Navy League
-USS Charles F Adams Museum Association
-Navy Recruiting
-Naval Order
-USO
* Live entertainment at The Jacksonville Landing
Admission is free
-Deejay, Noon-4 p.m.
-Brian and Riptide, 9:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.
-Interactive displays and children’s inflatables

Monday, October 13

* Navy Memorial 20th Anniversary Rededication Ceremony
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Navy Memorial Statue on the Southbank Riverfront
General public is encouraged to attend.
Calling all boaters! Boaters with decorated vessels are encouraged to anchor near the ceremony.
Sponsored by the City of Jacksonville and the Mayport and Jacksonville Councils of the U.S. Navy League
* USS Stephen W. Groves Ship Tours
Tours from 8-11 a.m. and 1- 4 p.m.
Free admission
Bags are subject to search before coming aboard. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. No strollers allowed aboard.
USS Stephen W. Groves is not ADA accessible.

Tuesday, October 14

* USS Stephen W. Groves departs
October 12, 2008 Downtown Riverfront
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