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Hello from the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain!
Welcome to the Fall 2008 edition of eCurrents, the online newsletter of the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. You’ll read the latest news about the ships that change people’s lives. If you’re unsure why you’re receiving this newsletter, you likely signed up for it at our website, http://www.historicalseaport.org, or you are an Historical Seaport member. Do you have feedback? Email us!
Table of Contents
Setting course for California ports
Sign up for education programs
Youth explore the San Juan Islands
Passages a great way to experience tall ships
New tools expand Spar Shop capacity
New Lady Washington, Hawaiian Chieftain blog
Become a member today
Our ships in the news over the summer
Complete California schedule
Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain to set course for San Francisco October 15
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The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are gearing up for their fall and winter tour of California ports after a successful summer of touring the Northwest, including Tall Ship Challenge® events in Tacoma, Wash., Victoria, B.C., and Port Alberni, B.C. On Oct. 15, the vessels will weigh anchor for San Francisco, arriving at their first California destination Oct. 24. The ships will spend the rest of October and most of November in the Bay Area, including stops in Rio Vista, Sacramento, and Antioch. For a detailed schedule, or to purchase tickets for Adventure Sails and Battle Sails, visit our Sailing Schedule page. (More schedule info below.)
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Popular living history education programs are taking reservations for California program today
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California teachers and home schoolers are contacting the Historical Seaport today about popular living history programs aboard the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The ships provide a unique hands-on experience that takes history out of the classroom and onto a real tall ship. Expert crew in period costume explain the basics of life for an 18th century mariner and the history of early exploration and trade on the west coast. Curricula is available online at the Historical Seaport website. To reserve space, contact Reasa Shuck, rshuck@historicalseaport.org, 800-200-5239, ext 109.
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Grays Harbor youth explore the San Juan Islands and learn about life on the high seas
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Twenty-six Grays Harbor teens boarded the Lady Washington on August 3 for a life-changing, 12-day experience exploring the remote shores of the San Juan Islands near the Canadian border. With funding assistance from the American Sail Training Association, the US Department of Justice and Seaport supporters, Grays Harbor Historical Seaport was able to grant each participant a full scholarship for this exciting new program. The program was also supported by several Grays Harbor businesses, which donated cash and equipment. We’ve posted photos and watch log reports from the trip on the Historical Seaport Blog. Search on the term “youth adventure” to find the entries. |
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Passages aboard Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are a one-of-a-kind experience
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The Lady Washington and her companion ship Hawaiian Chieftain have taken adventure travelers on passages from one port to the next for years, and now we’ve made it easier than ever to sign up for an extended voyage. On our Sailing Schedule page, you’ll see available Passages, ranging from overnight to three days. In most cases, you'll board the night before, and sleep in a bunk. And you'll share meals with the crew. You can pitch in and help sail our ships, or you can just sit back and enjoy the ride. Book your Passage today!
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New tools mean expanded capabilities for the Spar Shop
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The Spar Shop recently partnered with the Polson Museum in Hoquiam, Wash. to purchase a new sawmill with a 21-inch flush cutting blade, extra track, a seven-foot slabbing attachment and a planer head. This is a major upgrade, allowing us to mill virtually any dimension log, as well as timbers of up to 100 feet or more. The planing attachment also allows precision faceting of masts and yards. When used in conjunction with the slabbing attachment, the Spar Shop can now mill and plane smooth, large slabs for burl tables, single plank tables, and other needs. Learn more.
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New Historical Seaport Blog keeps you abreast of day-to-day news
The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain now have an official blog with news and photos you can’t get anywhere else. We love comments and we invite you to send us your favorite photos of our tall ships. Attach them to an email and send them to photos@historicalseaport.org.
Historical Seaport membership has its privileges, including free tickets!
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Without your annual Historical Seaport membership, we couldn’t bring our incredible experiences to young people and the public. Just fueling up the
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boats is causing a strain these days. (Yep, we need fuel for the engines that help us maneuver in port.) Please become a member or renew your membership today. If you prefer, you can buy or renew your membership by phone at 800-200-5239. Depending on your membership level, you’ll receive free or discounted tickets on sailings, free thank-you gifts, and discounts on gift shop purchases. Thank you!
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Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain headlines in the Puget Sound region
Here are some links to news stories about Lady Washington, Hawaiian Chieftain, and the Historical Seaport over the past few weeks.
Brownsville, Wash: One man's courtship of the Lady brings her to Kitsap
Hawaiian Chieftain: Step aboard a replica of an early 19th-century trading vessel (with photos)
Tacoma, Wash: Explosives, all in good fun, aboard the tall ships (with photos)
Final Day in Victoria; Interview with Hawaiian Chieftain (with audio)
Victoria, BC: Sailing into history (with video)
For the latest media links, visit our In the News page. You can also track press releases and news stories by subscribing to our RSS feeds.
Where away the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain in California?
Here is the California sailing schedule for Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain in October, November, and December in Google Calendar format. We'd love to see you on board! To purchase tickets for Adventure Sails or Battle Sails, visit our Sailing Schedule or call 800-200-5239. The schedule is subject to change without notice.
Ship's Store | Past crew list
ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER -- eCurrents is published quarterly by the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 public development authority, which owns and operates the Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, and her companion ship, Hawaiian Chieftain. Our ships and crews provide educational, vocational, recreational, and ambassadorial activities and experiences that promote and preserve the maritime history of Grays Harbor, the Pacific Northwest, and our nation while serving the needs of the community. ©2008 GHHSA
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