Hello from the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain!
Welcome to the Winter 2009 edition of eCurrents, the online newsletter of the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. You’ll see 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, www.historicalseaport.org. Do you have feedback? Email us!

Table of Contents
Ships invite you aboard in sunny California
Seaport Landing takes its next steps
New Seaport Landing rendering, elevations unveiled
Seattle architectural firm donates services
Submit your logo idea to the our design contest
Now’s the time to become a member
Donate your car and support tall ship education
Expeditions Voyages taking reservations for summer 2009
In the news

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain invite you aboard in sunny California

While the Historical Seaport office in Grays Harbor drowns in the dregs of winter, the lucky souls on the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are enjoying the sunnier climes of California. In January, February, and March, the ships visit Oceanside, San Diego, Oxnard, Morro Bay, San Francisco, Oakland, and Sausalito. The crew would love to welcome you aboard for a cruise. Visit our website, www.historicalseaport.org, and reserve your spot on a Battle Sail or Adventure Sail today! If you're interested in something a bit more robust, sign up for an amazing three-day Passage from Morro Bay to San Francisco Feb. 16-19.
Mark your calendar! If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area, you won’t want to miss Lady Washington‘s 20th Birthday Celebration March 7, 2009! Watch the website for details!

Historical Seaport moves Seaport Landing—our ships’ new home port facility—to next level

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain need a new home port in Grays Harbor. For several years, the Historical Seaport has worked with the local community on Seaport Landing, a facility planned for underused shoreline in South Aberdeen. The project is proceeding with renewed vigor, starting with a public meeting last November, a new web page, a logo contest, and a crucial gift from a Seattle architectural firm. See the stories below for more details.

New Seaport Landing renderings, elevations unveiled at public meeting
The Historical Seaport unveiled new artists’ renderings and elevations for Seaport Landing at a public meeting last November at the Aberdeen Elks. More than 40 people heard GHHSA Executive Director Capt. Les Bolton and Tony Halekakis of the GHHSA Board of Directors update Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain supporters about the ships’ new home port facility, which is currently in the design stage. Enthusiasm ran so high that more than $7,000 was contributed to the project on the spot. You can review the latest drawings and donate directly to Seaport Landing by visiting the Seaport Landing page on the Historical Seaport website.

Seattle architectural firm Miller|Hull donates services to Seaport Landing project
Leading Seattle architectural firm The Miller|Hull Partnership has pledged support for a two-day workshop this month that will result in a refined vision for Seaport Landing. Attended by Historical Seaport staff, board members, and guests, the workshop will result in visual materials and interpretative plans useful for preparing cost projections, requests for proposals for architectural and engineering services, and initiating the permitting process. The donation is part of the firm’s commitment to the “1% Project,” a nationwide effort for architects who have pledged one percent of their annual income to public interest work.

Got an idea for a logo? Submit it to the Seaport Landing Logo Design Contest!
Seaport Landing needs a visual identity to support fundraising and communications efforts. That’s why the Historical Seaport is sponsoring a logo design contest. If you have an artistic bent or a flair for design, visit the Seaport Landing web page for rules and an entry form. Prizes include gift certificates for three-hour sailings and one-week trips on Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The public will get a chance to select a winner from the finalists. The deadline for entry is February 2, 2009.

Now’s the time to become a Lady Washington / Hawaiian Chieftain member

		Interested in supporting life-changing program opportunities and receiving a free gift? The Historical Seaport has revamped its memberships, including
the addition of new thank-you gifts for most member levels, such as a belaying pin made from a mast turned for the Pirates of the Caribbean movies or a real, hand-crafted marlinspike, made from the bill of a real marlin. Members who sign up online get an additional free gift! Your membership helps us keep these magnificent ships sailing and visiting coastal communities from California to British Columbia, where we provide exceptional shipboard opportunities for school children and the general public. Your support is particularly important in these difficult economic times. Visit the membership page at the Historical Seaport website and click the membership sign-up button to join the Seaport crew today.

Donate your used car, motorcycle, truck, boat or RV and support tall ship education

Wondering what to do with your surplus vehicle? Donate it! It's simple and easy. Just call toll-free 877-537-5277, send an email, or fill out this online form. We'll pick-up the vehicle free at your convenience. Proceeds from the sale of the vehicle go directly to supporting our tall ship education programs. And you could get a tax deduction of $500 or more, depending on the sale price. It's really cool! Here's more details on how it works.

Reserve your place now for our Expedition Voyages summer sailing adventures

Now’s the time to plan for your summer sailing adventure aboard Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. Every year, our ships take youth and families for week-long exploring expeditions into the remote San Juan Islands. It's an unforgettable experience that’s educational as well. For more information, visit our Expedition Voyages page on the Historical Seaport website. To make your reservation today, call us at 800-200-5239.

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain news headlines
Here are some links to news stories about Lady Washington, Hawaiian Chieftain, and the Historical Seaport over the past few weeks.

Aberdeen, Wash: Seaport Landing project gets a big boost
Aberdeen, Wash: Seaport ready to move forward on waterfront
Blog: We went on the BEST field trip today!
Lodi, Calif: Visitors get hands-on tours of sailing ship
Blog: The Lady Washington is hauled out in Port Townsend

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.

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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. ©2009 GHHSA