| Tuesday, August 2, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Theresa M. Barbo
(508) 487-3622 x103
(774) 353-8034
ccsmedia@coastalstudies.org
The Schooner Spirit of Massachusetts Arrives in Hyannis on 8/16 for Soundkeeper Days
MassSail Marine Education Programs Scheduled
(Provincetown, Cape Cod, MA) - Celebrating the natural beauty and heritage of Nantucket Sound brings the schooner Spirit of Massachusetts and its MassSail marine education program at the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (PCCS) into Hyannis Harbor, Nantucket and Vineyard Haven, for Soundkeeper Days August 16 thru 22.
Soundkeeper Days kicks off the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound's certification as Nantucket Soundkeeper by the national Waterkeeper Alliance.
MassSail is a joint venture between PCCS and the Ocean Classroom Foundation (OCF) to promote public awareness and understanding of Massachusetts' marine environment and heritage aboard the schooner Spirit of Massachusetts.
Soundkeeper Days, sponsored by the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound (APNS,) is co-sponsored by PCCS and Sail Martha's Vineyard, in cooperation with the Ocean Classroom Foundation (OCF.)
Constructed in 1984 at the Charlestown Navy Yard, Spirit of Massachusetts is modeled after the late 19th century fishing vessel Fredonia, designed by Edward Burgess, which sailed to the North Atlantic fishing grounds for cod. Spirit is authentic in rig and construction, though she carries modern navigation and safety equipment. The vessel is fully inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping as a Sailing School Vessel, certified for international ocean voyages. Spirit carries a crew complement of nine, and up to 23 student-sailors.
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The Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies is dedicated to protecting marine mammals and coastal ecosystems through public education, scientific research, and conservation programs. Since its founding in 1976, the private, non-profit has become internationally renowned for its whale research and rescue programs, and is the leading authority for science-based resource management policies in Massachusetts. For specific information about MassSail, visit: www.MassSail.org, or call (508) 487-3622 x108.
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The Ocean Classroom Foundation (OCF) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to providing programs of education under sail to the youth of America. OCF operates the schooners Westward, Spirit of Massachusetts, and Harvey Gamage on a variety of programs of education under sail, including the Ocean Classroom high school semester at sea. OCF is a leader in experiential education, with award-winning programs sailing from New England to the Caribbean Sea
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The Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the long-term preservation of Nantucket Sound. Our goal is to protect Nantucket Sound in perpetuity from any inappropriate industrial or commercial development that would threaten or negatively alter the coastal ecosystem.
A series of MassSail marine education programs and public open houses also complements the week:
Tuesday, August 16
8:30 - Noon
PCCS Marine Education Coordinator and Whale Watch Education Director Joanne Jarzobski will lead a 'classroom cruise' for a local youth group into Nantucket Sound.
2 - 6 p.m.
During a free public Open House, tour the Spirit of Massachusetts at Hyannis Marina. Due to space considerations, these public tours are limited to 50 people at a time.
Wednesday, August 17
9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PCCS Marine Education Coordinator and Whale Watch Education Director Joanne Jarzobski will narrate a presentation on the natural history of Nantucket Sound, its marine life, and traditional seafaring and navigation skills. PCCS Executive Director Peter R. Borrelli take part in a presentation on ocean management before community leaders.
Thursday, August 18
Spirit of Massachusetts is underway to Vineyard Haven, arriving at Tisbury Wharf about 2:30 p.m.
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Joanne Jarzobski, PCCS Marine Education Coordinator and Whale Watch Education Director will lead a 'classroom cruise' for a local youth group into Nantucket Sound.
Friday, August 19
9 a.m. - Noon
Tisbury Wharf, Vineyard Haven
Tour the Spirit during this free public Open House. Tours limited to 50 at a time.
12:30 p.m.
The Spirit of Massachusetts sets sail for Nantucket, arriving at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 20
9 a.m. - Noon
Straight Wharf, Nantucket
Free Public Open House aboard the Spirit. Spirit sets sail for Hyannis at 1 p.m., arriving about 4:15 p.m.
Sunday, August 21
1 to 5 p.m.
Free public Open House at the Hyannis Marina, with a dockside Soundkeeper display available for viewing. Tours limited to 50 people at a time.
Monday, August 22
12:30 - 4: p.m.
MassSail's Joanne Jarzobski leads a 'classroom cruise' from Hyannis Marina into Nantucket Sound for a local youth group on the natural history and biology of Nantucket Sound, its sea life, and traditional seafaring and navigation skills.
6 p.m.
The Spirit of Massachusetts departs Hyannis as Soundkeeper Days draws to a close.
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Theresa M. Barbo
Director of Communications
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
(508) 487-3622 x103 (office)
(774) 353-8034 (mobile)
ccsmedia@coastalstudies.org
Joanne M. Jarzobski
Marine Education Coordinator/Whale Watch Education Director
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies
(508) 487-3622 x107
solution@coastalstudies.org
Bert Rogers
Executive Director
Ocean Classroom Foundation
(401) 596-4582
info@oceanclassroom.org
Chip Bishop
Chip Bishop Communications & Management
(508) 398-1997
chip@chipbishop.com
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