FARALLON ISLANDS BOAT TRIP
SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008
As part of our usual field trip series, Sacramento Audubon Society (SAS) is sponsoring a trip off the coast of San Francisco to the Farallon Islands. We’ll travel out the Golden Gate and cruise around Southeast Farallon Island, one of San Francisco’s “desert islands” and part of the Point Reyes-Farallon Islands Marine Sanctuary. We’ll be on the “Salty Lady”, the same boat we’ve chartered many times in the past. The capacity of the boat is 45 people, but we will restrict the trip to the first 35 that sign up, to ensure everyone has plenty of room. The trip will be approximately 8 hours long, departing out of Sausalito.
This will be the 18th year SAS has sponsored this trip, and every year is different! We have seen giant Leatherback Turtles some years; other years have schools of Dall’s Porpoise riding the bow waves. It is a great trip to see new birds to add to your life list. We should see many species that are usually only seen offshore or as a tiny speck in your scope from the shore! We almost always see Tufted Puffin and frequently see Gray and Humpback Whales. Occasionally, Blue Whales have been seen very close to the boat. A naturalist will give a brief pre-departure lecture and will be with us all day to answer questions and provide information on the Islands and the wildlife. What will we see this year? Join us and discover for yourself.
· The boat departs Sausalito promptly at 8 am and returns about 3:30 pm. The pre-trip lecture starts promptly at 7:30 am.
· The trip cost is $90; the trip is limited to the first 35 people that sign up, so sign up early to reserve your spot. Sign up deadline is June 15.
· Detailed instructions and pre-trip information will be provided once you reserve your space. Please use the reservation form provided below.
· For further information, contact Ken Hashagen (916) 316 8596 cell, or (916) 635-4435 home, or email : khashagen@mindspring.com .
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Farallon Islands Boat Trip Reservation Form
Sunday, June 29, 2008 Registration deadline: June 15, 2008
Tour departs from Harbor Drive in Sausalito. Trip price $90 per person
Name:__________________________________ Telephone: _________________
Adddress (with zip): __________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________
Number of People: ____________ Total Payment: ________________________
Return this form and your check, made out to Sacramento Audubon to:
Ken Hashagen, 11375 Buckeye Hill Ct., Gold River, CA 95670
Phone: 916-316-8596 (cell) Fax: 916-635-6384 |