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2010 SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE
SUNDAYS

SAILING LESSONS DAILY By Appointment. Groups, families and children. Call to reserve a space. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). 401-466-7938.

LOBSTERING DEMONSTRATIONS By Appointment. $10 per person, 12 yrs and under FREE ($25 minimum per trip). Boat capacity 8 persons. Call to reserve a space. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). 401-466-7938.

MONDAYS

10:00 a.m. HARBOR TOUR OF THE GREAT SALT POND Get your sea legs abourd an historic, 30 ft., Old Port Launch. Take a cruise around the harbor and learn about the local ecology, history and folklore of the Island. Meet at BIMI. $10 per person, 12 yrs and under FREE.

SAILING LESSONS DAILY By Appointment. Groups, families or children. Call to reserve a space. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's).

TUESDAYS

9:00 a.m. GUIDED ECOLOGICAL KAYACK TOUR OF THE GREAT SALT POND Offered by Pond and Beyond owner and island naturalist Corrie Heinz. Corrie, an islander and has been leading nature tours on land and on water since 1995.

All ages are welcome, but some experience required, space limited, must register with Pond and Beyond. (401-578-2773)

Bring own water, sunscreen, hat. Wear comfortable clothing (synthetic fibers work best) and footwear that can get wet.
Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). FREE.

10:00 a.m. MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM Squid Dissection: A unique opportunity to learn all about this fascinating creature and other sea creatures with Samantha Sperry. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). FREE.

SAILING LESSONS DAILY By Appointment. Groups, families or children. Call to reserve a space. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's).

WEDNESDAYS

6:00 p.m. SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR OF THE GREAT SALT POND Get your sea legs abourd an historic, 30 ft., Old Port Launch. Take a cruise around the harbor and learn about the local ecology, history and folklore of the Island. Meet at BIMI. $10 per person, 12 yrs and under FREE.

SAILING LESSONS DAILY By Appointment. Call to reserve a space. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). 401-466-7938.

THURSDAYS

10:00 a.m. CREATURES OF THE SALT MARSH: Andy's Way Walk Join us for a guided walk around Andy's Way and learn all about the ecology of the salt marsh. We will use a seine net to get a closer look at the creatures that inhabit the shallow sandy waters of the Great Salt Pond. Please meet in the parking lot of Andy's Way. FREE.

SAILING LESSONS DAILY By Appointment. Groups, families or children. Call to reserve a space. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). 401-466-7938.

6:00 p.m. EVENING SAIL BOAT RACING: Meet at the Block Island Club dock at 6 p.m. All classes of boats invited. Rentals available at BIMI. Call BIMI for details.

FRIDAYS

10:00 a.m. HARBOR TOUR OF THE GREAT SALT POND Get your sea legs abourd an historic, 30 ft., Old Port Launch. Take a cruise around the harbor and learn about the local ecology, history and folklore of the Island. Meet at BIMI. $10 per person, 12 yrs and under FREE.

10:00 a.m. MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM: AQUA ART Make your own compass or practice the art of Gyotaku Fish Prints (Aqua art activities may vary from week to week.) Meet at BIMI. FREE.

SAILING LESSONS DAILY By Appointment. Groups, families or children. Call to reserve a space. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). 401-466-7938

SATURDAYS

10:00 a.m. MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM: INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE POND Learn about different creatures from around the world that have invaded our waters with Samantha Sperry. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). FREE.

SAILING LESSONS DAILY By Appointment. Groups, families or children. Call to reserve a space. Meet at BIMI (Smuggler's). 401-466-7938.

P.O. Box 358 Block Island, RI 02807................................BLOCK ISLAND MARITIME INSTITUTE...............................401- 466 - 7938