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2011 SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE |
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All programs meet at BIMI unless stated otherwise. You can find BIMI at New Harbor behind the Smuggler's Building. Sailing Center open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. 401-466-7938 / E-mail: bimi02807@gmail.com
We will be closed July 4th, 20ll. |
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SUNDAYS |
SAILING LESSONS: Offered daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By Appointment only. Groups, families or children are welcome. Please call ahead for scheduling. |
MONDAYS |
10:00 a.m. HARBOR TOUR OF THE GREAT SALT POND: Get your sea legs aboard a historic, 30 ft., Old Port Launch. Take a cruise around the harbor and learn about the local history, folklore and ecology of Block Island. $10 per person, 12 yrs and under FREE. Call to reserve a space.
SAILING LESSONS: Offered daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By Appointment only. Groups, families or children are welcome. Please call ahead for scheduling. |
| TUESDAYS |
8:00 a.m. GUIDED ECOLOGICAL KAYAK TOUR OF THE GREAT SALT POND: Offered by Pond and Beyond owner and island naturalist Corrie Heinz. Corrie, 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). Suggested donation for THE POND $10 per person.
10:00 a.m. SQUID DISSECTION: A unique opportunity to learn all about these fascinating marine creatures! Donations welcome.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. YOUNGSTERS GROUP SAILING LESSONS: Ages 5-14. Please call ahead for scheduling.
SAILING LESSONS: Offered daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By Appointment only. Groups, families or children are welcome. Please call ahead for scheduling. |
WEDNESDAYS |
10:00 a.m. AQUA ART: Let your creativity run (or float) free! Make your own compass, practice the art of Gyotaku Fish Prints or make a jellyfish hat. Activities vary from week to week. Donations welcome.
1:30 - 4:30 p.m. SAILING LESSONS: By Appointment only. Groups, families or children are welcome. Please call ahead for scheduling.
7:00 p.m. SUNSET PHOTOGRAPHY CRUISE: Get your sea legs aboard a historic, 30 ft., Oldport Launch as we tour the Great Salt Pond. Learn about the local history, folklore and ecology of Block Island. $10 per person, 12 yrs and under FREE. |
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. Donations welcome.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. YOUNGSTERS GROUP SAILING LESSONS: Ages 5-14. Please call ahead for scheduling.
SAILING LESSONS: Offered daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By appointment only. Groups, families or children are welcome. Please call ahead for scheduling.
6:00 p.m. EVENING SAILBOAT RACING: Meet at the Block Island Club dock at All classes of sailboats invited. Rentals available at BIMI. Please call BIMI for details. |
FRIDAYS |
10:00 a.m. INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE POND: Learn about alien creatures from around the world that have invaded our waters, how they got here and how they impact our natural world. Donations welcome.
10:00 a.m. HARBOR TOUR OF THE GREAT SALT POND: Get your sea legs abourd an historic, 30 ft., Oldport 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: Offered daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By appointment only. Groups, families or children are welcome. Please call ahead for scheduling. |
SATURDAYS |
10:00 a.m. CREATURE FEATURE : Join us in exploring and discovering all of the creatures in our aquariums! A chance to get up-close and personal with the various organisms that can be found right here in the Great Salt Pond. Donations welcome.
SAILING LESSONS: Offered daily from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By appointment only. Groups, families or children are welcome. Please call ahead for scheduling. |