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3/18/2008
Narragansett
Bay (Rhode Island) Cruises with onboard hosts Dave Pegg and PJ Wright
Peggy and PJ have planned a couple of couple of very special events
around their appearance at this year's New Bedford (Massachusetts)
Summerfest (July 5-6).
On July 3, start the holiday weekend early by joining them for a special
dinner and performance culminating with a late evening cruise to view
the largest fireworks display in southeastern New England. We will
meet at East Passage Yachting Center in Portsmouth, Rhode Island at
4:30PM. This marina complex is located only 15 minutes southeast of
Fall River, Massachusetts. A private boat will bring you across the
East Passage shipping channel (for commercial vessels in and out of
the ports of Providence and Fall River) to Prudence Island, the jewel
of Narragansett Bay. Situated in the geographic center of the bay,
the island is only accessible by boat or ferry service. Upon arrival,
you will enjoy a gourmet dinner in a private waterfront residence with
a deep water dock. This will be followed by an informal acoustic performance
by Peggy and PJ in an intimate and picturesque setting. At 8:30PM,
you will board the M/V Exuberant which is a 39 foot pilothouse style
fast trawler (www.rockportyachts.com). We will then proceed north approaching
the coastal town of Bristol to enjoy spectacular views of a waterfront
fireworks display (starting at 9:30) which is the kickoff to the nation's
oldest Independence Day celebration. We will return to the marina by
11:00PM.
On July 4, join Peggy, PJ and the crew of the Exuberant on an afternoon
bay cruise which will include a stopover at Prudence Island. You will
board the vessel at the historic port of Wickford, a quaint seaside
village in North Kingstown off Narragansett Bay's West Passage and
conveniently located only 10 miles from I-95. Upon departing Wickford
Harbor, we will proceed easterly toward the southern tip of Prudence
Island passing Conanicut Island (Jamestown) to our south. Underway
you will enjoy appetizers on our approach to the Bay's scenic East
Passage and main channel for recreational boating and commercial shipping.
Upon arrival at the island, a gourmet lunch will be provided shoreside
followed by a private performance by Peggy and PJ. The remainder of
the day will be devoted to informal beach/water activities or guided
van tours. Please arrive at Wickford Marina by 11:30AM for a noon departure.
We will return to Wickford by 6:00PM.
These very unique opportunities will each be limited to a maximum of
15 guests. Please wear appropriate footwear for boating. Fourth of
July guests should also bring sunscreen (bathing suits optional!).
Changing facilities are provided in Exuberant's stateroom and on shore.
All food and soft drinks are included (guests are also welcome to bring
their own beverage choices).
Cost: $195 per guest
Please contact the captain at wlmaterna@aol.com for reservations, directions
and additional details.
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