Cruise the Norwalk Islands and Green’s Ledge Lighthouse on the Norwalk Maritime Center’s “Spirit of the Sound”. Revolutionary in design, this 64-foot all-aluminum catamaran was launched in 2015 as the first research vessel in North America with hybrid-electric propulsion. She runs virtually silently on electric power. It has an outside main deck, upper deck and inside cabin. (It also has a head). The capacity is 40 people.
The boat will cruise the scenic Norwalk Islands, including Sheffield Island and Green’s Ledge Light. It is an excellent area to view wildlife. Long Island Sound is an important feature of our community. DMA has had several speakers on the subject that you can review:
Tim Pettee, Saving Greens Ledge Light, April 22, 2020
Dick Delfosse: Norwalk Islands History, Secrets, Stories, Navigation, Wednesday, November 1, 2017
January 25, 2017 Joe Schnierlein Norwalk Aquarium The environmental conditions of Long Island Sound
Leigh Shemitz, Ph.D., president of SoundWaters, October 31, 2018
The boat will depart at 3:45 sharp. They must depart by then to get under a draw bridge that will not open between 4-6 for the rush hour. Come early – there is a comfortable place to hang out. Park at the foot of Washington Street. (The parking system is strictly enforced and is a little tricky to deal with – another reason to come early). The boat will return shortly after 6 when the bridge will again open for us. Cost is $30.
Snacks and grog are allowed onboard. Bring your own. No glass. We plan an optional dinner afterward at local restaurant.
Fee TBD.
See Frank DeLeo or Gary Banks.