Ship's Sailing Schedule
2010 Sailing Schedule
2010 Sailing Schedule Version 10-28-09
So the schedule has been put together as best we can this far in advance. We wanted to get this out there as soon as possible so people start making plans now. There is always a chance that the schedule will change and we will contact anyone who is affected by [...]
An End and a Beginning
Today marks the end of the 2009 sailing season. We will be down to only a couple seasonal crew left to help with maintenance. The galley will stop operations and the crew will start living semi normal lives again. We have sailed more days this summer than any other summer here in the Lakes. In [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )The Last Sail of the Season
OK, so I didn’t finish telling everyone who the crew is/was this year but they have all left for the most part. I also didn’t update anyone on what we’ve been up to this summer. Well, I apologize for that. I had the best of intentions sitting in my office in April but as soon [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The Professional Crew for 2009 is Selected!!!
Here’s the crew for 2009:
Senior Captain: Walter Rybka
Captain: Wesley Heerssen
Chief Mate: Billy Sabatini
Second Mate: Joe Lengieza
Third Mate: Chris Cusson
Engineer/Carpenter: Pat Crosby
Cook: Ray Krugger
Boatswain: Rob Aspinwall
Alpha AB Seaman: Monet Brazier
Bravo AB Seaman: David Goldman
Charlie AB Seaman: Rocky Hadler
Ordinary Seaman: Isaiah Young
Ordinary Seaman: Natalie Schaefer
Ordinary Seaman: Sydnee Groenendaal
Ordinary Seaman: Jeremy Dann
Ordinary Seaman: Michael Pierson
Ordinary Seaman: Ben Tribby
Ordinary [...]
New Volunteer Orientation and Sail Training
We’re going to start a new sail training class for anyone looking to become a volunteer on Niagara for the upcoming season. There is no cost for this class. The orientation will take place on January 31st, 2009 here at the museum at 0830. The sail training sessions will begin February 7 and continue until [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The 2009 Sailing Schedule For Niagara is Published!
In 2009, the US Brig Niagara will be sailing out of her home port in Erie, Pennsylvania on several voyages to exciting destinations on the Great Lakes! We will also be flying the flag at home quite a bit in 2009, so the summer schedule promises to display the ship and interpret her history to as [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )2008 Fall Maintenance Work Party Schedule
Work Schedule October 25- December 31, 2008
Saturday, October 25: Depending on how many service-learning students and how many volunteers show up, we will work on the following in order of priority:
1. Deckwash/ below-decks clean up
2. Continue stripping Cutter II
3. Start replacement/ construction of new fore shrouds & introductory class- (describe plan)
4. Continue varnishing spars
5. Remove [...]
Come Sail on Niagara This Summer!
Watch this short Public Service Announcement/ television commercial to learn about sailing as a trainee on Niagara.
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