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Welcome to the Summer 2008 edition of eCurrents, the online newsletter of the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. There's tons of activities and news to share about the ships that change people’s lives. If you’re unsure why you’re receiving this newsletter, you likely signed up for it at our website, http://www.historicalseaport.org. Do you have feedback? Email us!

Table of Contents
Ships return to Grays Harbor
Scholarships for Grays Harbor youth
Hawaiian Chieftain birthday
Hank Cramer benefit concert
Port Angeles to Port Townsend race
Shipboard Sea Shanty Camp
Tall Ships Victoria, Port Alberni, Tacoma
Expeditions Voyages taking reservations
In the news
Summer schedule

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain return to Grays Harbor

The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain return to their respective home ports of Aberdeen and Westport on June 9 to welcome Grays Harbor visitors and residents to public tours and sailings. Dockside tours and Battle Sails are scheduled for June 13, 15, 20, and 21. For a detailed schedule, visit our Sailing Schedule page. The ships will also bend on new sails purchased through the Historical Seaport's successful "Raise the Sails" campaign. We're just $3,000 short of our goal of $98,000, and we need you to help with one last "Two, Six, HEAVE!" Please donate today.

Grays Harbor County youth invited to sail on San Juans Islands adventure

Twenty-five at-risk and underserved Grays Harbor County young people will sail to the San Juan Islands thanks to a grant from the American Sail Training Association and the U.S. Department of Justice. Youth aged 13 to 16 are encouraged to apply now for the 12-day sailing adventure in August. You'll learn how to sail a real tall ship and explore the natural beauty of Puget Sound. Downloadable applications are available at the Historical Seaport website or by calling 800-200-5239. The deadline for applications is June 23, 2008.

Hawaiian Chieftain to celebrate 20 years of changing people’s lives

		On June 12, join us as we celebrate Hawaiian Chieftain’s 20th birthday with a huge party in Westport. Join us for dinner, music, fabulous door prizes, one-of-a-kind auction items, and some special surprises. Guests will include the ship's architect, original owner, builders, and past crew. Your ticket purchase will also sponsor dinner for a member of Hawaiian Chieftain's current crew. Purchase your tickets today at the Historical Seaport website or by calling 800-200-5239.
At the same time, you can make sure that her crew looks as good as she does by purchasing a gift of a new flag or 18th-century costuming from our online birthday gift registry!

Shantyman Hank Cramer gives benefit concert for Youth Adventure Program

Renowned shantyman Hank Cramer and his band Constellation's Crew will give a benefit concert for the Historical Seaport's Youth Adventure Program June 14 in Aberdeen. Join the crews and supporters of our tall ships for a rousing evening of maritime music at the Aberdeen High School Auditorium from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is by donation, suggested at $10 for adults, $5 for students.

Ride along on an exciting tall ships race from Port Angeles to Port Townsend July 1
The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will team up with other tall ships, including the privateer Lynx and the replica of the Niña, for an exclusive square riggers' race July 1, and you're invited to join the action! We'll race from Port Angeles to Port Townsend on our way to the Tall Ships Tacoma event. Join us for thrilling adventures, complete with a family-style lunch and dinner. You'll board your ship at 10 a.m. at Port Angeles' City Pier and debark at the Northwest Maritime Center's Port Townsend dock at approximately 6 p.m. the same day. Tickets are $150. Call 800-200-5239 for reservations.

Shipboard Sea Shanty Camp with Hank Cramer and friends July 2
Sign aboard in Port Townsend for a unique musical education experience. Hank Cramer has been running shore based Sea Shanty Camps for a few years now, but this will be the first aboard a ship, underway. Hear and sing the music as it was used, to help the crew haul away together! We'll cruise to Seattle where we will set sail for a parade down the Seattle waterfront. We'll end the voyage in song as we sail into the fleet anchorage in Quartermaster Harbor on Vashon Island. You'll board at 7 a.m. in Port Townsend and debark in Quartermaster Harbor at approximately 6 p.m. Transport to the Vashon Island ferry will be provided. Call 800-200-5239 for reservations. Tickets are $145.

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain participate in Tacoma, Victoria, and Port Alberni events

The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain continue their ambassadorial and educational missions in June and July with trips to the Tall Ships Challenge® events in Victoria, B.C. June 26-30, Tacoma July 3-7, and Port Alberni, B.C. July 10-12. The stops include public walk-on tours and a special event in Tacoma for members of the Historial Seaport's Bulfinch Society. For more details about the events, including lists of other participating vessels and special activities, click these links: Victoria, Tacoma, Port Alberni.

Expedition Voyages summer camps for teens and adults now taking reservations for August
The Expedition Voyages summer camp program features five-day youth and family sailing adventures in the San Juan Islands in August. Make your reservations now for these exceptional programs. You'll learn to handle a real tall ship and camp on the shores of Washington State's most beautiful inland waterways. The Family Expedition Voyage summer camp is scheduled for August 4-8. The Youth Expedition Voyage summer camp is scheduled for August 11-15. Call 800-200-5239 or visit the Educational Programs page for more information.

Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain get press in California and Oregon
Here are some links to news stories about Lady Washington, Hawaiian Chieftain, and the Historical Seaport over the past few weeks.

Crescent City, Calif: Out of the mist (arrival of Lady Washington, with photo)
Crescent City, Calif: When history floats (education programs, with photos)
Portland, Ore: Aboard the Lady Washington sailing ship (with video)
Ilwaco, Wash: Trade continues in the traditional way (slideshow)
News release: Historical Seaport Awarded $30,000 Grant for At-Risk Youth Program

For the latest media links, visit our In the News page. You can also track press releases and news stories by subscribing to our RSS feeds.

Where away the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain?
Here is the sailing schedule for Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain in June, July, and August. We'd love to see you on board! For more information, visit our Sailing Schedule or Book a Trip pages or call 800-200-5239. The schedule is subject to change without notice.

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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER -- eCurrents is published quarterly by the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 public development authority, which owns and operates the Lady Washington, the Official Ship of the State of Washington, and her companion ship, Hawaiian Chieftain. Our ships and crews provide educational, vocational, recreational, and ambassadorial activities and experiences that promote and preserve the maritime history of Grays Harbor, the Pacific Northwest, and our nation while serving the needs of the community. ©2008 GHHSA