Photo by Richard Perry, The New York Times
Come meet The Lady that Circumnavigated the Globe in the 19th Century
The historic Wavertree Ship has returned to South Street Seaport! Take a tour of this 131-year-old ship, enjoy great food and drinks with fellow Circumnavigators. Meet Captain Jonathan Boulware during his engaging presentation on the historic Wavertree.
Join us on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
5:30 p.m. Tour of Wavertree Ship
(Meet at 5:15 p.m. at Wavertree’s gangway on Pier 16)
6:30 p.m. Cocktails
7:30 p.m. Dinner at India House (One Hanover Square, New York City (a quick walk or cab ride from South Street Seaport)
8:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Captain Jonathan Boulware
Q & A
$80.00 per person (Circumnavigator Members), $95.00 per person (Guests)
(Beer, wine and soda included for entire evening)
Please print and return this RSVP by Sept. 15, 2016.
Captain Jonathan Boulware, Executive Director of the Seaport Museum, is an enthusiastic advocate for the contemporary relevance of New York’s maritime history. A passionate educator, Capt. Boulware will spin the tale of the 1885 full-rigged ship Wavertree, a circumnavigator herself, and put the ship and the recently completed $13M restoration in the context of modern New York. Part autobiography of his time at sea, part storytelling, and part maritime history, Capt. Boulware’s presentation will leave guests with a newfound appreciation of the life of the ship Wavertree and the importance of the South Street Seaport to modern New York City. The evening will begin with a guided tour of the ship at Pier 16 in the East River, including key aspects of current restoration. Please wear practical shoes (no heels) and plan for steep ladders and stairs. Meet at Wavertree’s gangway on Pier 16 itself.
Come join fellow Circumnavigators and friends for this terrific event!
Young Aviator set for solo circumnavigation
Shaesta Walz, who recently met with Club Governor Angela McLean and member Matt Guthmiller, is embarking on a venture this fall which, if successful, will make her the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Members can learn more about Shaesta on her web site www.dreamssoar.org. Please consider making a tax-free charitable donation to help her on her daring mission.
Luck to you, Shaesta!
New Membership Roster is available online!
A new, user friendly membership roster is available on our website. Just go to the Membership tab at the top of our website and scroll down to Roster, or click here. The roster is for members only so if you do not know the password, please contact Tracy Sancilio at club@circumnavigators.org or 201-612-9100. Once you access the roster page, you will find detailed instructions on how to use the roster. It is user-friendly and is continuously updated by the Executive Director so please make sure to check your contact information and email Tracy with updates.
The Last Shot
In the next month, many Circumnavigator “snow birds” will leave the north and head for warmer climes. This glorious sunset was shot at the home of Naples Chapter member Pat Classen and beckons us to Florida. The Naples Chapter held its end-of-summer retreat, with 68 members attending.
Luck to you!
David A. Mink
Chair, Communications
