Actual arrival: May 4, 2010
Actual departure: May 10, 2010
Moorage location: The Maritime Museum of San Diego
Public events during the San Diego port call:
Event: Around the Americas Educational Series
Details: Ocean Watch crew members and educators will stop by Birch Aquarium at Scripps for a special day dedicated to their important cruise. Visitors can meet with crew members, participate in science activities and experiments, and learn what life is like aboard a 64-foot sailing vessel. Scripps Oceanography scientists will also share their own scientific discoveries from around the Americas. Included with admission to the Aquarium.
Date: Saturday, May 8th
Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: The Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Event: Dockside open house
Details: Meet the crew, tour S/V Ocean Watch, learn about onboard research and participate in hands-on marine science activities led by the Around the Americas Education Team from the Pacific Science Center. Included with admission to the Maritime Museum.
Date: Sunday, May 9th
Time: 12:00am to 4:00pm
Location: The Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego Partners:
Background on San Diego:
San Diego, located on the south western coast of the United States, is the second largest city in the state of California. The city’s port includes the only major submarine and shipbuilding yard on the West Coast and is also home to the largest naval fleet in the world. The Port’s management recognizes a strong responsibility to protect the waters and creatures of San Diego Bay. As part of this commitment, the Port includes extensive materials on its website to inform and educate the public. The highlight is an interactive Google Map which shows the locations of the many species and habitats that call the Bay home.
Background websites:
Port of San Diego: http://www.portofsandiego.org
Google Map of Bay Species: http://www.portofsandiego.org/portals/environment-google-earth
Greater San Diego Chamber of Commerce: http://www.sdchamber.org
Having followed your trip and various reports with my enthusiasm I would enjoy saying hi and meeting you. I hail & sail out of San Diego harbor. Will you be staying at the guest dock at customs or elsewhere?
Hope to meet you all soon.
Scott Saunders
Glad to hear of your interest in the Expedition. S/V Ocean Watch will be moored at the Maritime Museum of San Diego from May 4-10. Details on public events during the port call will be posted on this page at least two weeks prior to arrival.
Hi David,
Can’t wait to see you and the crew. Will probably make it down Sun so we can see the boat. -Robbie
Okoboji circumnavigation next?