Trip Information Sheet

If you missed one of the meetings, or have lost your trip information sheet, you can find it here (http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg6zkn35_0ch3s34dz). The document contains information on the trip including cost, deposits, background, and more.

Meeting Response

There were over 30 students in attendance at the first meeting for the trip. A lot of people are very excited about the prospect of this trip. Clearly, there is a great interest in an adventure based travel experience among the student body.

If you are interested, don't delay! Deposits are due next Tuesday!

Informational Meetings

Two meetings are scheduled after school in B228 on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you are interested, you will only have to go to one. At the meeting we will discuss the trip and information will be distributed regarding specifics (including cost, deposit, travel dates, etc.).

If you are unable to attend the meeting, email me or stop by my office.

What is a "Mother Ship"?

A mother ship refers to a large ship that serves as a base of operations for smaller vessels. In our case, the 100' and 250 ton Lost Coast Explorer will serve as our mother ship. Using a 12,000 pound crane, smaller (19' sport boat and two 24" center consoles) boats will be lowered to the water to take students to surf, fish, and explore the "Lost Coast" of Panama.

The Lost Coast Explorer definitely fits the "mother ship" bill. Prior to coming to Panama, it tackled some of the roughest seas in the world while operating without incident in Alaska's Bering Sea.

Plasma Video

This is the video that will run on the plasmas around campus this week. Hopefully it will generate a lot of buzz for the trip. Already, I have a bunch of students who plan on signing up next week.