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COG Boat Trip Sunday 20 March

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Subject: COG Boat Trip Sunday 20 March
From: "Jack & Andrea Holland" <>
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:51:38 +1100
A reminder to all subscribers that this trip is on this Sunday.  I have just managed to fill the first boat, and while the second holding ten participants is available, whether we use it or not will depend on getting sufficient numbers to make it viable.
 
So if you’re looking for a relaxed but enjoyable morning, please contact me as soon as you can.  We should be arriving back round 10 am, which will still give you sufficient time to do other Sunday things.
 
A copy of the Gang-gang ad with all the details follows.
 
Jack Holland
 

East Basin/Molonglo Reach;  Sunday 20 March – Electric/powered boat cruise

This will be the outing/cruise for 2010-2011 on the upper parts of Lake Burley Griffin (East Basin) and the adjacent Molonglo River Reach, where early autumn is the peak time for nesting, with three species of cormorant and darters known to breed there.  The area is also rich in other water birds, and a variety of land birds can be seen on the banks.  Though this year has seen much wetter conditions than in previous years, there have been reports of extensive darter breeding.

The boat trip will last about 2 hours from 8 am and will cost $20, payable in cash on boarding.   We propose to travel in the MV “Darter” which can carry 16 people, and though it has a motor is very quiet at slow speeds.  If numbers exceed this the electric boat the "E.L. Cygnet”, which takes a maximum of 10 passengers, may also be used.  The boats allow both a quiet approach as well as access to areas normally difficult to get to.  The point of departure will be the little landing adjacent to the car park in Bowen Park opposite the Landmark Apartments.  This car park may be accessed off Bowen Drive (going either way).

 

If you are intending to join in this outing, please book your place on the boat with Jack Holland (on 6288 7840 AH or by E-mail on m("environment.gov.au","jack.holland"); href="">) as soon as possible. 
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