2nd annual Boatnerd Gatherings

The viewers of this web site have asked that we organize an informal meeting so viewers can meet those that share an interest in boat watching.

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Please note, the meeting is very informal and all participation is optional.

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Friday, June 29
Engineers Day, Soo Locks On Engineers Day the US Army Corps of Engineers opens the area between the MacArthur and Poe Locks to the public and the ground floor of the Administration Building is open for tours.	10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
Group Picture At the lower park at the locks. Picture will be taken on the stairs next to the lower approach to the MacArthur Lock (Same spot as last year)	9:30a.m.
River and Locks Cruise Departing from Soo, Canada aboard the Chief Shingwauk. Sponsored by Locks Tours Canada	6:00p.m.
Parade of Tugs Departing the Purvis Marine Dock at 6:30 P.M. View parade from the American or Canadian Locks, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M..	6:30p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 30
Annual International Bridge Walk Starts from LSSU Norris Center at 9:00 AM. to Bondar Park. Busses will return you to the U.S. side This is a great opportunity to take pix of the locks, and maybe boat traffic while walking across. The walk is 3.8 miles according to the Soo Festival Committee and takes about 1-1/2 hours.	9:00 a.m.
Tug boat race Best view on the U.S. side from the fishing dock located at the East end of the Edison Soo Hydro Plant. Canadian side view from Bondar Park.	About 12:00 noon
Informal meeting at Mission Point Bring your pictures and any items to trade.	After tug boat races (approximately 2:00 p.m.)
Other Events
June 29, 30, July 1 Fund raiser Pancake Breakfast aboard a barge at the Roberta Bondar Marina. From 7:30 - 10:30 A.M. July 2 - 4 -- Pancake Breakfast aboard a barge next to Museum Ship Valley Camp

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	2nd annual Boatnerd Gatherings Soo Locks June 29-30 2001