Weston Boy Scout Troop 157

Maine Island Sailing Trip
September 14-16, 2001

Our first trip of the year will take us to North Haven Island in Penobscot Bay along the midcoast of Maine. We will drive up Friday evening to Rockland, and dash across Penobscot Bay on a chartered passenger boat (the Quicksilver) to Nelia Newell family's summer house in Pulpit Harbor on North Haven. On Saturday, we will sail aboard Mr. Lee's Friendship Sloop ("Sazerac") and perhaps also Mrs. Newell's ensign. We may be able to sail to and explore Butter Island (the troop's first Penobscot Bay destination back in September 1995). On Sunday, we will take the Maine State ferry back to Rockland. As we will be staying inside at Mrs. Newell's house, no camping equipment is needed except for sleeping bags and pads. Pack all of your gear (sleeping bag and pad included) in a single duffel bag if possible so that it can be easily loaded into and out of the uicksilver on the way over on Friday night. We will meet at the Scout House on Friday afternoon at 4:30 pm sharp. Cost of the trip will be $40/person (to cover the Quicksilver, ferry tickets, and food).

Permission/Waiver Form

________________________________________ has my permission to go on the above described trip with members of Boy Scout Troop 157 of Weston, Massachusetts, and participate in all activities. I acknowledge that I have read the following waiver in its entirety, that I understand it, and that I agree to be legally bound by its terms.

I understand that the activities described for this trip carry the risk of personal injury. In consideration of the benefits to be derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is a nonprofit, educational institution, membership in which is voluntary, and having full confidence that reasonable precautions will be taken to insure the safety and well-being of my son on this activity, I agree to and support his participation, and I waive any and all claims against the leaders and their assistants on this trip, and the officers, agents, and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America.

In case of emergency (and in the event that a parent/guardian cannot be reached) I give my permission for my child to be treated at the nearest medical facility.

Parent/Guardian Signature:______________________________________________________________

Date: ____________ Telephone where I can be reached during outing: _______________________