Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Amelia River Cruises Sail to White Oak Fundraiser 3-7-10, 12-4pm. Info: 9044917617, ameliarivercruises.com, wocenter.org

Amelia River Cruises Sails to White Oak Celebration - Fundraiser

Amelia River Cruises
March 7, 2010


Fernandina Beach, FL, 2/11/10 - Amelia River Cruises will offer a unique sailing opportunity giving access to White Oak Conservation Center's "A Celebration of White Oak" fundraising event, scheduled for Sunday, March 7th, from 12-4 p.m.

Amelia River Cruises will depart out of Fernandina Harbor Marina on Sunday, March 7, at 9 a.m., picking up additional passengers at St. Marys, Georgia in 10 a.m., arriving at White Oak approximately 12:30 p.m. Return transportation will be provided by Coastal Georgia Charters and Tours via shuttle bus. All inclusive transportation cost is $50 plus sales tax of 7%.

Seating for this special sail is limited and reservations are required. Interested passengers must reserve seating for the sail directly with the Amelia River Cruises office by calling Lori Hoerl, Director of Marketing and Operations, at 904-491-7617 or via email at lorbell1@aol.com. Tickets for the White Oak Event must be purchased from White Oak Conservation Center directly.

The sail up to White Oak will be hosted by owner, Captain Kevin McCarthy, with views of Amelia Island, Cumberland Island, St. Mary, Georgia and the wildlife seen along the way. An historical narration will be provide by Kevin, a local captain/historian who has lived in the area for over 40 years.

White Oak's unique experience will offer guests the opportunity to see and learn about some of the magnificent wildlife at White Oak, including the elusive okapi and the Grevy's zebra.

The Celebration highlighted event will offer specialized tours of the Conservation Center, presentations from staff and a delicious lunch along the St. Marys River. An exciting silent auction will include once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, including behind-the-scenes experiences at White Oak Conservation Center.
Space is limited for the event. Tickets are offered at $150 per person and are available by calling 904-225-3396 or visiting www.wocenter.org/events. Of the $150 ticket price, $75 is tax-deductible.
White Oak Conservation Center is one of the world's premiere wildlife breeding, research, and training facilities. All funds raised at "A Celebration of White Oak" will go directly to funding wildlife conservation programs.
Amelia River Cruises offer three daily tours Monday through Saturday during fall and winter season; seven days a week from March 1 through August 31 of each year. We are pet-friendly, handicap-accessible and bathroom-equipped. Private charters available upon request by calling 904-491-7617 or via email at lorbell1@aol.com. Visit us on the web at www.ameliarivercruises.com.

www.ameliarivercruises.com
www.wocenter.org/events
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