First of all you will need to join NELL in order to sign up for the trip at this time, if you aren't already a member..

The Bradys are going on this cruise in September and I thought I would share the information if any other Forum members are interested in going..

NELL Membership Form


Fall Trip 2010 Vermont Boat Trip


Our fall trip will be to Vermont with a boat trip on Lake Champlain on September 11, 2010. We will leave from 1 King Street in Burlington, Vermont and see North and South Breakwater Lighthouses, Juniper Island Lighthouse and depending on the weather, if we cruise south, we will see Split Rock Lighthouse and Bluff Point Lighthouse. If we cruise north, we will see Bluff Point Lighthouse and Cumberland Head Lighthouse.

Our cruise will be on the M/V Northern Lights, departing at 8:00 am and returning at 2:00 pm. You must be at the dock, no later than 7:30 am.

We will have a buffet lunch consisting of sandwich board with select deli meats and cheeses: baked ham, roasted turkey breast, roast beef, Vermont Cheddar, Swiss and American cheeses, platter of fresh vegetables with mayonnaise, pesto mayo and Dijon mustard, fresh baked breads and rolls. Fresh fruit salad, tossed garden salad with assorted homemade dressings, fresh vegetable pasta salad, tomato bisque and homemade dessert. Coffee and non-alcoholic beverages will be available during the entire cruise.

After the boat cruise, for those that are interested, we will visit the Shelburne Museum to visit the Colchester Reef Lighthouse. The cost for this ticket will be $ 13.00, payable at the museum and good for two days. The regular price is $ 24.00.

On Sunday September 12, 2010 after our 9:00 am meeting, we will visit Isle La Motte and Windmill Point Lighthouses.

The cost for the boat trip and lunch will be $ 85.00.

We will be staying at the Best Western Windjammer Inn, 1076 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vt. 05403 ( I-89, exit 14e, 0.3 mi east on US 2 ) Telephone 1-800-371-1125. Cost will be $ 119.00 for 2 double beds and it includes a continental breakfast. When calling tell them you’re with NELL and refer to the Group # 405912.

The cutoff date for hotel reservations is Tuesday, August 10, 2010.

Mail your NEW ENGLAND LIGHTHOUSE LOVERS EVENT REGISTRATION FORM with your check of $85.00 per person, made out to “ NELL “ , to Kathy Santucci, 38 Lime Kiln Rd., Tuckahoe, NY 10707 by August 10, 2010.

We will limit this boat trip to the first 100 NELL people.

If you have any questions, call Ron Bandock at 1-856-854-9350