East Ironbound Island has been the setting for TV shows, a book or
two, and even a movie. It also has one of the highest cache
densities of any island in the Maritimes. This event will give
people the chance to visit the island, tour its shores, and find
its caches.
The event will occur on Saturday, July 17 with Sunday, July 18
as the rain alternate. A rain decision will be made a day or two
beforehand, but given Islander's schedule, it is REALLY hoped the
rain date isn't necessary.
Eastriver is handling the mainland side of the event. A boat has
been chartered to take two boatloads of twelve passengers each to
the island from New Harbour. Thus, the total number of people is
limited to 24, and you MUST contact
eastriver to reserve a seat on the boat if you plan to come.
The first boatload will leave New Harbour at 0900, the second trip
will be approx 0930. New Harbour is just off Hwy 329, via Hwy #3.
Hwy 329 can be accessed at either Hubbards (exit 6 of the 103 Hwy)
or at East River (Exit 7 of the 103 Hwy). Hwy 329 goes completely
around the Aspotogan Penninsula and there are many caches on that
Route as well.
Use GCY1CF as the co-ords to find the actual wharf. Please do
not park right there as this is a private area. Parking is
available where the wharf road branches off from the main road
going around the harbour. The coordinates are N44° 28.459 W64°
05.426 .
Islander1988 is handling the island side of things. Much of the
island is private property, so he will guide the group along the
roads and beaches. He will also make his family's house available
for washroom facilities and be able to take people inside the
island's one room school.
How do you prepare for the day? Here are things to bring.
A. Cost is $20.00 per person. Money will be collected just
before we board that morning. The first boatload will leave New
Harbour at 0900, the second trip will be approx 0930.
B. Everybody to bring their own PFD/lifejacket.
C. We will probably be out there until at least supper-time.
Pick-up time will be arranged via cell phone in the afternoon.
D. Bring a lunch if you want, or snack foods, but definetly
bring some water.
E. The terrain varies, and can be anywhere from gravel road to
very slippery along the sea shore. A good hiking stick may be very
useful that day. Good footwear is a must. As people have
discovered, reaching some of the caches is a real challenge, and
may also need to be timed with the tides.
F. Don't forget your fly dope either.
G. A special trackable button will be available for the event
and must be preordered; contact Islander1988 if you would like one.
The cost is $3, and the design is this:
Activation codes can be found here.
We'll see you on the island!