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 and tour its shores.
The event will occur on Saturday, August 6 with Saturday, August
13 as the rain alternate. A rain decision will be made a day or two
beforehand.
Eastriver is handling the mainland side of the event. We do not
want to overrun the island and disturb the people living there, so
the event is being limited to 25 people (including the organizers).
Put your "will attend" log below and you MUST contact
eastriver to express your desire to come, so a waiting list can
be created and managed if more than the limit sign up. You may
arrange your own transportation to the island, or take part in the
group trip (if you wish the latter, you must inform eastriver, as
space is limited). The group transportation to the island will
leave New Harbour at 0900, and a second trip will be at
approximately 0930. The event is expected to end by 1700. 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 wharf where to gather to travel to the
island. 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. The event
will occur on his family's property at around 1p.m., so bring a
lunch to eat and geocaching stories to tell. There will be the
usual draw for FTF and "out"door prizes. 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. Walking around the
island will take place before and after the event, and Islander
will act as a guide to share stories, keep everyone together, and
guide people along the paths and shores.
How do you prepare for the day? Here are things to bring.
A. You must inform
eastriver you plan to come in addition to posting your "will
attend" log so we do not end up with more people than can be
accommodated. If the limit has been reached you will be put on the
waiting list and informed if a spot opens up. If you are on the
list but can not attend, please inform eastriver as soon as
possible so someone else can take your spot.
B. A boat is needed to reach the island. Everybody must bring
their own PFD/lifejacket.
C. The group return to the mainland will occur around
suppertime.
D. Bring a lunch, snack foods if desired, but definetly bring
water. There is no garbage pickup on the island, so please plan to
carry out any food wrappers or other trash you may have.
E. The terrain varies, and can be anything from a good gravel
road to seaweed covered rocks to a forest path to going up a sloped
cliff face. A good hiking stick may be very useful that day. Good
footwear is a must. As people have discovered, reaching some of the
areas is a real challenge, and may also need to be timed with the
tides.
F. Don't forget your fly dope and camera.
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, this is the design.
The activation codes can be found here.
We'll see you on the island!
Thank you to our event sponsor.
