This year’s series of four lectures begins 7:30 tonight, February 23rd, in the Museum Theater with former New Bedford Mayor, John Bullard, presenting “Two Voyages North”.
President of the Sea Education Association (SEA), John Bullard has sailed and raced extensively. In 2007 he sailed on SEA’s research vessel, Corwith Cramer, from Bermuda north to Nova Scotia and then joined Ned Cabot’s Ceilita for a trip from the Shetland Islands to Svalbard, passing north of 80° latitude. John will focus his discussion on these two voyages and will share his experiences of climate change, remote places, science, and adventure through engaging stories and striking photography.
John Bullard sailing north of 80 degrees on Cielita, photo by Dr. Charles Welch
The Sailor Series Continues:
March 23: “The Azores: From Whaler’s Refuge to Sailor’s Destination,” with Victor Pinheiro
April 20: “Weathering Cape Horn: An East-to-West Passage Under Sail,” with Dr. Ned Cabot
May 25: “Following the Waters: Voices from the Final Norwegian Emigration, with Astrid Tollefsen
All lectures start at 7:30 p.m. in the Museum Theater. A reception at 6:30 p.m. is held in the Jacobs Family Gallery prior to each lecture. Admission for the series is $50 for members, $75 for non-members. For individual lectures: $15 for members, $20 for non-members. To reserve tickets, please call 508-997-0046 ext. 100.
