Dear COAST Supporters,

We invite you to join us in celebrating the return of the Western Flyer to Monterey Bay on November 4-5!  

The Western Flyer is the fishing boat that John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts used during their remarkable cruise made famous in his novel Sea of Cortez. Newly restored to beyond its former glory, the Western Flyer will be escorted by other vessels into Monterey Harbor on Saturday, November 4. Numerous activities are planned by the Western Flyer Foundation and details for the weekend's activities can be found here: Western Flyer Celebration. 

On Sunday November 5, COAST (Center for Ocean Art, Science & Technology) will continue celebrating the Western Flyer’s return by conducting two walking tours that will include the Ray Troll Mural at 1352 Lighthouse Ave (the former NOAA building).

Short Tour – A short guided walking tour  (~1.2 miles):

• 12:30 meet at Point Pinos Lighthouse for a presentation on the Lighthouse history 

• 12:45 short walk to 1352 Lighthouse Ave where world-renowned artist Ray Troll will discuss his beautiful mural

Walkers will have the option to continue along the Point Pinos Heritage Tour with a self-guided map, including a visit to the Great Tidepool nearby. 

Long Tour – For the more adventurous walkers in the crowd (~2.5 miles*):

• 10:00 meet at Ed Ricketts Pacific Biological Laboratory on Cannery Row beside the Aquarium

• 10:15 following a short presentation, walkers will continue on a guided walking tour to Hopkins Marine Station and Lovers Point before reaching the Point Pinos Lighthouse to join the 12:30 short tour

* Please be sure you are up for completing this long tour in the allocated time. 

Our walking tours are designed to connect the rich histories of Steinbeck and Ricketts, the Western Flyer, the Point Pinos Lighthouse Reservation, and the Ray Troll mural with its panel commemorating the famous vessel.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

 - COAST Steering Committee