It will be very appropriate to have Tacoma’s and Puget Sound’s restored World War II era Coast Guard patrol boat front and center as part of this historic maritime event. During the spectacular July 3^rd Parade of Sail welcome to Tacoma we will be leading the Eagle and the other 25 or more traditional sailing vessels expected to participate and also be on public exhibit for the hundreds of thousands who will see and attend the four day event. 

If any of the 83Foot Sailors are interested in helping us get her ready and have an interest in our work parties, please let me know by email or call 206-947-2303. 

We are not only restoring an historic Coast Guard boat, but we are restoring and building public awareness and appreciation for the service of thousands of “sea service” veterans, civilian support workers and today’s active duty men and women serving stateside and around the world.

Thank you for your past and hopefully continuing support for this historical restoration effort, and participation in this very significant “Year of the Eagle” in Puget Sound. We can always use more help in the form of time, money or skills to get her further along in the restoration. Remember it costs us $4.00 per mile just for fuel to move her around. Our annual minimum operating costs are $12,500 just to sit at the dock. Your help will be appreciated.