He will ferry estuarine explorers into the heart of Carrot Island, Middle Marsh, Town Marsh, Bird Shoal and all other parts of the Rachel Carson Reserve. As seen in the picture on the right, Captain Doug is wasting no time in seeing that everything is ship-shape. He is working with the tireless team of the Duke Marine Lab to ensure that every detail is check and rechecked. Captain Doug s new boat, The Rachel Carson, is a work of art in progress. May 25 on Pivers Island.
Interested parties are still able to make donations for life jackets and other pieces of equipment.
Contributors will get their names emblazoned on a special plaque that will be attached to the boat. The good captain will continue to check his datalogger and weather station in the six-pack craft. Someday soon, Captain Doug will skim waters in his new seaworthy craft, and one of his many saline dreams will become a reality. Share your thoughts with Captain Doug . Find out how you can contribute to life jackets.