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Dolphin Charters

www.dolphincharters.com

Organization Type:
For Profit/Corporate/Business

Mission:
Evolution and understanding of our marine and freshwater habitats surrounding the San Francisco Bay and Delta and Gulf of Farallones through hands-on field trips on board an educational vessel

Contact:
Ronn Patterson
Dolphin Charters
1007 Leneve Place
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 527-9622
Fax: (510) 525-0720
dolphin3@earthlink.net

Geographical Focus:
Regional

Counties Served:
Alameda, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, Yuba

Activities:
Education, Conservation, Tourism

Topic:
Wetlands, Cultural History, Islands, Wildlife, Watershed Hydrology, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Open Ocean/Oceanography

Educational Resources:
Field Trips

Speaker/Lecture Series:
1) Gray Whales 2) San Francisco Bay and Delta
3) California Water 4) Wetlands

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Assistant Deckhand and Host
  Description:
•  Assist with boat handling and equipment
•  Act as host to guests, help with safety, and to make them feel comfortable
  When Needed:
Occasionally: October-April
  Qualifications:
Interested and enthusiastic about boats and biology. Personable and interested in being a host and helping others. Responsible.
  Commitment Required:
One day at a time
  Application/Training:
On board training, apply via email
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Ronn Patterson
dolphin3@earthlink.net

Service Fee:
4 hour boat charter for school groups: $700-1375

General Services:
Restrooms

Parking Availability:
Trips begin at public marinas with ample parking.

Public Transit Access:
AC Transit-M Line arrive at head with Berkeley, connection with BART

Disabled Access:
Limited number of wheelchair possible with restricted access to rear deck



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