Ahoy Mates,

Ever slept on and aircraft carrier? Assemble with us at 1:30PM on the Pier in Corpus Christi on Saturday December 5th and find out what it's like.

Cost: $49/person (includes meals and theater)

Saturday December 5th
13:30 Arrival
14:00 – 16:00 Check-In and self tours
16:30 – 17:30 General Assembly/MEGA Theater Class A uniforms requested at this time 17:30 Chow
18:30 Evening Colors
19:30 Tours of LEXINGTON
21:30 Game Room & Ghost Stories
23:30 Lights-Out/Taps

Sunday December 6th
06:45 Reveille
07:15 Morning Colors
07:25 Move-out
08:00 Breakfast
09:15 Muster Out Ceremony
10:00 Depart for home.

Things To Bring:
· Sleeping bag or blanket/pillow
· Flashlight
· Toiletries
· Lock (if using lockers)
· Sneakers/sweats/warm clothing/rain gear
· Class A Uniform

Things Not To Bring:
· Electrical devices (Cell phones are allowed; however, safe plugs for chargers are available in the Live Aboard office only)
· Carry on food or drink. ALL meals are included and there are vending machines for snacks.

Travel Arrangements:
· Each family needs to arrange their own travel to Corpus Christi or arrange to carpool with others you know.
· We will meet for the first time on the Pier in Corpus Christi (2914 N. Shoreline Blvd · Corpus Christi , Texas 78403)

Google Map To Lexington

· PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE BY 1PM. Suggest no later than 9AM departure time from

Steiner Ranch (225 miles)

Arrival Procedure:
· Drive by the pier and deposit camping equipment (this will save you from lugging it several blocks)
· Park under the large bridge to your north ( Harbor Bridge , street side, near exit).
· We will meet on the Pier before boarding the ship. We MUST check-in together, so if you are late, please call me on my cell at 512-423-0607.
· We will board the ship together for our 2PM check-in.

Answers I need from each you of (if relevant):
1. Special dietary requirements or restrictions
2. If this is not your first visit, then which?
3. If you can take a two hour fire watch shift at night (we might not need to do this)

Departure Time: Sunday Morning after breakfast. There are other attractions in town, especially the Texas State Aquarium next door (recommended).

General Info & Safety

Group I.D.
Wristbands will be issued upon arrival and must be worn at all times on board LEXINGTON .

Check-In
Vehicles are not permitted on the pier. Campers are expected to carry sleeping bags and other gear on board. The LIVE ABOARD program is conducted in a fun, spirited but military manner. Falling in, stowing your gear and following orders are all part of this unique and memorable experience.

Sleeping Areas
All campers are assigned specific berthing compartments and must respect the privacy of other campers. Restroom facilities (heads) include showers. Most berthing compartments are climate controlled; however, when all such areas have been filled, campers may be assigned areas having ventilation only.

Lockers
Lockers are available in berthing compartments. Each camper should bring a lock to secure his or her valuables and personal belongings.


RULES OF CONDUCT (as provided by the Lexington ). Please review these rules with your scout before boarding.

· Discipline is the responsibility of the group leaders

· Children are to be supervised AT ALL TIMES.

· Absolutely no running or pushing is permitted on the ship.

· Restricted areas are well marked for safety. Do not enter these areas.

· Do not turn switches, valves, buttons or handles.

· No one is allowed to climb on the aircraft, turn propellers, or open cockpit canopies. LEXINGTON does have an F-4 cockpit available to sit in and take pictures.

· No one is permitted to leave the Hangar Deck after dark without permission of the Duty Officer. Anyone leaving the ship after closing time will not be permitted to return.

· No food or alcoholic beverages are allowed. No food is to be taken off the Hangar Deck or down into the berthing compartments.

· LEXINGTON is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted on the pier only!

· Out of courtesy to others, groups are asked to observe silence between the hours of Taps and Reveille. Campers must remain in their sleeping quarters after Taps as it is a definite safety hazard on Navy ships to be up and about with lights off. Those unwilling to comply will be asked to leave.

· Anyone caught tampering with the fire alarm system is subject to immediate expulsion.

Hopefully everyone is looking forward to a GREAT weekend. I am sure I am forgetting to mention something, so if you have any questions, PLEASE call me or send me an email.

Coordinator: Pete Isburgh 512-423-0607 (cell)