Picture By Bill Odonnell May 2005 

Keeping the Watch
St. George Reef Lighthouse
Preservation Society

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VERY IMPORTANT UPDATE: We have been flying out to St. George Reef Lighthouse for 16 plus years, except for about the five years or so when we were waiting for the Take Permit. We have been shut down by the State of California, Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics.  SGRLPS is working hard on this permitting process and hope to be back in business by November.

All the people who have paid for or reserved a spot will be the first to go out, once we have this permit in hand. Thanks again to all those who are interested in this very unique lighthouse.

Also of note: St George Reef Lighthouse is now able, once again, to guide the many ships with the light that St. George Reef Lighthouse now shines at night or when the fog rolls in. The light was re-lite on March 10, 2012.

 

LIGHTHOUSE TOURS

Due to progress in restoration efforts, the SGRLPS is offering helicopter flights and tours of the lighthouse to the public. The tours will be scheduled, weather permitting, Departing from the Crescent City Airport in a four place Raven R-44 helicopter, passengers enjoy a six minute flight to the lighthouse, landing on a 42 foot wide section of the caisson roof, near the base of the tower. From there they are greeted by Society Representatives and taken for a one hour tour.

Is one of few off Shore Lighthouses in the World with Public Access.

Flights costs are $195.00 per person cash or check only. We are trying to keep it at this rate.

Please Note: We have now changed a few things to make it easier for you on either inquiers or booking flights. Besure to call or E-mail what you want to the right contacts.

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• TOURS - The next one, we hope, is set for November 11, 2012 - If you have a large group we may be able to schedule tours on the Saturday of planned flights along with the fly overs.

Upcoming Flight Tours

• November 11, 2012
• December 9,2012 (Good Early Christmas Gift)

  Note: If we cannot go out on the date listed above the flights will go to the 4th Sunday of the month. (Example only - Say the November 11th flight is a NO/GO then that flight will be on november 25th) So be sure to check this site if you are planning on going and have booked a flight for possible changes to your tour dates.

Tours and Booking Inquires Only, Please E-mail, call, or write to:
(Terry or Frann are the ones incharge of all Tour information or booking.)

E-mail:lighthousetourreservations@yahoo.com
Call: The new dedicated phone number for lighthouse reservations only: 707-464-7846, or you can
write: SGRLPS - Tours, PO Box 577
Crescent City, CA 95531

NOTE: Tours may be canceled due to weather conditions. The final GO/NO GO decision is made on the Tuesday before the flight. Please check back to this web site or email for information.

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We will have an update and photos of our last flight as soon as they come available. All of our past flight logs are coming soon!

The S.G.R.L.P.S. is a nonprofit organization formed in 1988 whose goals were to first acquire and then preserve the St. George Reef Lighthouse.

WANTED ANY PHOTOS and/or FILMS

Attention past lighthouse keepers or family and friends of even visitors from the Late 1800's to mid 1975's. We need your help on putting together the past of this lighthouse. If you have anything that can help us please contact: Bill Odonnell at bill@stgeorgereeflighthouse.us or call toll free 877-SIX-DAYS the mailing address is Bill Odonnell, PO BOX 771, Bayside, CA 95524.

Thanks for your help on this project.

Bill Odonnell
Video Grapher, Web Master, and Research Ast.

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PLEASE USE THESE CONTACTS for all the SGRLPS information, except for tours information:

• SGRLPS MAIN Phone number: 707-464-8299
  Please use this number for everything - except Tours please use the number for tours only. Ask for Guy Towers

• The Main Email for SGRLPS: SGRLPS@stgeorgereeflighthouse.us
  Please use this E-mail for everything - except Tours please use the E-mails listed above for Tours. This is for Guy or Bill.

FROM THE LANTERN ROOM

Welcome to the keepers of St. George Reef Lighthouse as we begin the second century of watches on the "Dragon Rocks". The keepers of the first watch, those who built the lighthouse and manned it under the U.S. Lighthouse Service and the Coast Guard, have left us a legacy of service which is part of the rich maritime heritage of our nation. We will never have to stand their watch, keeping the light burning through the freezing cold, monstrous waves, and mind-numbing loneliness. The duty for our watch is but to remember their service, be trustworthy custodians of this important lighthouse, and in so doing to preserve the heritage of America's Greatest Lighthouse. Join us then, as we restore, preserve and interpret St. George Reef Lighthouse. May those of the "third watch" find our efforts as inspirational as those who have preceded us.

Last update April 9, 2012

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