The Mount
 

Anyone know what day the Mount is scheduled to have her "shake-down" cruise? Should be soon because her first scheduled cruise is Mother's Day.

Shakedown
 

I doubt they will have one. They haven't had a shakedown cruise the last couple of years. It had been the first Monday in May...if my old memory serves me well!

The shakedown cruise
 

The shakedown cruise has become a rite of spring in the Lakes Region, and it has come to signify the start of the boating season. The 2013 season marks the 141th anniversary for Mount Washington Cruises.

Attendance to this cruise is by invitation only. Sign-ups Open Thursday, April 11th, 6:30 am. Please sign up online by April 22nd, if you plan to attend.

This cruise does not count towards your annual 4 tours.

General Information
Name: Shakedown Cruise aboard the MS Mount Washington
Day: Monday
Date: April 29, 2013
Starting Time: Ship departs at 10am. Plan to be aboard by 9:45am. The ship will not wait.
Ending Time: 1pm
Number of stops: 1
How many GSAs can attend? Up to 40
Qualifications: open to all GSAs who have volunteered within the past year and ‘lifetime’ status members.
Uniforms: Full uniform required (khaki). NOTE: no pocketbooks while on duty [includes: tour or at special events]

http://nhgsa.com/activity-shakedown-cruise/

Yes, I think this cruise is necessary as it has always been for the inspection of the ship by the state. The fact that people go along for the ride is beside the point.

Date/Day
 

Monday is the 25th, Friday the 29th

Dave M

This was from 2013
 

This is a bit dated , 2013 , they canceled last year