With a spectacular backdrop of the brig "Pilgrim" a replica of the historic vessel that brought Richard Henry Dana Jr. to this coast, the Dana Point Historical Society, in collaboration with the Ocean Institute, presents the sixth public reading of the complete text of Dana's book "Two Years Before the Mast" on April 1, 2 and 3 at our new venue in the Ocean Institute Maritime Barn.

Over one hundred volunteer readers will read for eight to ten minutes each, completing the entire book in about 15 hours over three days. 

In addition, volunteers are needed to serve as "watch officers" to oversee and manage each watch (that means shift to land lubbers).  Come Volunteer and join us - or just to watch and listen

Reading times:

• Friday, April 1st - 1pm - 4pm
• Saturday, April 2nd - 9am - 6pm
• Sunday, April 3rd, 9am until we finish the book (around noon)

To volunteer, send e-mail to twoyearsbeforethemastdp@gmail.com or call 949-899-0907 and please provide your name, e-mail address, phone number and a preferred time to read aloud for eight to ten minutes or to volunteer for a two-hour shift.

To thank our volunteers, we extend an invitation to our participants to attend a reception on Sunday, April 3, around noon - just as soon as the book confirms that Dana is safely back in Boston harbor at the end of his voyage.