[50mhz] Re: [DX-NEWS] Sable Island

[mweisbergs at juno.com]

While a boat would be undeniably cheaper, the plane is less hazardous;
Sable, termed the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" by the Canadians, is
surrounded by shoals and sandbars.

Bud K2YOF

On Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:28:15 -0700 Dave Gomberg <dave1 at wcf.com> writes:
> At 11:28 7/22/2007, Duane, WV2B wrote:
> >We are currently seeking sponsors to help us cover the large cost 
> of 
> >chartering the Britain Norman Islander aircraft which must be used 
> >to land on the beach at Sable Island. The cost of this charter 
> alone 
> >will be nearly $10,000.
> 
> Duane, in looking at this I concluded you could get a fishing boat 
> to 
> take you out of Halifax for much, much less.
>