BOATS
Word is now official; we are back on the M/V Thomas Leighton out of Portsmouth. 
New guidelines for the Boat, Parking and Luggage will be added when it's available!
For newcomers, the Laighton is a 90-foot vessel, with three decks, two of which are fully enclosed and heated.  It has the capacity to hold 300, and has many amenities, including a snack bar, several washrooms, comfortable deck chairs, and the boat is wheelchair-accessible.

• Using the Laighton will allow all participants from a conference to share the experience of arriving at Star together…and going home together. 
• Portsmouth is accessible by public transportation, a great boon to those who are coming to Star from Logan or Manchester airports. 
• Parking will be simplified; with a paved and well-lit lot, the luggage drop-off will be right next to the boats. 
• Simplified parking will mean fewer SIC employees must come into Portsmouth to manage the boarding/disembarking processes. 
• More time will be available on the island for turn-around; cleaning, repairs, and general maintenance can be done in a less rushed environment. 
• Early arrivals can take advantage of the hotels right across the street; coming back into Portsmouth on Saturday could mean lunch and shopping, to extend their Star Island experience for another few hours.  
• The ISSCO staff is familiar with Star Island, the Shoalers, and our needs…they will be genuine partners in this venture. 

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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS:
For a listing of overnight accommodations in the Portsmouth area, contact the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 239, Portsmouth, NH 03820  603-436-3988  www.portsmouthchamber.org.