The Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club is delighted to host noted marine conservationist, Jonathan White, Friday, June 23

After nearly losing his 65-foot wooden schooner in a large Alaskan tide, writer, sailor and surfer Jonathan White vowed to understand the tide. He knew the moon had something to do with it, but what exactly? He read a book, then two. Ten years later, he had read three hundred books and criss-crossed the seven seas to see the largest, fastest, scariest, and most amazing tides in the world. With photographs, stories, and short readings, White takes his audiences on an enthralling journey into the surprising and poetic workings of the tide.

White has written for the Christian Science Monitor, Sierra, The Sun, Surfer’s Journal, Orion, and other publications. His first book, "Talking on the Water" (Sierra Club Books), is a collection of interviews exploring our relationship with nature. White is an active marine conservationist, holds an MFA in creative nonfiction, and lives with his wife and son on a small island in Washington State.

Following cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6, White will be discussing his latest book, "Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean." Following the presentation and a Q and A session, the author will be available for book signing.

Call BHYC at 633-5750 to reserve your place and make your dinner selection for $25 plus tax and gratuity.