The tour begins at 11 AM. Up to 6 persons can embark on the boat tour portion. We meet at 205 G St. Humboldt Bay Provisions in Old Town, Eureka. You may use the restroom at Provisions and we can do the required paper work before we walk to the dock to get on the boat (2 short blocks). This tour is rain or shine and if needed rain ponchos will be provided. We will motor boat around Humboldt Bay looking and learning about various aspects of oyster aquaculture methods and operations on the bay. Depending on the tide more or less of the bay bottom will be exposed for investigation and explanation. Special equipment and vessels will be looked at and discussed at length, At the conclusion of the tour each participant will enjoy 12 oysters prepared for them at Humboldt Bay Provisions.