We tied up just prior to 0900 and soon people were boarding over Ernestina's bow. Fifty people or more came down and were very interested in learning about the ship and programs. A special visitor was State Senator Robert Hedlund who put the word out to the local press and was instrumental in bringing Ernestina into Hull for a visit. Many thanks to Peg in the Senator's office for her efforts, as well.

At 1145 we sailed off back for Boston Fan Pier with the four lowers set but not without a large crew of folks who came aboard for the trip. We had plenty of room and were pleased to have them aboard! We even had visitors from Belgium... little did they know when they came aboard they'd sail on an historic ship for the day.

You can see the ship's track from Hull back to Boston in the chart to the upper right with the detail of the stretch as we tacked to windward past Deer Island light and through President Roads in Boston Outer Harbor.

We arrived at Boston Fan Pier by 1410 and opened the ship up for visitors there as well once our Hull contingent was ashore. Many thanks to Senator Hedlund (who came for the sail with us) for arranging the day and for his supportive efforts in the House on behalf of the ship. We certainly would not be sailing today without core state budgetary support.

Wind: NW'ly, Force 3 and diminishing
Visibility: Excellent

Captain: Gregg Swanzey
Program Coordinator: Inette Rex