On schedule we had fifteen fresh hands boarded and ready to go. The weather did not look so promising for this evening, so we raised the Fore and Jumbo and made way to a closer anchorage for the night. All were comfortable in their bunks before the rain began, and by dawn the skies were clear. Our program was similar to yesterdays.

Students steered the boat, recorded weather observations and boat checks and stood bow watch. A few students spotted some comb and lions mane jelly fish as we plied the waters, so over went the nets and buckets. Other plankton was sorted and examined through the microscopes. By the time we were back at port all had the experience of some new seamanship skills under their belt; whether it be scurrying out on the bow sprit to furl the jib, swabbing the decks or coiling down the lines. Whatever the task might be, teamwork is essential on board.

Great job seventh grade!

Captain: Sophie Morse
Program Coordinator: Inette Rex