Easthampton Ross
School 9th Grade
Two-day sail from Greenport, Long Island, NYRoss
School - second groupToday we set sail on a
beautiful morning, thus beginning a journey we
will never forget. The crew of the magnificent
ship welcomed us aboard with smiles and
anticipation. We were given an introduction
to how life on board the Ernestina was different
from life on land. Soon after, we raised
the sails with teamwork and determination.
The crew
taught us many useful skills about the art of
sailing. Not everybody in the group had
ever sailed before. Some had sailed many
times before but the experience of sailing on an
amazing century old fishing schooner was very
different.
The schooner
had been on many voyages, including numerous
trips between Africa and America, and even a
voyage to the Arctic Circle. We learned
many interesting things about life on the water,
and about the many mysteries of the sea, such as
sharks and other marine life.
So far we
are expecting to have more fun than we had today
on the rest of this trip.
Written by :
Steve Trunzo, Emanuel Ruiz, Will Antoniou, and
Dani McDonnough
Captain: Sophie Morse
Program Coordinator: Crista Mellican
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