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Troop 651 Boy Scouts
Billerica, MA
Three-day Program June 25-27, 2003

Friday, June 27, 2003

 

"The time I spent on the Schooner Ernestina helped to enhance my understanding of what daily life on an ocean vessel is like.  The chores and responsibilities I was privileged to undertake, along with my crewmates was truly a good time.  Where else can one climb 60 feet or steer a 156 foot boat?  Although it was hot my first time in a sail boat, I am a good enough sailor to know that in this boat, the unique crew was positive and outgoing. Their willingness and wit when it comes to manning a boat truly unparalleled to any other boat trip that I have had. The crew members in charge of my watch "C" watch (which included Lizzy, Adam and Sam) taught us a lot  during our night watches and duties about the importance of paying constant attention to the boat, its whereabouts and wellfare. I trust that the experience I had is similar to many who came before me and will will come, so I subsequently hope the Ernestina will set sail many more times." ~Scott Runyon, Age 15

"Being on the Ernestina has been a great experience. we learned a lot through our activities and the classes the crew gave. Since we could experience so much like steering and raising the sail it gave us a chance to understand how the original sailors had to do things. other things like swimming and going on to the bowsprit of a 108 year old ship is an experience that will not soon be forgotten. Also it was good to see the crew didn't always eat gruel. The food was great. In the end the food was good, the crew was hospitable and the trip was memorable. Thanks to the crew and we hope that the ship has many more years." ~Mike Ross, Age 15

During the three-day trip we covered 140 nautical miles! We got in to New Bedford by 1600. Great trip!

Program Coordinator: Rhonda Moniz
Captain: Willi Bank

We would like to thank Lotus and IBM for donation of software, hardware and funding to enable regular electronic updates from the ship.

NOAA Chart is provided courtesy of Maptech using Cruising Navigator 4.3 and grabbing the image using Grabit Pro 6.02.

 
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Schooner Ernestina
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