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for the day: 1430
Students arrive and board the Ernestina.
After a quick round of names and an orientation we are
ready to leave the dock, and we waste no time in casting off
our lines. With a
stronger breeze then we’ve experienced all week, the
participants raise the fore and the jumbo and we head out of
New Haven
Harbor
. 1600
Student finish coiling down the lines and learning to
balentine the halyards and turn to learning more about the
ship. The learn
how to navigate from Traudi, how mechanical advantage works
from Alan, and different parts of the boat from Jay.
In between tying some tough knots with their eyes
closed, the student rotate through taking the helm, standing
bow watch, and doing boat checks.
The seas have built up slightly due to the steady wind,
and the Ernestina enjoys a fantastic ride through the waves. 1800
We clear the breakwater and the swells subside instantly.
With everyone’s help, we strike and furl the two
sails and let go the anchor just in time for dinner.
The clouds suggest rain, and we take the opportunity
after dinner to spend time on the bow sprit.
We have eager volunteers for dishes, following our
favorite phrase “volunteer early and often,” and in no
time at all dishes are done and the boat begins to quiet down
for the evening. As
an extra bonus, the Quinnipiak sails by with a big hello
across the water. 2000
Evening program begins with a discussion of the Ernestina’s
many lives and we pass around pictures.
Students are able to use the pictures to understand and
interpret the diverse history of our ship. 2130
Lights out, anchor watch begins: Gwen’s favorite of the
season 0600
Wake up and a breakfast below decks.
The weather has continued to shift through the night
and the rain has made everything on deck wet and continues to
spit at us throughout the morning.
After breakfast, we put hands to the windlass, haul
back the anchor, and get underway for
Long
Wharf
. Students spend
the remainder of the morning eagerly helping with morning
chores. 0900
Student unload gear and depart after goodbyes.
With a strong wrap up to their 2nd year at
Schooner Sound Learning, these students have not only added to
but become a part of Ernestina’s long history. 0945
Students from the Quinnipiak sailing program dressed as
pirates board the Ernestina for a deck tour.
The students share their knowledge of their boat, and
make comparisons between the two schooners.
The crew have all appreciated the schooner atmosphere
of sharing the dock with the Quinnipiak and the
Phoenix
and look forward to our next stay in
New Haven
.
Program Coordinator: Gretchen
Stuppy
Captain: Sophie Morse
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