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Greens Farms Academy
Five-day Program
Portland, ME to Boston, MA

Day 3: August 27, 2003

We got a chance to stretch our legs today on the Isles of Shoals, as the students and some crew went ashore on Appledore Island. The Ernestina students were reunited with their classmates from the Spirit of Massachusetts, and we all had a great time exploring these rugged and beautiful shores.

We were fortunate to run into an ornithologist from the bird-banding society on Appledore, and he gave us an impromptu lecture about the excellent habitat that the islands provide for hundreds of species of migrating birds. After getting ferried back to our boats, the captains opened the swimming pool, and we all jumped into the chilly water for our first swim since we got on board: what a relief! Soon after, both schooners sailed off their anchors and made way for Cape Ann.

The breeze really filled in and we had superb sailing for the entire afternoon. The students learned some more intensive coastal navigation and knot tying skills, and we sailed on into the night. Just another day in the life for Ernestina, but a day to remember forever for these new sailors from Green Farms Academy.

Program Coordinator: Patrick Merrill
Captain: Willi Bank

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