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

Day 4: August 28, 2003

Today was an exciting and busy day. After sailing through the night, the students were in a good rhythm on board, smartly moving around and getting a good feel for life under sail. They stood four hour watches at night, and enjoyed the nice breeze as we maneuvered the boat between Cape Ann and Ipswich Bay. In the morning, the students began preparing for the schooner Olympics. They practiced the skills they have learned, and worked with their watch leaders to remember all the lines on the boat.

Upon bringing Ernestina back home to Gloucester, we observed a few minutes of silence to reflect on the great trip, and also the significance of this beautiful town to the Ernestina. The schooner Olympics were a big hit: lots of laughs and excitement, and a great opportunity to show each other how much has been learned in these five short days.

Program Coordinator: Patrick Merrill
Captain: Willi Bank

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Schooner Ernestina
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