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Date: Friday, October 20, 2000
Time: 2000 EDT

We left Onset bound for New Bedford after boarding 39 participants from Wareham High School.  On the way out the channel guest sailor, Dylan Becker, led the group in a chantey sing preparing them for raising sail once on our way in Hog Island Channel.  We were able to sail for a while until the wind came around to the SW and then we motorsailed to make it to the dock at a reasonable time.   The temperature warmed up into the low to mid-sixties and if one stayed on the sunny side, it felt quite balmy.

All the students were eager to learn and the day flew by with students handling sail, observing the plankton in Buzzards Bay, comparing the historical and current life on board, and looking at traditional tools and current technology on board the vessel.

We sailed through the Hurricane Gate under the four lowers giving our traditional "welcome home to New Bedford" cheer.  A great trip and a great fall day to be out on the water.

Captain: Amanda Madeira
Program Coordinators: Crista Mellican

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