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Date: Thursday July 18, 2002
RI Childrens Crusade
Day One of Three

 
At 0800 this morning we were joined by 20 participants from the Rah Rah Crusaders.

Alongside Tonnessen Park all hands were introduced to the ship and each other. Chaperones were Jessica and Leo who had experienced the 3-day cruise last month.

As the heat increased alongside the State Pier, anticipation grew. Lets go sailing!

After the schooner powered away from the dock, all hands set the four lower sails, and the breeze filled in from the west and north. Once outside the harbor, the temperature dropped quickly to a comfortable 70 F. The wind backed to the southwest as we passed Phinney Rock, and we sailed on towards Quicks Hole. The students on board continued their orientation until 1200, when Lunch was brought on deck for all.

The watches took over the deck for the afternoon. A watch, led by Chief Mate Erica Sachs, sailed the old schooner through Quicks Hole, and into Vineyard Sound.

Lessons  continued for those not on watch including simple machines, history of the Ernestina/Morrissey, and navigation. B watch took over the deck at 1600, and readied the ship for the evening anchorage. Tarpaulin Cove was our goal, much like the last RI Crusade Cruise.

The current in the sound  is swift, and we tacked and gybed to make our way towards the cove. The Schooner Alabama raced us to the hook, but Ernestina triumphed. Liz Maloney had the con and directed the crew well. At 1715 the starboard anchor hit the bottom of the cove and we struck sail. Swim call was greeted with great enthusiasm. At 1830 we had a fine meal on deck while the young folks on Alabama took their turn in the cool water.

First impressions

So Far so Good

The only thing that was difficult was putting up the sails. My favorite thing about today was steering. The food is good and the juice is too. I got a few good pics, one of the lighthouse and one of the sunset.
–Ben

When I first seen the ship from a distance, it looked like crap. When I boarded the ERNESTINA I seen it’s real beauty. The work isn’t really work, it is a learning experience. It is teaching me teamwork, and is showing what kinds of things the crew have to do every day. The ERNESTINA is a beautiful machine. This is really a once in a lifetime experience. I would recommend anyone who wants to try sailing, sail on the ERNESTINA. The ship is almost as graet as the crew.
–Rock (Isaac)

So far so good. I got to raise the sails and drive the ship. I got to put the sail down, go swimming, and then eat. So far so good.
–Michael

My first impression was okay. I hope I don’t get sick. I like it now but it when we leave it’s gonna be weird.
–Jamie

My first impression was, "wow, this boat is small where we’re gonna sleep!!! At first I wanted to go home didn’t want to to do anything but then I figured just give it some time and don’t complain.
–Lillian

My experience on the boat was good. I got to do stuff like steering the wheel of the boat, watching the bow, and pulling up the sail. I got sick twice (ha ha) but I overcame it. I love the trip not only because I learned about new things but I learned about new people.
–Ballah-Moni

At first it was a bore, Later we had a little sore. We are all family for 3 days, and later on we’ll find our ways. This is my little rhyme, I really don’t know the time. This workout reminds me of the gym, I wonder when we’re gonna swim.
-Juan

Captain: Willi Bank
Program Coordinator: Steve Kirk

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

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