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We
departed Long Wharf about 5:30pm after a couple hours of
orientation and discussion of emergency procedures. After
motoring off the dock, we set the foresail and jumbo as we
exited New Haven Harbor and headed toward Falkner Island, 3
miles off Guilford, CT to anchor for the night. New
Haven to Falkner Island We’re on our
way to Falkner Island. It’s now 7:40 pm and at about 3:30 we
were given a very detailed orientation of the Ernestina. If
I’ve learned one thing about this ship so far, it’s that
the bunks were not made for tall people (I am still debating
if the Cape Verdeans that came over on this ship were
midgets). We received a very thorough explanation on
many important things: how to pull halyards, how to put the
lifejackets on, and (most importantly) how to use the “suction
toilet”. We just ate our dinner
about 30 minutes ago. Miracles come out of that little galley
I tell you…miracles. I got a chance to steer the ship which
was an awesome experience. She sails beautifully. I’m really
looking forward to the rest of this week.
~Serena Silva~ * * * * * * * The
trip began with the arrival of the students and their
families. Even though the crowd of people who came at three
o’clock was large, by the time we set off, an hour and a
half later, only the very patient and determined parents were
left (my parents not included… ahem) when we departed from
New Haven. We were shown our bunks (which were much smaller
than the size of a refrigerator box) and then separated into
our three watches. In our smaller groups, we were taught many
safety procedures and new names for the kitchen (the galley),
the bathrooms (the heads), the floors (the soles) and many
others. After we set off, we put up two of the smaller sails,
but since we wanted to reach our destination of Falkner Island
by nightfall, we used the motor the entire way. Tomorrow
morning we will put up all of the sails on this amazing vessel
and, as it is said in Pirates of the Caribbean, we will chase
the horizon as we cruise to New Bedford. 72
Cookies for dessert tonight (Fudge Ecstasy – Yum)
~Anonymous~ *
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Program Coordinator:
Rhonda Moniz
SSL Program Coordinator: Chris Newlan
Captain: Gregg Swanzey
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