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Five-day Expedition

Day Four: August 14, 2003

Position Description: Peddocks Island
Weather Conditions: sunny, warm, Northerly winds 10-15 knots, Clear
Barometer: 1027 mb
Temperature: 25 C

24 Hour Plan: Climbing aloft, Sail striking, Evening program and birthday party

Next Port of Call: Boston Fan Pier

We had a terrific sailing day today, sailed off the hook in Gloucester this morning after dory rowing, swim call, and setting the Main and main tops'l at anchor.  Stayed on a starboard tack all the way into our anchorage here at Peddocks Island in the Boston Harbor Islands, averaging 6-7 knots most of the way.

After a beautiful clear night with stars galore, we all awoke at 0600.  With three days onboard, the students are beginning to adjust to boat living and jumped right into morning chores.  We completed the morning routine, and lowered the dories and spent the rest of the morning rowing around Gloucester harbor.  Each dory takes 4-6 students and requires complete teamwork to make the dories move through the water correctly.  While some groups rowed, other students continued their science projects and completed their final station.  After all the dories had returned and been hauled aboard, swim call was announced and we all took a dip in the chilly waters of Gloucester Harbor.

Before lunch we took advantage of the breeze and sailed off the hook.  Students again ran the raising of the fore, the jumbo, and the jib and we set off for Boston on a beam reach.  After lunch, the off watches began synthesizing their science data and deciding how they would present their information to the group.  They also began preparation for the evening program party and talent show.  Some students went aloft and got a tremendous view of Boston from the rigging.  With the good wind we made Boston Harbor by 1600 and dropped anchor off the North side of Peddocks Island, the perfect place for a party.  After dinner, we celebrated Matt’s birthday with a great big cake complements of Laurie.

Evening program began as soon as the dishes were completed.  There were acts from each of the three watches as well as individual performances.  There was singing from Kathryn and Sophie, a step dance by Lilah and Leah, a poem by Matt, tango by Brittany and Tiffany, a stand up routine by Greg, and a ballad by Heidi.  Each watch creatively shared stories about the trip either through a skit or through a game.  The highlight of the evening was probably our MC Ryan who announced all the acts in a black vinyl jacket.  It was a great end to a great day, and the crew has been secretly discussing keeping these students onboard for another week and heading for Bermuda.  Thanks to all the performers and Happy Birthday Matt!

Program Coordinator: Gretchen Stuppy
Captain: Sophie Morse

We've been in out of Gloucester several times over the past week!

Navigating from Gloucester to the Boston Harbor Islands.

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