This
morning we awoke to blustery weather and foreboding clouds.
At 0930 students from the Ross School boarded the
Ernestina for a 24 hour program.
Over the next three days, the entire 9th
grade class will come aboard the Ernestina to take part in our
life onboard. This
will help them kick off a unit on exploration back in the
classroom.
This
morning’s strong winds continued to blow us onto the dock
and we were forced to wait out the gale for a predicted wind
shift. During the
morning, students learned how to do a boat check, worked on
some navigation, and learned the basics of sail theory.
Morning showers drove us below decks and after lunch
and some art projects we were finally able to get off the
dock. We quickly worked together to raise the fore and the jumbo
and headed out into Gardiners Bay.
Throughout
the afternoon, the different watches stood watch, learned
knots, climbed out onto the bow sprit, and learned about
simple machines. The
sky cleared and we had a wonderful sail.
Just before anchoring, everyone onboard took some time
to reflect and appreciate the time around them with a silent
sail and some journaling.
We dropped the anchor right before dinner and enjoyed a
great meal on the hook off of Sammy’s beach.
Evening
program consisted of a medley of shipboard life, stories, and
astronomy. During the night, students stood watch in pairs along with a
crew member, and got an additional chance to look at the stars
under a clear night sky.
We awoke at 0600 to a spectacular sunrise and hauled
back the anchor right away, getting underway for Greenport.
Captain:
Sophie Morse
Program Coordinator: Gretchen Stuppy
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