July 2 Anchor Watch – 0200
Conditions: foggy, flat-water, not much wind, cold, low visibility
(reported by the Harley, Sean, and Tebow of Longacre Expeditions ages 14-16)
Today began as a normal day, we hear Sam’s voice at around 7am and head up for muster. It began foggy as we headed off into the ocean for a sail. But the bits and pieces of the day was present from mother nature and it was delivered “SUN” almost hitting the island or about half a mile away from it either way you see it we were close to the shore. Each group would take off in pursuit in a motor carrier (boat) and go explore the land (island). We spent approximately an hour and half exploring the island and learning how to row a row boat off the shore. Once we regrouped back onto the Roseway, cleaning supplies were distributed and deck wash was at a pursuit. A reward after was an amazing dinner topped with a brilliant chocolate dessert. And at around 22:00 we went to bed. It was another amazing day on Roseway.
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July 2 Anchor Watch – 0100
Conditions: foggy, flat-water, not much wind, cold, low visibility
(reported by the Abby and Emma of Longacre Expeditions ages 14-16)
Today we got up at 7 and had a muster before we ate breakfast. Then we did a big deck wash but my watch was on dishes which was pretty messy. The pancakes were really good. At around 9 we began lifting sils, starting with the main, then fore then jumbo. We had to coil ropes which was hard. Then as our first rotation began, we climbed out onto the bow sprit. There were really nice views of the islands. During watch we worked at bow watch, navigation, and at the helm. In other rotations we learned about charts, oceanography, and sailors poetry. Lunch dishes were super messy. At about 3:45 we anchored close to a small island. We went to the island and hiked. But there was no trail and millions of hungry mosquitoes. So being in the forest was hard. But once out onto the rocks we had a nice walk. After we went rowing then got back on the boat and did a little deck wash. We ate then had a danceing party. We had brownies for dessert and then we went to bed but had to wake at 1am for anchor watch.