TWO HAPPY SAILORS. We used to sail these waters in our own boat. To re-visit them on the Zodiac was an emotional and wonderful time. Erin and I will not forget this voyage-Ever.
Thats the Captain in the blue shirt observing the crew work cleaning up after a gibe. He rarely takes the wheel but gives orders to the helmsman. Each passenger gets time at the wheel, in the chart room, as bow watch or messenger on a thirty minute revolving schedule. The passengers and crew raise and lower sails and handle all the lines. It is a pretty physical adventure but wow what an experience.
There are not very many ships like this left in the world. She is completely authentic and her appointments are just beautiful. I love this shot of the brass star at the end of the boom and the blocks and baggywrinkle. This is sailing in the old way mate.
Bow watch- there is always someone on duty watching for logs, crab trap bouys, or anything that could harm or foul the ship. If he sees a problem he relays a warning through the brass speaking tube than runs 120 feet aft to the "messenger" who relays the warning to the captain and helmsman.
It was my turn on the wheel, note the Captain sitting back there making sure I was staying on course. I don't know which I enjoyed more, my time at the wheel or playing music with my new friends.
Here is Dean leading us in a song while at anchor at Sucia Island.
Sue Olson, trying out her new Pinecone Uke playing for her admiring niece.
The ships cat was walking up the Bass to peer into that big mouse hole. Darn, I missed the shot as she looked into the hole.
more Ukulele At Sea pictures tomorrow.
more Ukulele At Sea pictures tomorrow.
