Quotes from students Voyage 2:
    " I learned a lot in a fun and exciting way."
    " I loved my overall experience and I felt that it was really fun learning new things and meeting new people."
    "Racing the schooners was one of my favorite things because it doesn't happen that often."
    " The hands-on and field oriented activities helped me understand the concepts better."
    " I even liked morning dip.  No seriously!"

Voyage 2 July 2-8                          Chaperone: Dr. Karl Kistler


UPDATE 7/5:  Just spoke with the schooner.  Yesterday, the local Maine schooners invited the Tabor Boy to go to Vinalhaven.  Tabor Boy anchored with the other schooners and saw the American Eagle . They ran into Rob Aspinwall, Tabor alum.  The schooners then invited Tabor Boy to race with the 16 local schooners.  Although Tabor Boy didn't win, they were going 7 1/2 knots, neck in neck with the Nathaniel Bowditch..quite exciting for the students on board!! They ended up in Castine, where they saw the fireworks.  Today is a mixture of sun/fog and no wind.  They are heading to Somes Sound to continue the program. (No Bar Harbor this week). All on board are doing very well!!!!!!! Leslie Geil

The Tabor Boy bus departed Marion on Sunday, July 8th at 9:25 AM.  They made stops at Logan Airport, Masconomet High School in Topsfield, MA and one student met the vessel in Camden, ME. Pick-ups went very smoothly!!!All arrived safely in Camden at  3:30PM.  After taking the Wayfarer Marina launch out to the Tabor Boy (anchored in the outer harbor), the students stowed their gear and were given a tour of the vessel by the student crew.  Lexie Wilder, Tabor student and crew member prepared a wonderful dinner consisting of spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread and chocolate peanut butter cookies for dessert.  Tomorrow (Monday) morning will be spent going over safety procedures, with departure set for approx. 11:00 AM.  The schedule for the week is similar to last week with a  possibility (if a mooring is available-won't know this until later on Monday) to go to Bar Harbor Tuesday for the fireworks and Mt. Desert on Wednesday:

Monday: Sail to Wreck Island/ Stonington -intertidal work
Tuesday: Sail to Mt. Desert Island; hike Acadia Mt.; swim in Echo Lake
Wednesday: Depart for Bar Harbor; students can eat dinner in town!
Thursday: Sail to Mackerel Cove, Swans Island- Visit old printing press in operation, etc.
Friday: Head to Camden- arrive late afternoon.
Saturday:  Depart 7AM for Marion, Massachusetts


Oceanography lessons are taught throughout the week by Program Director Aimee Rowe.  If anyone has any concerns or questions during the week, please don't hesitate to call 508-748-2000 x 2219 or e-mail:  lgeil@taboracademy.org. I will be home Monday and Tuesday for the holiday, but will check messages.  In case of emergencies: cell = 508-353-0489. It was wonderful seeing the group off today!  Have  a Happy Fourth of July!