Today we left Norman Island and set out for Dominica. Just to leave we had a lot to do like strike the awning, put up all the sails, and take up the anchor. All the students had to plan the voyage we had ahead of us, so we split up into our watches and got information that we needed to bring back at an all hand muster mid ships. During the night there was a big storm called a squall. You could hear everything up on deck. The waves were 8-10ft and we were going 9 knots. It was pouring raining. The whole crew had to come up and strike the jib and put a reef in the main. The squall only lasted for about 20 minutes but to make all the changes in the sails it took over an hour. After the squall was over the waves were 3-6ft and the wind force was a 5, which is big compared to what we have been sailing. The day was scary but also very exciting and I’m sure it will be remembered!
Briana Clemmons
Briana Clemmons
hi briana how is the ship going??? Well thats crazy about the waves!!!!!!!! so e mail me because I dont want to have a full conversation on you guyes comments!!!!!
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