Update: July 28, 2009

Fair Jeanne:

Fair Jeanne is now alongside in Pictou, NS. The out ports trip was a wonderful success despite poor weather. They were able to sail out of Sydney which excited the crew and even with poor visibility the reports are that the Bras D'Or Lakes were beautiful.

Pictures will follow. Check back for updates within the next few days.

Black Jack:

Black Jack Camp 3 started early Monday morning in the pouring rain. However, the weather cleared up by the evening and Captain McNaught was able to take the trainees on a haunted walk of the Island..BOO!

This morning everyone woke to sunny skies and enjoyed a hot breakfast of bacon and scrambled eggs followed by happy hour. Happy hour for those non-sailors among us is a time of tidy and clean up aboard the ship and island where everyone helps out to make things move along as quickly as possible. After happy hour the trainees went for a morning swim.

As I update this blog at 11am the trainees and crew are having a snack as the Captain prepares a talk about sails work on a square rigged tall ship. Following that there is an afternoon of whaler sailing planned.

Sail On!