Update from Fair Jeanne

After a great visit to Pugwash, NS, where she spent the weekend, the Fair Jeanne made her way to Summerside yesterday. When the boat came alongside, the cook was presented was a giant bag of P.E.I. potatoes as a welcome to the province. There has been a long awaited break from the rain and last night the trainees were given a chance to explore the town which included a swim at the rec centre.

Our crew had to say a very sad goodbye to the friends they have made on the Roseway as they parted ways but we wish them fair winds on the rest of their journey and hope they stay in touch and we are able to sail together again next season on the Great Lakes.

A reception was hosted for the entire ship's company at the Marine Training Centre before setting off for a 35 hour trip to Miramichi. The crew seems in good spirits and are hoping to get some good sailing in during this time. This is the first time the trainees will experience being underway overnight.

Just a reminder to parents that the trainees are to be picked up in Miramichi tomorrow (August 5) at 1200hrs at Ritchie Wharf in Miramichi.

Sail On!

Fair Jeanne and Black Jack Update

Fair Jeanne:

Fair Jeanne's voyage to Miramichi started yesterday in Pictou, NS. Trainees arrived while the Pictou Tall Ships Festival was still in full swing and were able to see the sights and hear the sounds of the other boats in port. She finally got underway this morning around 0600hrs on route to Charlottetown, PEI. When they arrive in Charlottetown tonight, a number of sail drills will be done before they anchor for the night.

Black Jack:

This morning everyone on the Island, minus the cook it seems, slept in. Pancakes and fried ham were served for breakfast followed by happy hour and a swim. Since it is still early in the day, the plan is next to sail across the river to Fitzroy Park where a game of watermelon football will be played in the water. Following that more sailing until dinner where pasta will be served.

Tonight is ship's concert and a camp fire where things will wind down before bed.

Just a reminder to all parents that pickup is tomorrow at noon in Quyon. Once the crew returns from the Island pictures will be posted from the week on the Blog so keep checking back.

Fair Winds!