Update from Fair Jeanne

Fair Jeanne was a few days late getting into Rimouski, Québec, so they just left yesterday.

Fair Jeanne called last night after getting underway from Rimouski around noon. The plan had been to leave around 0700hrs but there was terrible fog and it kept them them in port until the afternoon. Instead the trainees participated in a course setting competition and put their new skills to the test! Everyone on board has had a chance to work on their logbooks and are getting many items signed off.

The ship should be to Quebec City by noon today.
Stay tuned for more information. They cell phone reception has been poor but is getting clearer so blog updates will become more frequent!

Sail On!

Program Updates

Fair Jeanne:

A very quick note came from Fair Jeanne this morning. They have poor cell phone and internet connection, but the plan was to arrive in Ramouski today between 20:30 and 2100. All is well on the boat and everyone seems in good spirits.

Black Jack:

Black Jack trainees have been enjoying this great weather! Today there were some whaler sailing activities near Buckams Bay and tonight there is a Haunted Island Walk planned!

Check back tomorrow for a longer update as the Captain as largely out of cell phone range today.

Sail on!

Update: July 10, 2009

Update from the Fair Jeanne:

Fair Jeanne left Ramouski early this morning and they are now underway going towards Gaspé, QC. The weather is much more enjoyable now and this run will be about 23 hours. If the weather continues to hold-up they will continue through Gaspé onto another leg of their trip toward Halifax.

Also, Bytown Brigantine would like to congratulate the Great Lake Swimmers who played an open air concert aboard the Fair Jeanne last month for making the short list for the Polaris Music Prize to be awarded in September.

Update from Black Jack:

Last night the crew and trainees had their ship’s concert which was a great success. Today is the last day of camp and despite the weather everyone had a great time and will certainly miss each other.

Another final reminder that pick up will be at noon in Quyon. Check Back to the blog next week to see some pictures from the camp!