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!

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!