tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88769607385158433762024-02-21T13:35:16.443-05:00The National Boatswain's LogOnline journal of the National Boatswain, Sea Scouts BSABruce Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03898319869777512894noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8876960738515843376.post-8916381667508700732009-08-26T22:03:00.001-04:002009-08-26T22:16:21.772-04:002009 Mystic Whaler Training Cruise
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from Captain John, and then shoved off the dock. The Mystic Whaler crew then went over all the safety equipment on board.<span style=""> </span>We all helped raise the sails and went to find a place to anchor for the night.<span style=""> </span>The first night aboard we had mid-rats and just hung out with the crew to get to know each other.<span style=""> </span>Tonight my crew “Charlie Crew” has a watch from 2400 to 0400 hours.<span style=""> </span>We have a lot to take care of and much to do during the night watch to keep this tall boat ship shape.<span style=""> </span>Tomorrow we will get into the lessons and start our training to become qualified seamen.<span style=""> </span>“The scouts are excited that they are staying on a tall ship like this and able to get their hands dirty”, Will Kommritz said as we are just relaxing in the great room.<span style=""> </span>Should be a fun night. <span style=""> </span>I need to get my sleep before Midwatch.<span style=""> </span>This is Connor Rieve signing off at 2221 hours.
<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday July 29, 2009</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>Got off duty at 0400 this morning, tried to get some quick shut eye, and then got up for breakfast at 0730.<span style=""> </span>Got finished with breakfast and hauled the anchor up and off we went.<span style=""> </span>The kids learned hard that staying up late isn’t a good idea. Many of the scouts today were down below taking cat naps to get refreshed.<span style=""> </span>We broke into crews and started going over basic navigation and charting.<span style=""> </span>We had some great rolling seas, so some kids got sea sick. The weather was ok today, overcast for most of the morning but by afternoon, the fog really rolled in.<span style=""> </span>We all had to stay really quiet so we could hear other boats horn signals. <span style=""> </span>Tonight we anchored in a small cove and some kids climbed up the foresail mast and some jumped over board to take a quick swim before dinner.<span style=""> </span>Tonight the cook is making hot dogs and hamburgers.<span style=""> </span>The food on this trip isn’t skimpy, I feel like I’m dining on a luxury cruise.<span style=""> </span>After dinner was cleaned up, we met as a whole group to go over Rules of the Road. Well, luckily tonight I’m not going on a watch so I should be able to get a good night sleep. Tomorrow, the Captain has told us that we are heading to <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Greenport</st1:place>, <st1:placetype st="on"><st1:state st="on">NY</st1:state></st1:placetype></st1:city>.<span style=""> </span>Our planned trip to Block Island won’t work due to a severe storm heading this way with 6 foot seas all the way there and back.<span style=""> </span>Should be a fun day of sailing ahead.<span style=""> </span>Connor Rieve signing off at 2220 hours.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW_DIYcLp4L_juES186Zb_WEzOK5spjj-hdDNZ3qANBrtNDqu8cgZO-EDXz8Dces4wlU48YmxM-Tr6Dv87_xK4mVUibR4JRi2TJ8N162ycf58rpR52XLq3Ne9DrHg6_1u67rzzLudhn0/s1600-h/Mystic+Whaler+Training+Cruise+09+251.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW_DIYcLp4L_juES186Zb_WEzOK5spjj-hdDNZ3qANBrtNDqu8cgZO-EDXz8Dces4wlU48YmxM-Tr6Dv87_xK4mVUibR4JRi2TJ8N162ycf58rpR52XLq3Ne9DrHg6_1u67rzzLudhn0/s320/Mystic+Whaler+Training+Cruise+09+251.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374460319233323394" border="0" /></a></p> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal">Thursday 30, 2009</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span>Today I got up at 0630 to the sound of the big loud diesel engine onboard this tall ship.<span style=""> </span>The captain wanted to get an early start to the day due to the passing storms that were in the area.<span style=""> </span>It turned out to be a beautiful day to sail; the sun was out and there were almost no clouds in the sky.<span style=""> </span>On our way down to Greenport the wind picked up and the boat was flying through the water. <span style=""> </span>Captain said that we were going 10.5 knots with a 1 knot current against us.<span style=""> </span>Today the captain told the helmsman not a course number but the command “F and B” aka Full and By.<span style=""> </span>That means to keep the sails full with wind and as close by the wind as we could get her to sail.<span style=""> </span>It was truly an amazing time on the helm. We were just sailing like sailors before us, by feeling the wind and not using the compass at all.<span style=""> </span>My crew today had breakfast clean up; not the best thing in the world to do, but someone has to.<span style=""> </span>So after we were done we had tacking drills. Sandra in my crew came up to me and said that her hands hurt so badly from the lines running through her hands but that she was loving every second of it.<span style=""> </span>We definitely feel like pirates aboard this vessel and everyone onboard is getting used to the commands given by the Captain and his crew.<span style=""> </span>After the tacking drills, the crew gave us a surprise MOB drill.<span style=""> </span>We all reacted so quickly and kept repeating orders and saying that there was a “MOB on the port side”.<span style=""> </span>A rescue boat was launched to pick up the bumper (MOB) which was transported back to the ship. We then had a debriefing session.<span style=""> </span>Captain was pleased with everyone on their response time and that we kept doing what we were told to do.<span style=""> </span>Once we docked at Greenport we had an hour and a half shore leave.<span style=""> </span>We were given the event t-shirt which we all wore into town.<span style=""> </span>Everyone made it back before the time allowed ran out.<span style=""> </span>Once the sails were flaked and dinner was cleaned up, Captain and Mr. Glassman talked about anchors and how to use them.<span style=""> </span>After that we had a surprise birthday party for Kyle’s 20<sup>th</sup> birthday. The galley goddess cooked up a wonderful cake for our mid-rats snack.<span style=""> </span>Tonight a bunch of us are sleeping on deck; it’s a wonderful night for it. The stars are out and there is a slight breeze coming over the bow.<span style=""> </span>Well it’s about that time again to hit the rack.<span style=""> </span>This is Connor Rieve signing off at 0025 on July 31, 2009. See you in the morning.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style=""> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpoQfy0rjtTyEtzurpa1H1iLIEVA1_zvhrOT_hijt-ksM9p8gBFNTIimya6c17-Ap4a8Y-xG_A1MarRqJDKQFu5eMqHnzvC7xmr6__eNQEBBukQVQAWVLZ95fSejH-ElTnatBsiN0D1Y/s1600-h/Mystic+Whaler+Training+Cruise+09+257.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpoQfy0rjtTyEtzurpa1H1iLIEVA1_zvhrOT_hijt-ksM9p8gBFNTIimya6c17-Ap4a8Y-xG_A1MarRqJDKQFu5eMqHnzvC7xmr6__eNQEBBukQVQAWVLZ95fSejH-ElTnatBsiN0D1Y/s320/Mystic+Whaler+Training+Cruise+09+257.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374460327370681938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Friday July 31, 2009</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Since we were still docked in Greenport, night watch was suspended so everyone got a good night sleep.<span style=""> </span>It was a normal day, even if it rained a little bit while we were sailing back up to <st1:placetype st="on"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">New London</st1:city></st1:place></st1:placetype> harbor.<span style=""> </span>The forecast for the day stated that severe thunder storms were close, but luckily it held off until everyone disembarked. While sailing back, we went over currents and tides, relative bearings, and practiced our marlinspike. <span style=""> </span>Steve, the second mate aboard the Mystic Whaler Crew, was sad to see us leave.<span style=""> </span>He said that “once everyone is good at everything we have to let them go.”<span style=""> </span>When the captain gave an order we followed it without any problems.<span style=""> </span>When we arrived back in <st1:placetype st="on"><st1:place st="on"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">New London</st1:placename></st1:place> <st1:place st="on">Harbor</st1:place></st1:place></st1:placetype> we lowered the sails and the kids jumped right in and started flaking the sails. Even I was impressed that after just a few days everyone knew what had to be done.<span style=""> </span>I could tell that they weren’t ready to leave.<span style=""> </span>Then I was given the order to muster the crew on the Quarterdeck; without hesitation everyone was repeating the order over and over again like they were trained to.<span style=""> </span>It was very impressive.<span style=""> </span>At the closing ceremony everyone was lined up in their crews from Alpha to Echo.<span style=""> </span>Jonathan Glassman, our District Executive, had a few words to say. Then we gave three cheers (and one loud whistle) to the crew of the Mystic Whaler for helping us have such a wonderful time.<span style=""> </span>The scouts were then awarded the Qualified Seaman Bar by their crew leaders.<span style=""> </span>You can see it in their eyes that they have become true seamen.<span style=""> </span>From there, I continued with the retrieving of the colors and then with proper formality, requested the captain permission to lay ashore.<span style=""> </span>Everyone on board will never forget the experiences and fun times working together aboard the first ever Mystic Whaler Sea Scout Training Cruise.<span style=""> </span></p> National Boatswainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17192633905584162097noreply@blogger.com1