Author: Lucie H.
Location: Muskmellon Bay
On this lovely morning we arose bright and early in Marina Cay. I ripped the sheets off of every last shipmate and we cleaned the boat and devoured French toast like madmen, while Steph, Torin and Andrew went to a meeting. Once again, somehow we lost our bucket to the sea and Elliot basically dove in fully clothed, with only the concern of rescuing our bucket. After slipping from our mooring, docking, undocking, and anchoring we arrived in Muskmellon Bay for more delicious cleaning of the algae infested dinghies. When we were finally done cleaning the whole boat, it was time for playday and by the end of the day each of us had attempted some variety of watersports. It was so fun to get a taste of ActionQuest's action on the water, even if for some of us such as myself it resulted in multiple face plants. Zipping around on the dinghies was also a blast and the whole day was just so laid back and carefree. Ramen noodles were for lunch, chili was for dinner and cake (for the less disciplined of us) was for dessert. It was an amazing day, full of new experiences for most of us, and we all ended up with bracelets.
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Friday, June 29, 2007
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Author: Nick P.
Location: Marina Cay
Today we woke up in Anegada and went to land to work with Samantha, the woman in charge of Anegada Iguana Rehabilitation. So we broke into two groups. One group collected food for the little guys and one group cleaned their cages. When the food group got back, we took a hand in feeding the iguanas. After the iguana project, we set sail for Marina Cay. The sail had perfect weather, a little rough seas but all in all nice going. It took around 3 hours to complete the journey. Once we arrived at Marina Cay we took short showers, ate a 15 minute dinner, cleaned up and got to shore for our evening program. The evening program was a tape of Jim Truman giving a motivational talk about doing things before it is too late. Those things include letting people know you care and such. The talk lasted almost 1 and a half hours. After the talk we all came back to the boat, made cookies, feasted, and fell asleep. That's all folks!
Location: Marina Cay
Today we woke up in Anegada and went to land to work with Samantha, the woman in charge of Anegada Iguana Rehabilitation. So we broke into two groups. One group collected food for the little guys and one group cleaned their cages. When the food group got back, we took a hand in feeding the iguanas. After the iguana project, we set sail for Marina Cay. The sail had perfect weather, a little rough seas but all in all nice going. It took around 3 hours to complete the journey. Once we arrived at Marina Cay we took short showers, ate a 15 minute dinner, cleaned up and got to shore for our evening program. The evening program was a tape of Jim Truman giving a motivational talk about doing things before it is too late. Those things include letting people know you care and such. The talk lasted almost 1 and a half hours. After the talk we all came back to the boat, made cookies, feasted, and fell asleep. That's all folks!
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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Author: Hayes P.
Location: Anegada
Today, after an early morning and scrambles eggs, we headed to land on Anegada to meet with Rondahl, the park ranger. He gave us a ride to three different spot on the island from which three different groups hiked, picked up trash and looked for turtle tracks to gather data and find items for the highly competitive scavenger hunt. After our hikes, we met at the Big Bamboo restaurant and enjoyed the beach while we waited for food. After lunch we had intense debates over the scavenger hunt, went for a swim, and then headed back to the boat for an intense clean up and dinner.
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Location: Anegada
Today, after an early morning and scrambles eggs, we headed to land on Anegada to meet with Rondahl, the park ranger. He gave us a ride to three different spot on the island from which three different groups hiked, picked up trash and looked for turtle tracks to gather data and find items for the highly competitive scavenger hunt. After our hikes, we met at the Big Bamboo restaurant and enjoyed the beach while we waited for food. After lunch we had intense debates over the scavenger hunt, went for a swim, and then headed back to the boat for an intense clean up and dinner.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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Author: Dyllan B.
Location: Anegada
Today was the most fun I have had in a while. The children at the Robinson O'Neal School were just fantastic. Playing simple games with them like tag put the biggest smile on their faces. These kids were amazing, they never got tired while all of us were dead after the first 30 minutes. Then, after leaving the school we had about a 2 hour sail to Anegada. It was a very full/great day .
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Location: Anegada
Today was the most fun I have had in a while. The children at the Robinson O'Neal School were just fantastic. Playing simple games with them like tag put the biggest smile on their faces. These kids were amazing, they never got tired while all of us were dead after the first 30 minutes. Then, after leaving the school we had about a 2 hour sail to Anegada. It was a very full/great day .
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LW BVI Update June 26
The first ever Lifeworks BVI podcast is called in by Torin and Dylan. The crew is off to the semi remote island of Anegada today so they will be doing audio updates for the next few days. Check back daily for the latest news.
Monday, June 25, 2007
LW BVI sess1 day 7
Author: James C.
Location: Vixen Point, Prickley Pear
The weather was very fine today- it was quite sunny and pleasant. The wind was blowing a little stronger than usual, so we put a reef in our main to balance the boat better. The waves were especially fun to sail into, because the whole crew enjoyed sitting on the trampoline and getting splashed. We sailed from Road Town to Gorda Sound. I felt that our team of shipmates were really working together today.
Location: Vixen Point, Prickley Pear
The weather was very fine today- it was quite sunny and pleasant. The wind was blowing a little stronger than usual, so we put a reef in our main to balance the boat better. The waves were especially fun to sail into, because the whole crew enjoyed sitting on the trampoline and getting splashed. We sailed from Road Town to Gorda Sound. I felt that our team of shipmates were really working together today.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
LW BVI sess1 day 6
Author: Kim A
Location: Road Town
Today we woke up at 6:45 am. We began cooking, cleaning and preparing for the day. We enjoyed a breakfast of cereal. A t around 8:15 we took the dingies around the corner to VISAR, the Virgin Island Search and Rescue. We all picked weeds, plants and did some gardening for the rescue squad (which is made up completely of volunteers). We learned about what they do around the islands and it was quite inspiring. VISAR seems to appreciate what we have accomplished for them. It was a very hot and long afternoon, but we all got through it and jumping in the ocean when we arrived back at the boat felt that much better. Some of us jumped in and then prepared to go into Road Town for a few hours. We got to the dock and walked down the street to where the shops were. Most were closed since it is Sunday, but we found some that were open and bought many souvenirs. At 5:00 we met back at the dock and took the dinghies back to the boat. It was then shower time which was quite fun and then we all prepared for dinner. Tonight we got a special treat which was going out to dinner in Road Town at a lovely local restaurant. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals a lot of us got dressed up tonight which was a nice change. Today was Stephanie's birthday! We all gave her a card and candy which she loved. Overall it was a fabulous day.
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Location: Road Town
Today we woke up at 6:45 am. We began cooking, cleaning and preparing for the day. We enjoyed a breakfast of cereal. A t around 8:15 we took the dingies around the corner to VISAR, the Virgin Island Search and Rescue. We all picked weeds, plants and did some gardening for the rescue squad (which is made up completely of volunteers). We learned about what they do around the islands and it was quite inspiring. VISAR seems to appreciate what we have accomplished for them. It was a very hot and long afternoon, but we all got through it and jumping in the ocean when we arrived back at the boat felt that much better. Some of us jumped in and then prepared to go into Road Town for a few hours. We got to the dock and walked down the street to where the shops were. Most were closed since it is Sunday, but we found some that were open and bought many souvenirs. At 5:00 we met back at the dock and took the dinghies back to the boat. It was then shower time which was quite fun and then we all prepared for dinner. Tonight we got a special treat which was going out to dinner in Road Town at a lovely local restaurant. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals a lot of us got dressed up tonight which was a nice change. Today was Stephanie's birthday! We all gave her a card and candy which she loved. Overall it was a fabulous day.
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Saturday, June 23, 2007
LW BVI 1 day 5
Author: Abeje B.
Location: Road Town, Tortola
Today we took a short sail to Mountain Point where we all got in the dingies and searched for sea turtles for research purposes. Although we saw sea turtles before and after we were turtling, we didn't see any turtles during our search. This was disappointing but the beautiful fish and reefs were just as good. On the way to our next destination we had some lack of wind during our long and relaxing sail. After a few hours we anchored and had shower time (our favorite part of the afternoon).
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Location: Road Town, Tortola
Today we took a short sail to Mountain Point where we all got in the dingies and searched for sea turtles for research purposes. Although we saw sea turtles before and after we were turtling, we didn't see any turtles during our search. This was disappointing but the beautiful fish and reefs were just as good. On the way to our next destination we had some lack of wind during our long and relaxing sail. After a few hours we anchored and had shower time (our favorite part of the afternoon).
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Friday, June 22, 2007
LW BVI 1 day 4
Author: Elizabeth R.
Location: Savannah Bay, Virgin Gorda
Today we got to sleep in until 7:00. After a quick breakfast of cereal while we were sailing, we went to clean an old coppermine. We cleared and raked the paths. We also picked up numerous bags of trash along 2 beaches. The whole team was exhausted after this. We then went into Spanish Town and ate a restaurant. We also shopped and many got ice cream. It was a highlight to be in the A/C for a little while. Then we sailed back to Savannah Bay and did dinghy licenses and took much needed and refreshing showers. We then had dinner and knot tying lessons. Then off to bed.
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Location: Savannah Bay, Virgin Gorda
Today we got to sleep in until 7:00. After a quick breakfast of cereal while we were sailing, we went to clean an old coppermine. We cleared and raked the paths. We also picked up numerous bags of trash along 2 beaches. The whole team was exhausted after this. We then went into Spanish Town and ate a restaurant. We also shopped and many got ice cream. It was a highlight to be in the A/C for a little while. Then we sailed back to Savannah Bay and did dinghy licenses and took much needed and refreshing showers. We then had dinner and knot tying lessons. Then off to bed.
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
Brielle S. - 2007-06-21
Author: Brielle S.
Location: Savannah Bay, Virgin Gorda
Today was a long sail starting from The Bight in Norman Island around 6:45am. We had a smooth sail up through the Sir Francis Drake Channel at around 6-7 knots. We finally arrived at the Baths, a popular tourist attraction consisting of large boulders that were moved to the beach by lava. The boulders created fun caves and an interesting path to the beach. The snorkeling was beautiful and the teambuilding games created trust among shipmates. Overall, a successful day by a service forum
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Location: Savannah Bay, Virgin Gorda
Today was a long sail starting from The Bight in Norman Island around 6:45am. We had a smooth sail up through the Sir Francis Drake Channel at around 6-7 knots. We finally arrived at the Baths, a popular tourist attraction consisting of large boulders that were moved to the beach by lava. The boulders created fun caves and an interesting path to the beach. The snorkeling was beautiful and the teambuilding games created trust among shipmates. Overall, a successful day by a service forum
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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Arielle P - 2007-06-20
Author: Arielle P
Location: The Bight, Norman Island
We had to wake up early (6-6:30) for a breakfast of pancakes. We had a boat meeting and then played the "mingle game" with everyone in the fleet. Finally we sailed off, even though at first we were just using the motor. Once we got to the wind the crew raised the main sail and later the jib. We tacked back and forth through the channel until we reached our destination, the caves at Norman Island. We had a chance to snorkel around it caves where Blackbeard's treasure could have been hidden. Once we finished snorkeled we headed to another cove where we anchored for the night. We then had to put away our stuff before we could shower. The salt water showers were amazing! It was a lot of fun and very refreshing. We then prepared for our sloppy joe dinner. After dinner, we all did our job to clean up. We then met with the Quest kids and had a Lifeworks introduction. Now we are in the process of making brownies and discussing sleeping arrangements.
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Location: The Bight, Norman Island
We had to wake up early (6-6:30) for a breakfast of pancakes. We had a boat meeting and then played the "mingle game" with everyone in the fleet. Finally we sailed off, even though at first we were just using the motor. Once we got to the wind the crew raised the main sail and later the jib. We tacked back and forth through the channel until we reached our destination, the caves at Norman Island. We had a chance to snorkel around it caves where Blackbeard's treasure could have been hidden. Once we finished snorkeled we headed to another cove where we anchored for the night. We then had to put away our stuff before we could shower. The salt water showers were amazing! It was a lot of fun and very refreshing. We then prepared for our sloppy joe dinner. After dinner, we all did our job to clean up. We then met with the Quest kids and had a Lifeworks introduction. Now we are in the process of making brownies and discussing sleeping arrangements.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Carey G. - 2007-06-19
Author: Carey G.
Location: West End, Tortola
Well, after many hours of travelling, most of us from all parts of the country, we are all here minus one. People showed up all through out the day. When most of us were here we all ate our first meal together of tortellini. Quite an excellent meal. Afterwards the entire fleet met for an orientation where we discussed some general issues revolving around safety and bathroom issues. Now everybody is lounging around beginning to socialize on the start of our adventures.
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Location: West End, Tortola
Well, after many hours of travelling, most of us from all parts of the country, we are all here minus one. People showed up all through out the day. When most of us were here we all ate our first meal together of tortellini. Quite an excellent meal. Afterwards the entire fleet met for an orientation where we discussed some general issues revolving around safety and bathroom issues. Now everybody is lounging around beginning to socialize on the start of our adventures.
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