Day 10 June 30th

Hello from the Alligator River! We spent our morning emerged in sea life at the aquarium in Roanoke! We got to learn about the sea turtle rehabilitation facility, pet stingrays, and talk to divers in the main shark tank. We set sail after some light shopping and a lunch aboard the ship. We sailed the majority of the way to the alligator River and are now enjoying a delicious meal, cooked underway soley by the girls! We will be spending the night at anchor and waking at first light to set sail in the Mill Tail Creek!

Day 9 June 29th

Ahoy there from the Pamlico Sound! This morning we woke up at 430am for the nautical sunrise and took shifts navigating out of the channel and into the open water. We spent all day sailing to Manteo, NC arriving in the channel around 6. We had a minor hiccup where the propeller sucked a crab pot onto its blades, which took about an hour to cut free! Once we docked we all hopped in cabs to go to Jockeys Ridge, the largest sand dune on the East coast! After playing in the sand for a while the group walked to Mulligans Raw Bar and Grille for some amazing food and laughs! We had a short night of telling ghost stories before the girls fell asleep on deck and in the Widows maker!

Day 8 June 28th

Final day in Ocracoke! We were able to get some last minute shopping and exploring done around the island in the morning. The afternoon was spent relaxing at the beach and getting yummy ice cream! Around 6pm the owner of the Jeanie B came aboard to carry out the rest of the trip with us and soon after the girls cooked a nice dinner for the whole crew! We had an easy going night and prepared to set sail before sunrise! 

Day 7 June 27th

Today was our most physically challenging day yet! In the morning we set out on a 12 mile bike ride to the end of Ocracoke island to board the Hatteras ferry. On the way we got to visit the indigenous ponies of the island learning all about their lineage. Once we got to Hatteras we visited the graveyard of the Atlantic museum getting to learn about other vessels and their history, including Blackbeards Queen Anne's Revenge and the Titanic. We enjoyed some time on the beach and were luckily able to get a ride back to port. For dinner we ate at an authentic Thai restaurant, which all the girls really liked! After dark, Captain Chris lead a great devotion on the trides and tribulations you can experience throughout life. Overall we had an amazing day! 

Day 6 June 26th

Another beautiful day in Ocracoke NC! Today we woke up to a nice storm that cooled down the island a bit. When the rain subsided we rented tandem and single kayaks to explore the outskirts of the island. We even found an old ship wreck and studied the floating parts. We cooked chili on board for lunch and then set aside time for reflection and relaxation. At dinner time we made the trek to the last beach access and tried to have a bonfire before being rained out. Instead we ordered pizza and watched White Squal, the movie that inspired the Jeanie B's adventures. We had an early night and rested up as best as possible! 

Day 5 June 25th

An exciting day here in Ocracoke! The weather last night permitted the girls to sleep on the decks with clear skies above. This morning we rented bikes to explore the island and split up for a while to let the girls have some free time. Some went on a run and found a local coffee shop to hangout in while others shopped. In the afternoon as a group we all hiked a small trail to the beach where the water was clear and the sea life abundant! The girls then got to meet the captain of the Drumstick , a boat that helped us get through the channel yesterday, and thanked him for his efforts. After showering on the stern of the boat we all rode our bikes to the end of the island to eat a hearty dinner with lots of oysters at Howard's Pub! After dark we let the girls do a bit more exploring before turning in for the night with snacks and a movie. 

Day 4 June 24th

Hello from Beautiful Ocracoke NC! Today the girls helped sail and motor a bit through a small storm on the way into the channel until arriving on the docks around dinner time. We were able to have an easy dinner out at the Jolly Roger and enjoy some good laughs over ice cream afterward. After the sun had fully set our captain led us to the Ocracoke light house where we got a history lesson and played with lightning bugs! We returned to the Jeanie B for an early night in and got some good rest after a long day of sailing and swimming!

Day 3 June 23rd

Ahoy there from the Jeanie B! This morning we set sail from the Seagull pier and headed for Indian Island. The girls got to raise sails and head up the Intra Coastal Waterway until laying anchor around 6pm. They swam to the island and explored a bit before coming aboard for a nice 4 course meal, including chicken fettechini Alfredo! Each crew team took turns throughout the night on anchor watch and because of the clarity, most got to see the Milky Way! What a great start to our voyage! 

Day 2 June 22nd

 Today the group woke early and headed to camp for a hearty Seafarer breakfast in the mess hall where we were introduced to everyone as the Sail On 2015 crew. We spent the morning partaking in navigation and maritime lessons. We  also met with the owner of the Jeanie B. who offered great advice, funny stories and wished us safe travels. The afternoon was spent with some free time around camp before returning to Seagull where we spent the evening building a campfire and cooking out. Had a great day getting to know one another better and getting rest before setting sail in the morning! 

Day 1 June 21st

Today the girls arrived at Camp Seafarer between 9-12pm, where parents were given the opportunity to come aboard the Jeanie B to see the living quarters. We were able to do team building activities at the ropes course, where we also participated in the giant swing! Following team building the campers were swim tested and then as a group we reviewed our knots and nomenclature. We ate dinner in the mess hall and showered in the marina before setting sail to Seagull to dock for the night. We ended the night with a devotion on teamwork and goal setting under a blanket full of stars!