Pacific Swift 2001 - Surrey Christian Middle School

We arrived at Victoria´s inner harbour a bit apprehensive and very sleepy after having come over on the 7 a.m. ferry.

Skipper & his wife with one of the trainees taking the helm

A picture of the deck

This was the first indication for many of the students that this would NOT be simply a pleasure cruise!

Skipper keeps a sharp eye on our progress

Once the motor was off and we were under sail power exclusively, many paused to enjoy the sensation.

John the Bosun surprised most of those aboard by going barefoot for most of the trip, even though the rest of us were bundled up for the weather.

We were blessed with a couple of gorgeous, warm days.

Our gallant crew members returned to the site of a shore visit to retrieve some personal effects that had been left behind.  

First Mate Anthonie, Bosun John and Skipper Martyn

Most of the students preferred these lessons to Math or French, for some reason!

Mug Ups quickly became a much-anticipated daily event.  Students sang songs learned here for months to follow.

Bosun John was not very impressed here - someone had managed to get a dishcloth jammed in the head after dumping the dishwater and pumping for all they were worth!  Sometimes it´s not so much fun being bosun!

Skipper Martyn

Goodbyes were said, people moved on, but memories remain.