Pacific SwiftTrip 2 2008

A day in Desolation paradise. The day started full of promise with
warm sunny skies surrounded by beautiful views. After breakfast all
hands went to explore the islets of Walsh Cove. The crew broke up into
serveral small groups to explore. Some swimmers voyaged out in hopes of
circumnavigating the islets in the warm waters, other groups took to the
dories by sail and oar to explore every nook and cranny. It was a
fantastick opportunity to explore the beauty of our surroundings and
bond together as a group. After lunch we squeezed out the top of
Waddington Channel to behold a magestick mountain view. We found a
breeze and set all fore-and-afters and had a great beat to windward all
afternoon round the top of West Redonda Island under the gaze of the
glaciers. Great training for all hands.  After a short motor we rounded
into the beloved Teakerne to be met our sister, Pacific Grace. We are
now snuggly rafted alongside at anchor near the beautiful waterfall and
under a blanket of stars.  Both ships came together to play telephone
charades and have a rockin, sweaty mugup in the Grace hold. Trainees are
starting to come out of their shells and getting a firm grasp on sailing
and shipboard life