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Pacific Grace 2003 Leg 3
The third leg of the 2003 offshore:
Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Honolulu, Hawaii
January 19 to April 17, 2004
The Sail and Life Training Society is a veteran of four previous deep sea adventures. This will be the first visit of the Pacific Grace to many of the countries, ports and remote communities which are familiar to the Graceīs sister training ship, the Pacific Swift. The voyage will be comprised of four distinct legs.Trainees may apply for one or more legs with no restriction as to numbers of legs except for availability at the time of application. Each leg will consist of several intermediate stops between ports of arrival or departure; however, these stops are subject to prevailing weather and the political situation and may be increased or eliminated at the discretion of the shipīs master.
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tracking Pacific Grace: 44 recorded positions
Puntarenas, Costa Rica to Honolulu, Hawaii
January 19 to April 17, 2004
The Sail and Life Training Society is a veteran of four previous deep sea adventures. This will be the first visit of the Pacific Grace to many of the countries, ports and remote communities which are familiar to the Graceīs sister training ship, the Pacific Swift. The voyage will be comprised of four distinct legs.Trainees may apply for one or more legs with no restriction as to numbers of legs except for availability at the time of application. Each leg will consist of several intermediate stops between ports of arrival or departure; however, these stops are subject to prevailing weather and the political situation and may be increased or eliminated at the discretion of the shipīs master.
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tracking Pacific Grace: 44 recorded positions
| Last Position: 23°4'12.00 S 143°34'48.00 W on March 6th 2004 @ 20:41 |
Ship's Log:
This is the first night of calm, non-rolly water we have had since the inner anchorage at Puntarenas on leg two.
We are now anchored off the island of Mangareva in the Gambier group.Pacific Grace is so still that at times you feel as though something isnīt quite right. We have motored from Pitcairn as there was no wind to be found anywhere. Amanda did a great job telling you about our stay I have just a few items to add. It was a treat to be able to connect with old friends, particularly the folks over 60 as they are so excited that we have returned. I spent many hours sitting with them and chatting about old times. Pitcairn has not changed much since our last visit. You can still walk home at night and be greeted with the fragrant Queen of the Night, a small in size, but large in aroma, flower of the island. All of the favorite sights are still to be seen, oh, with the exception of one: Thursday October Christianīs house.
On one of our last days the islanders took us up on our offer to do some work and we all turned too and tore down a piece of Bounty history. Thursday was the son of Fletcher Christian, lead muntineer aboard the Bounty and his house had become dangerous through time and care of the local termites. We saved a corner of the house which shows in detail the nail-less construction used in those days. This will be erected again in the new planned Museum on the island.
As the islanders prepared to leave the side of the Grace they sang their traditional parting songs, which left us all a little weepy. As we sailed away I gave a final goodbye over the radio to the island and almost all house holds responded back with a heart felt thank you and hope you will return. One also responded by asking us to tell the world that Pitcairn remains a safe place to visit and welcomes anyone.
Our plan is to remain in Mangareva for a couple of days before making our way north again.
We are now anchored off the island of Mangareva in the Gambier group.Pacific Grace is so still that at times you feel as though something isnīt quite right. We have motored from Pitcairn as there was no wind to be found anywhere. Amanda did a great job telling you about our stay I have just a few items to add. It was a treat to be able to connect with old friends, particularly the folks over 60 as they are so excited that we have returned. I spent many hours sitting with them and chatting about old times. Pitcairn has not changed much since our last visit. You can still walk home at night and be greeted with the fragrant Queen of the Night, a small in size, but large in aroma, flower of the island. All of the favorite sights are still to be seen, oh, with the exception of one: Thursday October Christianīs house.
On one of our last days the islanders took us up on our offer to do some work and we all turned too and tore down a piece of Bounty history. Thursday was the son of Fletcher Christian, lead muntineer aboard the Bounty and his house had become dangerous through time and care of the local termites. We saved a corner of the house which shows in detail the nail-less construction used in those days. This will be erected again in the new planned Museum on the island.
As the islanders prepared to leave the side of the Grace they sang their traditional parting songs, which left us all a little weepy. As we sailed away I gave a final goodbye over the radio to the island and almost all house holds responded back with a heart felt thank you and hope you will return. One also responded by asking us to tell the world that Pitcairn remains a safe place to visit and welcomes anyone.
Our plan is to remain in Mangareva for a couple of days before making our way north again.
Observations:
Calm,flat water,clear
Readings:
| Pressure | B1026 |
| Wind | S5 |
| Temp | |
| processed: 2004-03-07 01:05:02 |
