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Author: Paige M., B-Watch

Ship’s Log

Sunday, 15 October 2023
Noon Position: 44°22.5’N 64° 18.6’W
Log: 658.1nm
Weather: Chilly Nova Scotian breeze with some sunshine!
Description of location: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

What a day! After our unexpected delayed departure from Lunenburg, the crew
pulled together quite the extravaganza. Groups of three are woken up at
different times of the night due to dock watch. Madi and I had the pleasure
of experiencing sleep deprivation with Scientist Jordan! At 0500, we went on
deck with some warm tea and got to work drawing everyone on board,
creatively waiting for our boat check. At 0700, wake-ups were conducted by
Madi and I. We stumbled around telling people to wake up while barely able
to keep our eyes open ourselves. After a lovely breakfast provided by our
amazing stewards, we split into our respective watches to go on a field trip
and delve into productivity. While A-Watch went out on the town, the other
two watches met with our watch officers and had a good study hall. After
that, my watch was lucky enough to visit Lunenburg’s shops again.

It was a successful visit that included a shiny ring and some presents for home.
Following this exciting venture was a Nautical Science class where we gained
more experience with sail handling. More specifically, we practiced rigging
both shallow and deep reefs in the mainsail simultaneously. Then, it was
time for the long awaited B-Watch field trip! We toured Lunenburg with the
most fantastic storyteller, Nancy. She runs Seaweed Tours and drove us to
different areas of Lunenburg, recounting countless seafaring stories from
solemn tales of lost ships to her times working at her father’s fisherman’s
pub.

She took us to Lunenburg academy (the town school), old churches,
graveyards, a scallop dock, and a small bay. She was so amazing and provided
us with memories that will last for quite a while. My overalls, which are
the most amazing to ever exist of planet earth, made the experience so much
better. They were borrowed from the revolving closet we have amongst the
gals. They are so comfortable and I felt like a fishing farmer. Following
this was one final dinner in Lunenburg. A few of us went to a small
restaurant where drinks were spilled, chaos ensued and laughs were endless.

At long last, we bid goodbye to Lunenburg, kissed the docks farewell and
climbed back aboard our home, the Corwith Cramer. Now we are back on the
boat, experiencing stinky feet, a few exploding sinks, attempts to air out
bunks, loads of card games, late nights where a touch of insanity takes hold
of all of us, bonker days and buckets upon buckets of laughter. Life has
never been more challenging and joyful! Lunenburg was so good to us and
these unexpected extra days were truly a gift and will be treasured by all
of us.

Miss you all and wishing the best!