2012 Trip 2 - Pacific Swift

Trip 2 - Day 2. As seen through the eyes of the Swift´s cook, Melanie Wubs. The dark silhouettes of the rigging against the midnight blue starry sky faded to a brilliant sunrise as daylight illuminated Texada Island. Following breakfast trainees embarked upon their first formal lesson - ship terminology as taught by First Mate Sam. First sitting sat down to lunch and the roar of the engine gave way to the blessed sound of silence with the anchor down in Keefer Bay along the shores of Savary Island. All hands launched dories as we headed for the sandy shores. Lexi and Assistant Cook Sarah worked on their intermediate requirements by filling the role of coxswain steering their watches ashore. A rowdy game amphibious ultimate soccer and swimming in the warm water was enjoyed by all. Once back at the Swift the anchor was weighed and a knots lesson was taught in the sunshine as we headed deeper into Desolation Sound via Thulin Passage. The water here is deep blue and warm, the islands green and the towering peaks snow-capped. We are currently anchored between the cliffs in Tenedos Bay. Cookies are baking and Tristan is executing routine maintenance for the anchor windless. Names for Secret Friends have just been picked and trainees are excited at the prospect of finding ways to surprise and encourage their new found friends. All are settling into ship life and already the bond of community is evident. All is well.