The crew of the ship prepares for its drill. This drill will take place on numerous occasions so that all of the many volunteers that make up the crew are proficient in its execution. |
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| Megan & Nathan prepare the recently installed topsail for a "Man Overboard Drill" | |||
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| It is windy up here! | |||
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| Ed & Bonnie Wilson discuss the upcoming drill | |||
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| It is time to go. | |||
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| The ole salt Ed Page | The explorer Nathan | A relaxed Megan | A confident Captain Schneider |
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| A crew member's working gear | |||
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| Marcia Flynn readies some gear | |||
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| Eric Stanton | |||
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| Sam Sikkema | Bonnie Wilson observes the Lake ahead | Practicing for the Dragon Race | |
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| It is time to hoist the sails | |||
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| Duane & Marcia working in tandem | Everyone watches as the topsail fills with wind | ||
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| Nathan, Megan, & Duane | |||
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| Another knot has been added to the ship's speed | |||
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| "Man Overboard!" | The sails are allowed to furl in the wind to stop the momentum of the ship | ||
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| Duane assumes the role of Senior Deck Hand | Megan points to the man overboard | Duane Coon assembles the winch support | Jacob's ladder is set in place |
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| Nathan assembles the harness | The captain maneuvers the boat into position | The harness is ready as Duane descends the ladder to pick up the "man overboard" | Successful completion |
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| Bonnie observes the drill | It's time to hoist the sails again | ||
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| Time to head home | |||
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| Still practicing! | Sam & Nathan securing the sail | Captain maneuvers the boat for docking | |
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| The captain is all legs & arms in parking the boat | |||
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| Another successful drill | |||
