Day 20 28 Jul 2009
Author: Parker K.Location: West End, Tortola
Today was really cool. First we woke up and all the skippers had a meeting. Next we all raised sails and raced from Norman Island to Peter Island. We placed fourth. Next we had lunch, then we cleaned and finally we had a BBQ and went to bed.
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Day 19 27 Jul 2009
Author: Blake K.Location: The Bight, Norman Island
We went to Salt Island and hiked. We dove at the Rhone. Then we had PB+J and we sailed to Norman Island. It was awesome when I shampooed in the rain. Then we got there and had some snacks from the Deliverance boat. We ate dinner, wrote our cards, and went to bed.
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Day 18 26 Jul 2009
Author: Jacob S.Location: Great Harbor, Peter Island
Today we had a very relaxing day. We slept in, had breakfast, and went off for a relaxing motor. We spent most of the day in the BVI capital, Road Town. We spent the day there and then sailed back here.
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Day 16 24 Jul 2009
Author: Brandon M.Location: Sandy Spit, Green Cay
We sailed in the morning while taking the practical test for our sailing certifications. Then we went to the beach and went back to our boat and I sung the Spanish song and Chris laughed so much. Then we went to Lifeworks for talking about what you want to be in the future with Mike.
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Day 15 23 Jul 2009
Author: Erin C.Location: Sidney's, Jost van Dyke
Today we went on a hike to the top of Mt. Sage. Then we had a sand castle building contest and we made a big nose and face. Then we had a BBQ. It was sunny and nice out. My favorite part of the day was the hike. That's what happened on Day 15 of ActionQuest.
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Day 14 22 Jul 2009
Author: Lucy B.Location: Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
Today was a rotation day so we didn't sail. We started with a sailing chat, followed by a talk about different programs on ActionQuest. The third rotation was skiing, wakeboarding, and some people got on their skis for the first time in four years. Finally, all the Vegas got certified by the end of the day.
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Day 12 20 Jul 2009
Author: J.D.Location: Muskmelon Bay, Guana Island
Today was a mellow day. All is fine here at ActionQuest. We're doing great, we had a fun one.
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Day 11 19 Jul 2009
Author: Vera Z.Location: Marina Cay
Today it rained a lot for like a half hour on and off, but then it was sunny. We didn't sail today, but it was a fun day. Right now we are in Marina Cay. Today we went scuba diving. Then we went to port.
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Day 10 18 Jul 2009
Author: Andy H.Location: Mountain Point
During this fine day at ActionQuest we woke up early and had breakfast as normal. Then when everybody was all nice and cleaned up we set out for rotation day. We did Picos, a chat, waterskiing, and then a dive. After rotations and dinner we got ready for our first night dive. During the night dive we saw lots of weird things, like blood worms, a lot more animal life, and coral polyps out. That's what happened when I was skipper.
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Day 10 18 Jul 2009
Author: Andy H.Location: Mountain Point
During this fine day at ActionQuest we woke up early and had breakfast as normal. Then when everybody was all nice and cleaned up we set out for rotation day. We did Picos, a chat, waterskiing, and then a dive. After rotations and dinner we got ready for our first night dive. During the night dive we saw lots of weird things, like blood worms, a lot more animal life, and coral polyps out. That's what happened when I was skipper.
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Day 9 17 Jul 2009
Author: Justin D.Location: Mountain Point, Virgin Gorda
Our third rotation day in a row consisted of man overboard under sail aboard our fifty footers, waterskiing, navigation lecture, and the Vega's third confined water dive of four, and the Carinas and Barracudas underwater naturalist specialist dive. The Carinas and Barracudas (advanced students) completed a night dive. Today's activities in more detail: today we rotated by boat (Wind Whisper, Watermelon, etc), not by group (Vega, advanced). Wind Whisper rotation one: man overboard (MOB) under sail was completely different from motor, and we also learned that this should be on the practical for our IYT cert. Wind Whisper rotation two: waterskiing, etc. The third time we went this session, nothing quite interesting to report. Wind Whisper rotation three: navigation lecture was important for any form of GPS failure. To correct a course we learned to use the chart instruments, though many of us acted like they were toys. Wind Whisper rotation four: dive: Vega: confined water dive three of four: advanced: underwater naturalist specialty dive (identify five vertebrates, four invertebrates, and two plants). Wind Whisper rotation five: dive chat/dive: Vega: dive lecture: Carina: night dive one of one: Barracuda: night dive one of three. Conclusion: although this was our third rotation day it was very different from the others. The general consensus was that it was a good day.
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Day 8 16 Jul 2009
Author: Parker K.Location: Vixen Point, Gorda Sound
Today was awesome. We had a rotation day. First we went wakeboarding, then the Barracudas went on a dive. Then we al went Picoing. Next we went to port and refueled and got more water. Finally we went back and cleaned up for dinner. It was Mexican night. Last but not least, Mike and his son came over for dinner.
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Day 7 15 Jul 2009
Author: Blake K.Location: Vixen Point, Gorda Sound
Today was a really good day. We started out with cereal and had rotations today. We went sailing on Hobie Cats and went windsurfing and at lunch we had mac and cheese. I had my navigation dive and it was good. I am excited to go to the cook out- yummy hamburgers and music.
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Day 6 14 Jul 2009
Author: Jacob S.Location: Vixen Point, Gorda Sound
It was very windy today. We first sailed to the beach on Anegada. We had a nice relaxing sail, then had fun at the beach. We sailed to Vixen Point and are now eatin. Today was fun and tomorrow will be even better.
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Day 4 12 Jul 2009
Author: Brandon M.Location: Savanna Bay, Virgin Gorda
Today we went to a rocky area in the morning called the Baths to have fun and jump off a rock. It rocked! After that we went to Spanishtown, where they had a delicious hamburger. After that we went back to the same area where we slept last night. It was an awesome day!
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Day 5 12 Jul 2009
Author: Kate B.Location: Savanna Bay, Virgin Gorda
Today we had our first rotation day! To start off we went windsurfing, after we went waterskiing, then we drove dinghies (surprisingly no one crashed!), then ate lunch. Finally we went diving. Our dive instructor (Kyle) took the Barracudas (Parker, Blake, Jake, and I) diving and we had a dance party underwater. After dinner we cleaned and had Lifeworks on our boat. That's it for now please check back tomorrow for another update.
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Day 3 11 Jul 2009
Author: Erin C.Location: Savanna Bay, Virgin Gorda
Today the weather wasvery hot and the wind was very windy. Also the sea conditions were very wavy. My boat today went swimming and some went scuba diving and waterskiing. I think dinner was funny because everyone sat there telling embarrassing moments.
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Day 2 10 Jul 2009
Author: Lucy B.Location: The Bight, Norman Island
Today we finally left the port and went to Norman Island. The wind was coming from it, so we sailed a lot before using the engines. In the end of the day, the funniest part was probably the cup incident. Cups were falling overboard, I tried to catch one, lost balance, and fell in the water. So today was the first sailing day. We started to learn about sailing, what a great day!
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Day 1 9 Jul 2009
Author: Vera Z.Location: West End, Tortola
The weather is sunny; a good omen. Today we just settled in and got to know one another. Everyone seems really, really, really, really nice. We had tortellini for dinner. We took swim tests in the beautiful water. I am excited for this awesome wicked trip!
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