Spirit of South Carolina begins a regular schedule of Public Harbor Cruises;   Volunteers needed to fill out the Crew.

Just this afternoon, notifications were sent to the Volunteer Contact list of a new schedule the Ship will be trying out;  Scheduling for the Public, a late afternoon Harbor Cruise, on Thursday's, Friday's, and Saturdays, for remainder of July, and into August. See the Volunteer Calendar link on the right column.  Keeping costs in mind, the Spirit will cast off, only with a threshold minimum of paying guests, otherwise that day's cruise will be cancelled.  

Captain Dan Cleveland is inviting Volunteers to join the crew for these cruises, to sail the ship, increase their deck hand skills, and, in the long run, build a bench of Volunteer Crew to man the ship. Sailing isn't the only thing in the Volunteer description.. The wooden Traditionally rigged Schooner needs constant care, and as Volunteer Deckhands, we are expected to lay in on projects with the rest of the crew to keep her healthy, safe, and pretty. 

This is an excellent on-the-job training opportunity to observe and work with the Spirit's Crew, and for them to get to know you. Just respond to this calendar invite, or email the Volunteer Coordinator (bryan@spiritofsc.org) of your intention to do so, and report to the Mate, Charley, or 2d Mate, Claire not later than 4 pm on the scheduled date.These are scheduled public Afternoon Sails, that will go depending on # of sign-ups. If insufficient # of passengers sign up, the cruise may be cancelled. Volunteers are encouraged to remain and help with ship maintenance, or practice and check-off deck hand skills on your Deckhand Skills checklist.

Don't let this schedule dissuade you from picking out other dates and times to come and help out. Come down to the ship anytime. Check in with Claire, the 2d Mate, or Charley, 1st Mate. 
And while you're down there, arrange to pick up your Volunteer T-Shirt. (See the Blog article below).