So Much for a Rainy Forecast; This Volunteer Day Turned out Pretty Productive

Alright-Alright-okay! Sure, the prediction was 40% chance of rain, which would kabosh some planned projects and force others under the awnings. So, what really happened?  Just look at the pic's.. clear skies.. albeit a growing 15-20 knot blast down the Wando, but otherwise a great day to be on the water, particularly on a schooner. Ten Volunteers mustered at 0900,, or thereabouts to take on five separate projects. Danny Johnson and Mikell Evatt, volunteered their nascent canvas repair skills to start up creating a couple of tool bags. John Whitsitt, and Carter Edwards took on the greasy task of processing a pile of rusted tools thru their vinegar bath, to an oil bath, then returning to storage. Layne Carver, took on coaching of Zach Smith in the proper application of Varnish to applying the 7th coating to the quarter caprails and taff rail. Joe Gorman took Adam Schaich along to finish up the rigging of a bosun's seat. And finally, after lunch, Volunteers  teamed up to trice up the jib, unbend the jumbo and and down/prep the head rig spars for some spot varnishing.

Philippe Agofonavas accompanied by faithful friend, Lulu, came on board shortly afterward, and joined Carter Edwards laying out on the head rig to set up the jib for tricing up, clearing it off the jibboom.

Adam Schaich comforts Lulu,
worrying about her master's footing out on the jibboom

Volunteer Crew taking well-deserved lunch break 

 

Meanwhile, taking contributions from the crew, Hunter hiked off to Harris Teeter to provision for lunch. The result was, a welcome Lunch break, Baked burritos en chile verde, with spanish rice and frijoles. 

On an emotional note, Today we sent off with a literal "Bon Voyage" our Volunteer, Carter Edwards, just finishing his training at the Naval Weapons School just up the Cooper River, and now reporting to his next assignment, a Virginia class Submarine based in Groton CT.

Bryan and Carter Edwards sharing a last task
 out on the head rig before Carter departs for Groton.

 He and his wife, Alex, both Annapolis Grads, and their six month old daughter will be heading north shortly, where he'll report aboard in mid November for a six month cruise.

Old Salt, Joe Gorman taking a critical look
 at the crew's work on the head rig.