I'll get you a pick Monday of the ship. We got the last yard on today and we pushed out (not all the way) the flying j'boom. She is now as wide as she gets and almost as long as she gets. That means, aside from bending on some sails, the big things are all done. We still have lots of small things but sailing will commence May 18th. *three cheers*
Word for the day? Bridle
This is a useful tool on the ship. It is a line that is deadended on one side, run through a fair lead (a wooden circle), and then the other end goes through an "I" bolt (or something similar) which functions as the working end. It creates a "V" shape, right? So as you pull on the working end it will pull on the load in 2 places providing an even pull across the load and stability for the load. It is similar to the way a horses bridle but with a deadend on one side (instead of two working ends).
And let's meet Allison Taylor.
Niagara's 3rd Mate. She is in charge of NavCom (navigation and communication). She was an AB (able seaman) last year on Niagara also. Before coming to Erie Allison worked on the Coast Guard Barque The Eagle. It is a Coast Guard training ship that is sweet. Check it out...
It is a Barque (like we are a Brig) because it has three masts and the aft most mast runs fore and aft.
Hey Allison just walked in...
How long you been sailing? 8 years.
How many ships? 12 or so.
Why did you end up on the Niagara? Recommended by someone to come on board and was then invited back as an officer for this year.
What is your favorite thing about sailing? "Really there are many things but it requires each person to have many skills and knowledge sets. You just have to understand so much science and practical things like hiring and dealing with the finances."
Is there anything you would like my students to know? "There is a yoga saying that helps me relieve stress:
Om Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu. It means "May Peace & Happiness Prevail."
Thanks Allison.
See you all Monday-ish,
Ahoy!
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