Kevin Carothers
MMSD Volunteer Crew
Wow! This trip has been a real eye-opener. I’ve been on the Californian before during a Star Sail and for PDSs but never for this long and I think I am getting a god taste of life aboard already. Fate saw fit to give me the third watch, which is from 1200 to 1600 and then from 000 to 0400. On the transit up to Santa Barbara the first part of our watch was nice, we saw some wildlife and the like. The second part of our watch however…brrrrrrrrrrr. I have never been aboard a ship underway at night and for those of you who have not I’ll do my best.
Chari Wessel
MMSD Volunteer Crew
Cool misty morning, quiet marina. We had chorizo and gringo eggs for breakfast, which gave us a boost of energy to begin our preparations for heading north later this afternoon. We removed the outer jib and bound the inner jib down to the jib boom like a big cocoon. Jude and Paul went aloft to repair a broken footrope binding which parted yesterday at the end of the Public Day Sail and gave the three top men standing on it a disconcerting ride. The public is aboard again today, touring our ship. The skipper and the first mate have been monitoring the weather carefully. At the moment the plan is to leave this afternoon.
Stewart
MMSD Crew, Second Mate
Hello everyone. We are here in Santa Barbara having a great time. Making final preparations to leave this afternoon and head for Point Conception. Looking forward to the trip. The weather is warm and muggy but we get a refreshing breeze now and then. Have a super day.
MMSD Ships Operations
Reporting from Cambria, CACalifornian and Crew have left Santa Barbara, 1700 today for their attempt to get around Pt Conception.
Weather window looks good for next two and a half days.
Crewman Paul Fiedler helped relay the weather information. Monterey about 2.5 days away.
If weather holds Monterey a relatively easy transit. If weather accelerates, it could become bruising.
Ship will be out of communication with us 'till arrival at Monterey or safe harbor if turned back.
Captain and crew focused, fit and good morale. Ship well outfitted.
All is ready. Stay tuned here for further details.
Stan Williams
MMSD Volunteer Crew
Good morning San Diego, It’s Friday and the day is beginning with sunshine and blue skies. We all scrubbed the deck in preparation for the next leg of this wonderful voyage.
All is well with the crew and everyone is excited about the expectation regarding ‘Point Conception’ and what possible sea experiences may be indelibly etched within their mind’s… Sea stories to tell about to their friends and families.
I’m on my way, along with Mr. Jim Kelly on that ‘mid day train’ to San Diego. Our leg has been completed successfully and I’ve got a few stories to tell myself. I want to take the time to thanks the Captain, the first mate, the second mate as well as the crew themselves.
I really enjoyed their company and learned some valuable lessons. Next time I’ll be more prepared to participate on more than just one leg. My gratitude is also extended to the San Diego Museum and their staff.
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