June 25, 2005
 
Just got off the phone with Skip, sounds like they had a wonderful day. 
With the wind direction this morning they sailed right out of their 
mooring. They had steady winds all day and were able to make 2.5 to 4.5 
knots. They also saw bald eagles nesting and fish schooling and rockfish 
swimming by the boats. Everyone took their turns sailing and they have 
been honing their skills very well. They pulled into the Bohemia River 
and met up with Ship 759 at around 2:30 this afternoon. They were able 
to sail all the way in until the last minute to tie up to Longrider 
which was already anchored. They have rafted up in Veasey Cove which is 
at Lat 39 28', Long 75 55'.  Since they are in fresh water they've spent 
the late afternoon swimming and diving for clams. They have almost a 
bushel of clams, which is very tempting to cook up, but I guess they 
don't want to risk illness, so they won't. 

They've identified a new way to get the guys to shower.  The girls sat 
on Longrider and offered to shampoo the boys hair while they were in the 
water, so supposedly all the guys got their hair washed (maybe more than 
once!)

They've been working on advancement quite heavily, (and even wanted Skip 
to get off the phone with me to sign them off) so it looks like we'll 
have some rank advancement when they return. 
The music was playing in the background and it seems that they were 
dancing on Longrider, playing cards and games and having a wonderful 
time. 
Bob Karl has finished up the bimini top for Resolute, so they're 
enjoying the shade.

Tomorrow their headed up the C+D canal and are planning to restock in 
Delaware City. Sounds like a good time is being had by all.