I can think of worst things than sailing around the harbor on a beautiful Thursday morning. I hitched a ride aboard the Spirit of South Carolina during one of their Education-at-Sea day sails. The ship is a double-masted work of art and the kids were stoked to be out on the water.
This particular trip was sponsored by Bauer International, a local high-end furnishings company.
About the program:
Serving primarily middle school students from 5th -8th grade, this exciting new asset for South Carolina students brings lessons to life in a hands-on learning environment. Topics covered onboard are specifically chosen to assist teachers with subjects difficult to communicate in the classroom setting, meet state standards required by the Department of Education, and coincide with the experience of a sail training vessel. Onboard educators, well trained in the field of experiential education, lead exercises covering topics such as navigation, simple machines, buoyancy, coastal processes, and weather.
Here’s the final edit of pics from the day:
