Journey 2017 and our last class

Yesterday was our last Bravo Team class for the year. We celebrated with a short sail in the bay- students selected teacher Daniel Molotsky to be our coxswain. It was a special day as we rowed back into the harbor- our oars making a single splash and the burbling Purple Martins flying overhead.

Joined by several parents, we finished up the year with some amazing snacks, a slideshow of our journey, and a reflection. We each chose one word to describe Bravo Team and here’s what we thought: tubular, unique, godly, community, fun, different, caring, fun-adventure, interesting, treasure, fortunate, lucky, awesome, experience, dedication, and challenge.

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Under sail for one last time with Daniel at the helm.

Our Journey was an incredible five day adventure taking us around Guemes Island, with a layover day at Pelican Beach on Cypress Island. Extra thanks to the Food Co-Op for keeping us well fed!!

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Duffle Shuffle- packing our bags
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Underway near Guemes Island
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Harbor Seals love longboats!
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Flowers on Saddlbag Island
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Loading up on Saddlebag
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Exhausted after rowing to Pelican Beach
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Pelican Beach is the best ever for rock skipping
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Morning Dip at Pelican
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Layover hike on Cypress Island
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Chill time at Pelican Beach
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Peanut butter eating challenge
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Sonia’s birthday campfire
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Monkey Hats!
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All ready to load up!
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Longboat Townshend ready for sleeping
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Launching from Pelican Beach- thanks to a stranger for sharing these shots!
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Underway to Yellow Bluff on Guemes
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Lunchtime!!
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Finally under sail!
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Luca at the helm and Audrey navigating
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Relaxing Moment of Silence under sail
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Early morning wet row on the last day
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Getting Townshend ready to fly
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Flying longboat!
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Bravo Team 2017