OEE Sailing Sept 2014

OEE Sailing

Nothing comes sailing by itself -Alexander Dale Oen

For the past 3 weeks we have been sailing. It has been a while since we last went sailing for oee so I was a little nervous the first time we went because I didn't remember much. But once we got on the water I began to become familiar we the boat and became more confident. The first time that we went sailing it was very slow and a little boring because there was not much wind so we sometimes would be drifting on the water and moving very slowly. It was kind of nice though because it let us be comfortable in the boat as it was a while since we had gone sailing. The second time that we went it was very windy and it was raining a lot. The wave were also were very strong. That time we really had to be aware and ready because our boat was moving at very high speeds. It was really fun when started to move fast and we made some really good turns. But a few times we nearly capsized because we were going so fast. But once you get used to the fast speed it become really fun. It was much different from the last time that we had gone which probably was the reason that it was difficult in the beginning. The third time we went we got to sail around a freighter which was pretty fun. There was fair amount of wind but it was sunny so it was really nice to be out in the water. I think that I improved a lot from the previous days and I was really confident when I was sailing. I think the main thing that I need to learn is the parts of the boat because sometimes I forget. Sailing was very fun and I can't wait to do it again soon.

Camp Fircom 2014

Camp Fircom

This year we went to Camp Fircom. I was really excited because last year it was struck by lightning and we weren't able go. We had to ride on a water ferry to get to camp, Camp Fircom is on Gambier Island. Once we got there I was really excited because they had a really nice garden and there was lots of space for activities. The cabins were nice and fun because instead of having a few people in room like last year it was one big room that let everyone to talk and have more fun together. The food was really good especially because it was fresh and healthy, it came straight from the garden. There were many activities that we had there were very fun. Many were the same as the last camp and a few newer things like paddle-boarding and hiking. Also it was fun we got to play frisbee with glow in the dark frisbees, there were other activities like the night-hike, blackberry picking, and the campfire. One really memorable time was were we the firelight project, it was a fun way to talk and get to know people better. The only thing about camp that wasn't as fun was the hike. We had to hike for nearly 4 hours and I got a lot of cuts and mosquito bites. Although after we got to the top it felt good we had to all the way back down it was really slippery and steep. It was a long and steep challenge but in the end I was happy that I did it. Overall, camp was really fun and I have learn new thing and also re-learned things. I can't wait for the next camp!

 

“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” 

― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations