Sunday, October 18, 2009

The Privateer Lynx

For the closing day of the Treasure Island component, we set sail on our adventure on the Lynx, a replica of the orginal Baltimore Clipper Schooner built during the War of 1812.



It was a living history educational sail out of Long Beach. The kids helped raise and lower the mast, learned about the war of 1812, stood at the helm, learned about life aboard ship, and listened to sea shanties. They set off the "guns", firing blanks out of the cannons. It was a fantastic afternoon. I give kudos to the crew--they handled all the wiggly kids just perfectly. I was expecting it to be a little high stress, but it was totally laid back.

This was an incredible fieldtrip!

We have officially set sail on our school year. Next port. . . Swiss Family Robinson!!

3 comments:

Heidi Davies said...

I was was reading your school posts out loud to Ryan. He said a "pirate theme" is one he could get into.

Tricia said...

You guys do such great stuff! Enjoy your 'me' reading time. I know it is precious! Let me know if you join Goodreads. I would love to see what else you are reading and what you think of the books you've read.

The Kjars said...

way cute... love your updates its good to keep up on your family a little bit :-)