Gerrity Family Photo 5 years ago ~
We Love and Miss you Dennis ~ But you loving wife Mary Jo is keeping your this journey going ~
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Building of Ciganka
Congratulations to Sean, our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient
Sean, 12 years old, the youngest by many years, showed us all how to do what needed to be done on the ship with a positive helpful, thoughtful attitude!! He was inspiring to all of us. Way to go Sean!!!!
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Congratulations to Rob Dorsey our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient!
This was Rob’s third time on board for a “Ciganka High Adventure Sailing” week. His positive enthusiasm for sailing, adventure, love of family and friends, and of course fishing, was evident on each adventure. We thank you for what you always bring while on board our ship!
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Troop 101 – Northborough, MA
A week of a perfect mix of sailing, snorkeling, beaching, exploring, laughing, and enjoying time on Ciganka in the Abacos with a great Crew from Troop 101!! These guys showed up with a super attitude and a friendship full of inside jokes and laughter. That, added with learning how to run the ship, made for
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Congratulations to Terry our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient!
Thanks to Terry for making this wonderful charter happen!! Then congratulations for “stretching” yourself in many directions this week. You came a long way baby ~
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Terry & Margie and Cade & Lisa
Good friends of ours that we know from the Dominican Republic sailed with us this week. These people had sailed into Luperon Harbor years ago, fell in love with the DR, and build homes there. Now it was time to get some sailing, snorkeling, spear fishing, beaching, and relaxing on a sailboat again. We were
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Congratulations to Gage our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient!
With a smile on his face, Gage always had happy go lucky attitude wanting to help his crew mates, the ship, and the Captain and Linda. What an impressive young man!! Congratulations Gage!
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Troop 66, 61, & 82 – Chester, SC
Today they spent the afternoon painting the inside of a soup kitchen that is part of a local church in Marsh Harbour. There was no air conditioning so it was hot hot hot. But they got the job done with smiles on their faces. You guys ROCK ~
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Troop 66, 61, & 82 – Chester, SC
These guys came for a high adventure sailing trip but they also wanted to experience up close and personal the communities of the Bahamas. They became a working crew in getting Ciganka under full sail and off anchor without an engine, they snorkeling the best reefs in the Abacos, explored Hope Town settlement, enjoyed the
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Congratulations to Kolin, our “Conch Award of Excellent” recipient!!
What a positive influence throughout the whole week. Always thinking ahead and making it happen. You did yourself proud and we are proud of you!! Congratulations ~
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Troop 141 – Mason, MI
These Michigan guys arrived not knowing much at all about snorkeling or sailing. By the end of the week you would have thought they had done this all their entire lives. I don’t believe I have ever seen a crew progress so fast and amazing as these guys did. They did themselves proud and we
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Congratulations to our 2 “Conch Award of Excellence” recipients!
Congratulations to Ryan, our Crew Chief, that was one of the best Crew Chief’s we have ever had. His leadership skills, motivation, organization, and get it done attitude sure helped make everything run smoothly this week. And Congratulations to Joshua who always was ready and rearin’ to go with such a pleasant attitude. Everything he
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Troop 13 – Franklin, TN
Enjoying David’s Birthday celebration yesterday evening and our closing ceremony tonight.
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Troop 13 – Franklin, TN
And the “gang” is finally all here!! Due to a mechanical problem on the first leg of their trip they were 1 ½ days late in getting here. BUT we cranked it out in high gear right away and got so much done this week! They got 1 or 2 amazing snorkels in every day,
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We had a “First” on board Ciganka
We had an engagement on board Ciganka this week! Congratulations to Luis and Lyn!! Now it is time to plan the wedding on board Ciganka! Our heartfelt congratulations and Love to you both ~ ~ ~
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Haller Excursion #6
Steve and Mary Haller, from New Orleans area, have sailed with us 6 times now!! Several times in the Abacos, but once for a 2 1/2 week trip in the southern Bahamas, and once in the Dominican Republic. They always bring a fun and entertaining crew. We send our gratitude and Love to their constant
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Jeff sailed with us as a Boy Scout 12 years ago ~
Jeff sailed with his Boy Scout Troop on Ciganka in the Bahamas 12 years ago. Now he came back with his beautiful girlfriend to share another adventure with us. So GREAT to have you back on board…..and thanks for bringing Alyssia with you! So all you Boy Scouts that have sailed with us in the
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Congratulations Dee!!
Congratulations to Dee, our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient. This lady kicks it into high gear with everything she does. And it is always with a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes.
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Yoga & Sailing Retreat with Ann Marie
Coming from PA, OH, and NC this crew did not know each other. But they quickly became this cohesive, supportive, fun, dynamic, loving crew that made their week together a priceless adventure! These guys kicked into high gear all week long…..early morning yoga in a different stunning spot each day, sailing, snorkeling, beaching, island exploring,
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Congratulations Sherry – Our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient
Thank you Sherry for making this charter “happen” and being the constant beam of Light & Love ~
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Sherry, Larry, Jeri & Ed Yoga & Sailing Retreat ~
Sailing, sailing and more sailing!! We really took advantage of the weather with getting ourselves on a couple great dives for the 2 days we had calm winds. Because once the wind cranked up it never let up. This was just what this crew ordered. They wanted to sail and sail fast. We did just
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Congratulations Seth!
Congratulations to Seth, our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient. What an incredible young man in so many respects. It was an absolute pleasure to have you on board!!
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Troop 62 – Carlinville, IL
All we can say is “WHAT AN AWESOME WEEK” ! ! ! ! ! ! Thank you all very much ~
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Incredible Time with Troop 62
If this Crew is sailing, snorkeling, beaching or eating….they are happy! We are so impressed how well these guys listen, follow directions, want to do their very best, learn and execute so quickly. The Scouts are running the ship! The adult leaders are having a vacation. And the Captain and “Admiral” Linda are having a blast with
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Congratulations to Justin!
Congratulations to Justin, our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient! Awesome job as Crew Chief and a great leader to your whole Crew!
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Troop 805 – Union, KY
We had strong winds today that made this fine oiled sailing machine of Troop 805 really put their knowledge to work. They did awesome. We feel grateful to have had this group on board with us and can only hope they will sail with us again in the near future. Thank you ~
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Troop 805 – Union, KY
This Crew has kicked into high gear all week long. We have packed it in every day to the max….even coming to anchor under full sail in the dark last night! They have become a fine oiled Ciganka machine and we are very proud of each and every one of them. So much FUN ~
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Storm approaching
Storm approaching from the west and sunshine still in the east. The storm finally did catch up with us!
Mercer is awarded the “Conch Award Of Excellence”
Congratulations to our nephew, Mercer, the recipient of the “Conch Award of Excellence”. Mercer always has a pleasant, helpful, kind attitude. He does his very best at whatever he chooses or is asked to do. So proud of you Mercer!!
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Family Time on Ciganka!
Had such a great week with 2 of my brothers, my sister, and some of their family. There was never a dull moment with this crew!
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