Brendan was our Crew Chief for his Troop this week and was one of the best we have ever had. With his soft tone and easy demeanor, he kept everyone on point and got the job done. It sure makes a big difference in how the weeks goes with this type of great leadership and […]
Congratulations to Brendan – Our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient Read More »
HUGE thank you to this Troop for being the icing on the cake of our 2023 charter season. Such a pleasure and a thrilled to enjoy your energy, enthusiasm, humor, and music this week. We got to snorkel the best reefs, meet Scratch, sail, beach hike, island explore, eat well in the best of company.
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Liam was not only the Crew Chief for the week, but he was also “Point Man”. And in both important positions he showed his leadership and wanting to do his very best. Great job Liam – we are very proud of you!
Congratulations to Liam – Our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient Read More »
What a nucleus of a troop. These guys were self contained that worked, flowed, and moved as one unit. It is hard to explain, not often seen, and such a pleasure to witness. They also could totally could be 100% themselves around each other – silly, serious, helpful, crazy, honest, understanding, and accepting. Another pleasure
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Due to his determination, helpfulness to his crew mates, and all around amazing attitude, Owen is our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient. Congratulations Owen ~
Conch Award of Excellence recipient is Owen! Read More »
We had such a great “ride” with this crew! They were high energy kicking it into gear throughout the whole week. Great leadership from the adults that encouraged and guided the Scouts and then let them make it happen … which they did. Our thank you to each and every one of you for making
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And so this is how we begin our 2022 charter season. It could not have been any better. What a high adventure week of incredible sailing (including sailing in a storm), snorkeling, getting conch (enough for 2 meals), island exploring, beaching, and becoming one of the best CREW we have ever had on board! Thank
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Well-deserved as you showed an awesome helpful, fun, easy going leadership role to your crewmates this week. Just keep doing what you are doing. We are very proud of you Alec ~
Congratulations to Alec – our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient! Read More »
What a great way to end our 2018 charter season – with a high energy, kick butt in every excursion, sailing machine, teamwork driven, respectful fun Florida Troop 1001!! This troop is used to working together on high adventure excursions because their troop leaders take them to where the action is….snow skiing and snowboarding
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This week, as a family, we celebrated the life of Dennis Gerrity. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, and inspiring friend to so many of us. He was taken way too early…but God thought differently. So we were blessed and honored to be able to share and “give” to this week. There is
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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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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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All we can say is “WHAT AN AWESOME WEEK” ! ! ! ! ! ! Thank you all very much ~
Troop 62 – Carlinville, IL Read More »
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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Thank you to such an amazing crew! What a week ~
Yoga & Sailing Crew from NC & OH Read More »
Lots of sailing, lots of snorkeling, lots of beaching, lots of exploring, lots of conching, lots of EATING!, and lots of FUN all week long! This crew cranked it out going full force with a great attitude and effort to the very end of the week. Thank you to the Ciganka Crew of Troop 17
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What a super week with an incredible crew from Troop 59! Every single one of them was always trying to do their very best at whatever they were asked to do! THAT is a big deal. It was an absolute privilege to have them on board! Some people to recognize: Life Line and Ladder Crew – the
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They showed up with enthusiasm, humor, a willingness to do their best, a fun attitude, and ready to make the most of their week on Ciganka! Captain Thomas giving them their first snorkeling lesson. Looks like they are paying attention! And away they go for their first snorkel on Mermaid Reef Good morning crew. Time
Round 4 on Ciganka for Troop 59! Read More »
The Crew from Baldwinsville, NY arrived right on time. We got in their first snorkel and then some beaching and Frisbee playing. Had a scrumptious and filling dinner of pot roast, gravy, potatoes and chocolate cake! Now as the evening is starting to wind down (sort of) we have bongo drums playing on deck, a
Baldwinsville’s Sea Scouts and Boy Scout have arrived! Read More »
The youngest and smallest of the crew who continually showed his leadership skills with a happy helpful attitude!
Collin – “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient Read More »
Congratulations to Adam our “Conch Award of Excellence” recipient. A huge attribute to the crew in a helpful, thoughtful, insightful manner!
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Scout Troop 62 – Carlinville, IL Great closing ceremony – Great week!
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More fun stuff! We had an awesome sail yesterday complete with having a rain squall over us. The crew did great and got to feel Ciganka heeled over sailing at 10 knots! I did not get any pictures so remember to ask your son about it. Last night we had a bit of a squall
We were under full sail this morning before we even ate breakfast. The wind was still light but we made our way to Hope Town by noon. Then off to climb the Hope Town Lighthouse and explore the settlement this afternoon. The crew seemed excited to have their feet on the soil for a little
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Sorry I didn’t post yesterday but we were anchored where there was no Internet. Sunday started off with breakfast crew cooking delicious french toast, sausage, cinnamon apples, cut up apples and oranges, and orange juice. Then we had our first run in how to raise the sails and get Ciganka under full sail. It takes
Can we stay here forever? Read More »
This crew arrived right on time. After we got them settled on Ciganka we motored over to Mermaid Reef for their first snorkel. They saw a lot of different fish, a sting ray, eel, and a lion fish. Had a delicious meal of roast beef and gravy, roasted potatoes and veggies, bread and butter and a
Welcome aboard Troop 62! Read More »
Congratulations to our 2 “Conch Award of Excellence” recipients Crew Chief Blake and Collin! Very proud of you both for so many reasons. You are a great inspiration to all ~
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We are a bit speechless on how amazing this week was with Troop 805! They kicked it into high gear and got to the caliber of being able to run this ship as a crew in top form. It was incredible to witness and our only regret is that it could not be a week
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Wednesday night the crew presented us with a pirate flag that they all signed. It is a gift for the ship to be flown in their honor. So we a had true pirate ceremony as the flag was hoisted on Ciganka for the first time. It was hilarious! I did get a video of this
