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Refits and stuff
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Well how time flies and were back to thinking the refit will never be done in time, this year we're revamping all the technical side of things from a new propeller to deck speakers and a better stereo system so we can play direct from mp3 players, were also changing lots of mundane pipework around, improving the soundproofing in the engine room and having a touch more paint around the place generally.
All this hard work is only there for one thing and thats so the boats are in the best condition possible for you guys during the season, so if you havent thought of a voyage yet get a move on, it is the best possible valentines present after all.
Cheers Chris.
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Refit
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Well thats the Season over for another year and as always were looking towards the rapidly approaching 2008 program. After sailing thousands of miles both Four Sisters and Lord Rank need a hard winter's work so they can look their best and continue going to sea safely next year.
So if your a dab hand with a paint brush, cutlass bearing or you simply need to revisit the art of making mass amounts of tea, then give the office a shout and we'll let you know whats up. Hopefully some more photo's will appear as we go and i'll try to keep some info going too.
Cheers Chris.
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184 days ago
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Report about the OYTI project in August.
The first thing you say after asked about this trip is “it was the most exciting lesson” and it was more than that. It was the kind of trip that teaches you not only how to work aboard ship, but also teaches you about yourself.
Early in the morning we left Palanga with expectations of an exiting journey. When we got to Dublin airport, we were met and taken to the port where “The Four Sisters” was waiting to take us sailing. We had completely no idea of what we were about to do and it gave us even more anticipation. The first evening we got to know our crew, they explained all the details of how to work with the boat’s equipment, showed us the map and places of where we would sail, made dinner and let us explore the town and get some rest.
Early in the morning we took off. It was quite strange and we were all out of place, because none of us had ever been sailing before, so it was all new and we were a little bit lost and confused about what we had to do. Some of us felt a bit scared, some a bit seasick, despite that we were ready to sail and so we did. It was really good and we enjoyed our first day, because we also got to see the small and lovely town of Ard Glass.
The second day it was a bit hard to wake up, we were feeling tired, but after a good breakfast we got our strength back and were ready to explore more. We sailed to Strangford lough and had a great time looking around, the town had many spectacular views, which we wouldn’t have been able to see anywhere in our country. Then we were told that we will go back to Warrenpoint and be transferred to another-bigger boat the next day. Just when we were getting used to the people and the boat, we got confused again.
It was sad to say goodbye to the “Four Sisters” and scary to get on another boat and meet the new crew. Actually, we were afraid that they wouldn’t like us because of our non stop singing and being not too serious about the work we had to do in the boat. But when we first came in the boat, we loved it at once. The mood got even better when we got to know the crew members. They explained everything we had to know and in some way made us feel important and confident.
We decided to sail at night, which turned out to be a very exciting experience. We were separated into watches, every three hours the watches changed, but for a few it was too exciting to sleep and better to stay up all night and not miss a thing. The crew was amazing- very good explanations of how to do everything and great support in everything you do. It was really nice to learn.
When we got to a port in Scotland, the first thing we did was take a shower, than go explore the town. Again-it was lovely. We had a bit of an accident there- one girl’s purse fell into the water, but thankfully one crew member turned out to be our hero of the day and went down to get it. In the evening we made barbeque and had a great time playing some games. We were getting happier by the moment and had an urge to sail and see more. We were all feeling great and since we started to know everyone better, we got along really well, played different games, laughed a lot and even got nicknames and created some songs about the crew, the journey and the ship.
Early the next morning we took off, we were told that we can sleep ant won’t be needed to wake up as early as the captain and crew. But there were people who woke up early and they didn’t regret it, because the sea was really rough, at least for us-people who haven’t been offshore at all, especially in a boat, which was being played with by the waves, not a big ship, where you hardly feel you’re in the sea at all. Despite some of us being soaked from the rain, some feeling sick after trying to sleep while you have to hold on to your bed in order to stay in it, the storm was a great experience, we were lucky to have the opportunity to compare the calm sea with the rough. The f
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231 days ago
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but i dont know how to swim so is that a problem lol 
