Sea Scout Ship Odyssey

Odyssey is a youth sail training program teaching teamwork, determination, & maritime skills via training on a 90ft wooden sailing ship.

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@PaulLukasiak @punishedpope @jbouie It's the intro to the best sailing movie ever, Master and Commander.

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Hey all! Check out this article about Odyssey in the local South Sound Magazine, written by Emily Molina!

https://t.co/tuK3gKFQKR

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On March 16, 2020, Abigail Wainwright, former Bosun of the SSS Odyssey, earned her Quartermaster Award. We are thankful to be able to finally present this award to her in person! Congratulations, Abby, on your hard earned accomplishment!

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To send us your info, please PM us on any of our social media or email us at odyssey.m [email protected]
(Ignore the space in 'media' please. Twitter kept trying to format it as a link.😑🤣)

Don’t forget to like, share, tag & send this to any other alumni you know!

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Attention Odyssey Alumni!
Wherever you’ve gone since your time on Odyssey, we’d like to keep in touch! If you’d like to be in on all the communications we’re planning for our alumni, please send us your name & current email address! (Please DO NOT put your info in the comments.)

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Dec 11th is quickly approaching—Please be sure & RSVP here, so that we know to expect you: https://t.co/xwGTEfGWgm

We hope you can join us for appetizers, warm drinks, and a chance to reminisce with old and new crew members.

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We can’t wait to see everyone at our first Odyssey Homecoming “Open House!”

We will hold a raffle each hour. You may be a lucky winner of several Odyssey related prizes! Bring your family & friends & introduce them to the Odyssey legacy.

To RSVP see next tweet in thread!

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To all Odyssey alumni and friends,

We are delighted to invite you to our first Odyssey Homecoming Open House on Saturday December 11th, 2021! For full details and to RSVP please use the link here: https://t.co/xwGTEfGWgm

Can't wait to see you there!

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Anchor rode is a general term describing the material connecting your anchor to your boat. Which resources should you consult before calculating how much to put out?
A. Charts
B. Tidebook
C. Marine weather report
D. Environment for obstructions & other vessels
E. All of the above

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Which two things are important to look at on a chart when determining if a spot within a designated anchorage will be suitable?
A. Water depth
B. Magnetic variation (difference between magnetic and true north for that location)
C. Bottom type
D. Wind direction
E. Water clarity

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What things are important to observe and take into account on deck before anchoring?
A. Prevailing wind
B. Fuel levels
C. Current
D. Number of seagulls in the vicinity
E. Is the anchor wet
F. Debris
G. Are fenders secured alongside?

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@koos42 You know it! 😂

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Anchoring drills are a vital component of our crew's training. Unlike popular media's belief, anchoring isn't as simple as dropping the anchor and being done for the day. Check back later for a fun pop quiz and more info about anchoring!

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Some helpful reminders for when you're boating in cold water!

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Anchoring drills are a vital component of our crew's training. Unlike popular media's belief, anchoring isn't as simple as dropping the anchor and being done for the day. Check back later for a fun pop quiz and more info about anchoring!

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Part of our responsibility as Scouts and as responsible mariners is to keep our waterways clean. So when we can lend a hand removing pollutants from our waters, we love to do so!
#tacoma #theafoss #environmentalstewardship #scouting

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Nothing like a good old game of follow the leader for small boat sailing practice!

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Interested in learning to sail? Visit our website to get more info at: https://t.co/cyD72z8F3g

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Sometimes sailing concepts are a little easier to master on a smaller vessel. Our youth have access to small boats & this boat, dubbed the Sonar, which is being prepped for an afternoon of sailing & learning under the tutelage of our small boat sailing expert, Captain Kiesel.

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First, the surface is prepped. If just another coat is needed, it is a hand sanded. However, sometimes we need to start with a clean slate so we use a sander or a heat gun to remove the old varnish & start the process of apply 5-6 coats of beautifully fresh varnish.
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Before and after! This weekend our youth put in some excellent effort toward maintaining our brightwork! (Brightwork is sailor speak for any wood on board that is only protected by varnish or exposed metal that needs to be polished.)
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