Community Service Consortium’s Natural Resource Youth Crews, located in Lincoln City, headed out for a day of sailing around Yaquina Bay on August 2nd with Captain Mark Schrader and his crew on the Ocean Watch research vessel. The day started with an on-board presentation by the youth crew about all of the great work they had done that summer. Youth crew members Sarjenka, Acela, Barbara, Andrew, Michael and Kail talked about their various projects, including rebuilding the ramp at the Port of Alsea, painting and staining the dock at Elk City, and clearing brush and blackberry bushes at various locations throughout Lincoln City. Then it was time to set sail.
Captain Schrader gave everyone a safety briefing and some history on his experience with the Ocean Watch boat. He was the Captain of the boat during its “Around the Americas” voyage, which was a 13-month, 24,000-mile circumnavigation of the North and South American continents to collect scientific data. The 64-foot yacht visited 31 ports of call. The boat has been docked in Newport for educational activities, including a 4-H Marine Ambassadors Camp held in partnership with Oregon State University.It wasn’t just a leisurely sail for the youth crew members though – a few of them got some sailing lessons as they helped with docking duties and raising the sail. It was a fun, educational day for the youth crews. Thanks to Captain Mark Schrader and the Ocean Watch crew for having us aboard!
To refer a youth to the Natural Resource Crews or any of CSC’s Youth Programs, or to volunteer contact Macy Holmes at mholmes@communityservices.us or 541-574-2290.
