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Dalwood Residential Sail

Dalwood Residential Children’s comments from the sail on Sydney Harbour on 1^st March, 2009

“It was great fun. David, the captain, was helpful and kind and showed us all the good stuff on the boat.”  Matthew

“It was a fantastic day. We got to do all the things on the boat just like proper sailors.”           Eliza

 
“It was awesome. I liked it when we got to hang our legs over the side of the  boat.”         adeline

“The crew were really helpful. We got to go out to sea. That was really exciting.”         Cody

“I learned how to wind the sail so it didn’t flop around.”  James

“The Manly Ferry honked its horn at us! And, when we we’re in the harbour, we saw the Endeavour and the James Craig.”   Chloe

“My favourite part of the day was everything. I really liked driving the boat.” Chloe

“When I got nervous, the captain calmed me down.”   Hugh

 “The day was superb because the captain let us drive the boat and told us what to do.”     Rhys

 “I had a good conversation about sailing with the co-captain. I think I’d like to go sailing again when I’m older.”     Bonnie

Achievements

• David Pescud awarded NSW Maritime Medal