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When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
Spring 1958
How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
1
Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?
No
Were you an Officer?
No
If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s)
I was just a lowly deck hand on the spring cruise to Nassau
Did you make any extended voyages? (i.e. Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.)
Caribbean
Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?
No
Tabor graduation year:
1959
College attended and year graduated:
Boston College 1963
Do you currently work in the maritime field?
No
Current Occupation:
Accountant
Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?
Many years ago for the Americas Cup
Do you own currently own a boat?
no
Favorite Tabor Boy moment
It was blowing a gale coming back from Nassau but Gene the cook was not to be deterred. Dispite high seas and a serious pitch and roll he was determined to cook a turkey. During one of the rolls that darn near put the gunnells under, the turkey came flying out of the oven and sliding accross the galley. Gene, gave a serveral more colorful seafaring adjectives and slammed it back in the oven.

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Just a one timer

Back in the day I was blessed to go on a spring cruise to the Bahamas on the Tabor Boy. Unlike most of you on this site I wasn't smart enough at the time to join the crew. I was a 'paying visitor". BUT after some 50 years that trip still is one of my fondest memories.

I didn't know crap about sailing but Cpt Glasier still had each of stand watch, take a shift at the helm, climb the rigging and generally try to not get in the way of you real sailors.

I'll never…

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Posted on May 4, 2007 at 5:38pm — 1 Comment

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At 6:49pm on November 8, 2008, John Crocker said…
Yes - Betsey and I were in the same grade. We were also in the school orchestra together - she with her sax and me with my trumpet.
At 10:19pm on November 1, 2008, John Crocker said…
Yep; the one and only.


Wow! What a small world, eh? My personal E-Mail is jcrocker4@cfl.rr.com
Looking forward to discussing our experiences during all this time gone by....
At 4:04pm on October 26, 2008, John Crocker said…
David,

Glad to hear you were influenced by Tabor Boy. She changed my life, that's for sure!

Drop me an E-Mail when you get a chance.
 
 
 

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