David B. Barker's Page

When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?

Frequently

How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?

4

Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?

No

Were you an Officer?

No

If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s)

Both Jane and I were signed aboard as Able Seamen on the first Caribbean voyage from Charleston to the Virgin Islands in 1989.

Also I served as a Tabor Trustee for 27 years, Chairman from 1986 to 1990 and Chair og the Marine committee in the 1980s.

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:

1946

College attended and year graduated:

Williams 1950

Do you currently work in the maritime field?

No

Current Occupation:

Retired

Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?

Fall of 2010

Do you own currently own a boat?

Yes a Morris 28 sloop "Barcarolle'

Favorite Tabor Boy moment

Trip to Caribbean in 1989 also aboard off Newport for most of the Americas Cup Races in the era of the 12 meters