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Peter A. Mello
- 53, Male
- United States
- Blog Posts (30)
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Profile Information
- When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
- 1973 - 1977
- How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?
- 4
- Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?
- Yes
- Were you an Officer?
- Yes
- If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s)
- Executive Officer 1977
Foretopman/Third Mate 1976
- Did you make any extended voyages? (i.e. Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.)
- Bermuda
- Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?
- No
- Tabor graduation year:
- 1977
- College attended and year graduated:
- Connecticut College 1981
- Do you currently work in the maritime field?
- Yes
- Current Occupation:
- Management consultant
- Website:
- http://sea-feverconsulting.com
- Blog
- http://sea-fever.org
- Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?
- 2006
- Do you own currently own a boat?
- Yes, 1956 36' Hinckley Custom Yawl
- Favorite Tabor Boy moment
- The Bermuda starting line for the 1976 Bicentennial Tall Ships Race to Newport, RI.
Peter A. Mello's Discussions
Please tell us about your sail training experiences
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter A. Mello Dec 15, 2008.
What is sail training?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by William Rose Apr 29, 2007.
Spin a yarn!
Started Apr 14, 2007
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Thanks for participating in The Tabor Boy Project!
On a late summer day in 1973 I first stepped aboard Tabor Boy as a wide-eyed, green freshman. Like thousands of other boys and girls who have crossed the rail of this amazing vessel, my life was forever changed that day. Four years later, I left Tabor Academy as a young adult confident that I could accomplish nearly anything I set my mind to doing.
In 2001, I became the executive director of the American Sail Training Association where I had the opportunity to work with hundreds of other sail training vessels and tall ships from across the world. From this unique perspective, my appreciation for my Tabor Boy experiences only grew stronger.
Several years ago, Patrick Collins, a Tabor student and Tabor Boy executive officer, wrote a book about the history of the schooner for his senior project. This website picks up on Pat Collins' great work.
Over the past year there has been a major transformation in how we use technology and the internet to communicate and work. Collaborative software and websites like this one allow people to co-create like not even imagined when Pat wrote his history. The Tabor Boy Project is an effort to capture the stories, photos and videos that continue to add to Tabor Boy's rich history and define and demonstrate her mission.
Please register, read, contribute and converse. The Tabor Boy Project is a living history work in progress that needs your contributions. Thanks for sharing!
Fair Winds,
Peter A. Mello, XO77
Chief Storytelling Officer
In 2001, I became the executive director of the American Sail Training Association where I had the opportunity to work with hundreds of other sail training vessels and tall ships from across the world. From this unique perspective, my appreciation for my Tabor Boy experiences only grew stronger.
Several years ago, Patrick Collins, a Tabor student and Tabor Boy executive officer, wrote a book about the history of the schooner for his senior project. This website picks up on Pat Collins' great work.
Over the past year there has been a major transformation in how we use technology and the internet to communicate and work. Collaborative software and websites like this one allow people to co-create like not even imagined when Pat wrote his history. The Tabor Boy Project is an effort to capture the stories, photos and videos that continue to add to Tabor Boy's rich history and define and demonstrate her mission.
Please register, read, contribute and converse. The Tabor Boy Project is a living history work in progress that needs your contributions. Thanks for sharing!
Fair Winds,
Peter A. Mello, XO77
Chief Storytelling Officer
Peter A. Mello's Blog
Headmaster Search Update
I was recently honored to be asked to be part of a small group of alums interviewing the final five headmaster candidates. One down, four to go.
From the first interview yesterday and reviewing the quality of all of the resumes, the future of the school should end up in good hands.
You'll be pleased to know that in addition to me advocating on the behalf of the traditions of the School by the Sea, the sail training program and Tabor Boy, Jack…
ContinuePosted on September 27, 2011 at 10:15am — 1 Comment
Headmaster Stroud is retiring. Please help the search!
You've probably already been contacted either directly by Jay Stroud or the always efficient development department that the school will soon be looking for a new headmaster. It will be sad to see Jay go after doing such a tremendous job all for nearly a quarter century leading the school. It's a much better place today than it was when I was there oh so long ago.
I have always appreciated Jay's unyielding support of the schooner Tabor Boy and the sail training program, often in the…
ContinuePosted on March 2, 2011 at 10:49pm — 1 Comment
Tabor Boy Trivia: Name that Spar!
Okay all you salty Tabor Boy aficionados, this morning I had a great visit with Mr. David Barker, former chair of the Tabor Board of Trustees and co-chair of the Tabor Boy 50/90 Celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Barker live on Captain's Lane, just a spar's length away from where Captain Glaeser used to live. Being a…
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 3:00pm — 16 Comments
The Future of The Tabor Boy Project
I hope everyone is doing well, enjoying spring weather and making plans for the summer sailing season.
Some of you may be aware that The Tabor Boy Project is hosted on a social networking platform called Ning. A couple weeks ago Ning announced that
they are going to eliminate the free option that they've offered from
inception and will now be charging for the service.
Actually,
our free option has not been free since we purchase an upgrade that
allows us to…
Posted on May 11, 2010 at 2:21pm
Special Tabor Boy Shipmates Cruises on Schooner Victory Chimes This Summer
Back in 1996, a very special event took place in the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Tabor threw a party celebrating TABOR BOY'S 90th birthday and 50th year in service of her school's students. It was an extraordinary event because unlike most "reunions," which are limited to your class and others divisible by 5, this one included classmates that spanned the years that you sailed aboard the…
ContinuePosted on March 20, 2010 at 11:00pm
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James Hutton commented on Peter A. Mello's blog post Headmaster Search Update"Peter,
Thanks so much for being an advocate for our ship and our school's heritage. I know this is consuming a fair parcel of your free time. It's through dedication and vigilance such as yours that keeps this program alive and our alma…"
Headmaster Search Update
I was recently honored to be asked to be part of a small group of alums interviewing the final five headmaster candidates. One down, four to go. From the first interview yesterday and reviewing the quality of all of the resumes, the future of the school should end up in good hands. You'll be pleased to know that in addition to me advocating on the behalf of the traditions of the School by the Sea, the sail training program and Tabor Boy, Jack Braitmayer is also a member of our group. You may…See More
Headmaster Search Update
I was recently honored to be asked to be part of a small group of alums interviewing the final five headmaster candidates. One down, four to go. From the first interview yesterday and reviewing the quality of all of the resumes, the future of the school should end up in good hands. You'll be pleased to know that in addition to me advocating on the behalf of the traditions of the School by the Sea, the sail training program and Tabor Boy, Jack Braitmayer is also a member of our group. You may…See More
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No more Bayou for the home boy. Mississippi is far behind me.
I had a good trip on the new SWATH. I sailed as chief for the hurricane evacuation. We then surveyed approaches to Norfolk and Chesapeake Bay to re-open the entrance.
Hi Peter,
Thanks for letting me in. If my memory serves me well, I was on the Tabor Boy during the summer of 1977. I was then 15 years old (am now 48). I remember "Swabby" very well (saw the links to him on your site), but am not sure I can remember the names of the other officers. We had Captain Glaeser, 3 officers, 1 first mate, 1 cook, 1 oceanologist (by the name of Len Dwenell or something) and 9 crew (including myself). We sailed 7 weeks or so to Bermuda, the Bahamas, Fort Lauderdale, Charleston, Norfolk (one of the officers had broken his hand and we had to go to the military hospital) and back to Fairhaven. I think one of the officers was named Rob or Ted? I think the second officer was named Alex, Alec or Jamie (I cannot remember). Swabby was the third officer (and engineer). Might Bob Glover have been the first mate? It is all rather vague in my mind. Is there a Tabor Academy alumni that I could join (although I never took courses at the Academy). I have pictures, but I will have to find them...
Cheers,
Georges (Canadian now living in Switzerland)
Peter,
What a wonderful idea this is. I will go through my photos and see what I can find. I'll also prime the pumps and see if I can perge some old memories and stories from my time on the Tabor Boy.
condensed version...climbed up the haws pipe 100 ton masters 500 ton f&t ab unlimited lifeboatman etc. anchor handling tug supply, Gulf of Mexico, Georges Bank. 1987 - present Bayside Marine Corp. Duxbury. I am the waterfront. Moorings deliveries both for Bayside and on my own. Some ocean racing lots of cruising. Two mariages. A son from the first now 23. A daughter and a son from the second 17 & 15. My wife, Maura, is a health care professional and we live in Duxbury. Oh and a Beagle and a cat. What's up with you?
Thanks Peter,
Good to hear from you again. I almost contacted you a couple of years ago. I was operating a small schooner for charter and eduicational purposes and even participated in op sail 2000, The Aries. I did a lot of work with Camp Wings Cross Roads for Kids program through the Duxbury Bay Maritime school in Duxbury, MA.
I will contact some of my TA buds and turn them on to the site as well as my cousins the Spauldings. I think you would remember Matt, an alum and Master of the mighty Serendipity. I can't wait to dig out my schooner pictures too!,
Yours at anchor,
Barney
Happy late birthday!
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