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When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?

Summer Sea Ranger Program in 1972

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 15 year old general crew, did the square sail yard arms, as the height was not a problem for me. We sailed New England and Maine and had an extended option to Bermuda which included SCUBA diving on ship wrecks.

Did you make any extended voyages? (i.e. Caribbean, Bermuda, etc.)

Bermuda, Maine, Other

If "Other", please advise.

New England

Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?

No

Tabor graduation year:

I was there for the Summer 1972 Sea Ranger Program including Bermuda optional extension.

College attended and year graduated:

Carleton College in MN, graduated from U. of San Franciso 1980, Thunderbird School of Global Managment 1986, and Western Michigan University Law School 2005

Do you currently work in the maritime field?

No

Current Occupation:

Adjunct Instructor - college

Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?

1972

Do you own currently own a boat?

Yes, Catalina sloop with a fin keel

Favorite Tabor Boy moment

From the "crow's nest" at the top of the mast, looking out at the ocean and being able to see the curve in the earth's horizon. I realized I knew how to sail, the oceans connected the land, and I could go anywhere I wanted by sailing there on the ocean. Further, we won the Shields 30 class race Summer 1972.