Explore                                                         Dream                                                    Discover

                                            

                                               "Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than

                                                    by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines.  Sail away from the safe harbor. 

                                                                 Catch the trade winds in your sails.  Explore. Dream. Discover."  

                                                                                                     - Mark Twain

 
 

 

                 

 

SUMMER 2011 PROGRAMS

Spirit Ocean Adventure is multi-day sailing expedition aboard the Spirit of South Carolina, a 140-foot tall ship owned and operated by the South Carolina Maritime Foundation.  During 2011, Spirit of South Carolina will conduct two Spring Break programs for eighth through tenth graders and one summer program for teens ages 15 to 18.

 

While aboard the Spirit, participants are active members of the crew, immersed in all aspects of shipboard life.  Under the guidance of the professional, crew participants will stand watch, navigate, and ultimately assume command of the Spirit, all while embarking on a journey of self-discovery.  

Though life at sea can be both mentally and physically
challenging, there is always something to do and learn.  Once the needs of the ship are met, there is plenty of time to watch the sunset, write in a journal, gaze at dolphins in the bow wake, and make friends and memories that will last a lifetime.

 


Photo credits: Norman Walsh, Daan Muller, and Brink Norton