“When the boys talk about Bermuda you can hear the love in their voices. I'm hoping to see the Bermuda that they do.”
Annika Zayac
Saco, Maine, USA
Trainee
Age: 17 years
“I am most looking forward to seeing the looks on our boys faces as we spot Bermuda on the horizon. I can almost hear the cheers and imagine the arms in the air.”
Nova Ewers
New York
Watch Leader
Age: 24 years
“I'm looking forward to meeting and chilling with the people of beautiful Bermuda, learning more of her history and culture and debating the wonderful fact of Spirit of Bermuda and her crew. I'm also looking forward to seeing Bermuda through the eyes of my new Bermudian crew-mates and friends.”
Sheldon Ito
Honolulu, Hawaii
Trainee
Age: 44 years
“I am super excited about seeing the Island about which I have heard so much. The crew have been so welcoming to me here on their vessel…”
Daniel Keenan
Hawaii
3rd Mate
Age: 26 years
“My favorite part is the sailing, when all sails are set, the wind on the beam, no land in sight, all quiet aboard and the generator is off... that is the best.”
Johnny O’Keeffe
USA
First Officer
Age: 36 years
“My favorite part is the crew. When the chips are down they know how to put a smile back on your face and keep it there and I have to say my watch A Team is the best!”
Jan-Michael Robinson
Bermuda
Trainee
Age: 22 years
“My favorite job is bow watch because, to me, there is nothing better than sitting on the bow in the middle of the night, listening to the wind and riding the waves and thinking about anything and everything”.
Calum Morrison
Bermuda
Trainee
Age: 18 years
“Tenerife is my favourite port because of the natural beauty of the island. We had the chance to eat dinner on a volcano above the clouds.”
Dylan Ward
Bermuda
Trainee
Age: 23 years
“Favorite port was Horta because it was relaxing and beautiful. The people were very friendly and I liked the lifestyle on the island.”
David Goulbourne
Bermuda
Engineer
Age: 44 years
“I expect in a few weeks time, Bermuda will be my favorite port. I've grown so fond of the Spirit and her community that I feel I am sailing home.”
Nova Ewers
New York
Watch Leader
Age: 24 years
I am looking forward to working, so that I don't end up at the Credit Association after this trip.
Jake Burchall
Bermuda
Trainee
Age: 21 years