Bermuda Sun – November 3rd 2006

It really teaches you about yourself
By B. Candace Ray
INTERVIEW/Zamari Outerbridge
He ties barrel, hang and reef knots and wants to learn a monkey's fist. He sets, lowers and packs up sails, coils ropes, navigates and hooks up a winch.

Thirteen-year old foremast watchman Zamari Outerbridge proudly explained the watch system: "You have to… ensure the anchor doesn't slip, watch for other ships coming our way, check the bilge pump and check the dinghy and also check our position on the map."

"(I like) being in the front net… everything about sailing, watching the ship go up and down in waves… Sometimes I don't like sea spray because it makes you salty."

Zamari attempted to relate The 7 Habits' teachings to the interaction on the ship.

"You should try to let people know what mood you're in, so they don't get angry at you," he said.

Zamari, who might become a commercial airline pilot, was encouraged to do the voyage by cousin and Spirit maiden-voyage sailor, Jacheal.

"My dad and my mom were very excited because they thought this would be… a once in a lifetime chance," he said.

He had sketched the tall ship and said the Bermuda Sloop Foundation did a "good thing" in building it.

"It really teaches you about yourself, and it builds character. It teaches us we should be a team instead of being by ourselves."

"(Spirit) will really tell you about where you are in life."