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	Classic Boat - December 2006 Bermudian Canvas Brought back to Life By Robin Lloyd Think bermudian rig started in the 1920s? Think Again. This August Spirit of Bermuda, a new boat inspired by a painting dated 1831, took to the water. Robin Lloyd was on board, and here he tells the story of how a boat imitated art to teach school kids about the maritime pride of their island nation. more>> Bermuda Sun - November 3 2006 'Cook-chef' is widely regarded as the chief morale officer B. Candace Ray INTERVIEW/Catering Officer Curtis Azhar Thirty-five-year-old Bermudian Curtis Azhar serves as catering officer aboard STV Spirit of Bermuda. His job is to feed the crew, volunteers and trainees. more>> Bermuda Sun - November 3rd 2006 All aboard for the Spirit's maiden educational voyage B. Candace Ray Our reporter joined 20 schoolboys on the Spirit of Bermuda - here's what she made of it The Bermuda Sun was privileged, last week, to share with a group of 20 M3 boys from Sandys Secondary Middle School, 45-hours over two nights of the first educational five-day voyage aboard the STV Spirit of Bermuda. more>> Bermuda Sun - November 3 2006 He's helping to build character B. Candace Ray INTERVIEW/Chief Engineer Colin Kinsella Spirit's chief engineer, Colin Kinsella, 32, was a young boy in Ireland when sailors visiting his parents' pub enthralled him with stories of life at sea.He studied marine and plant engineering at university, did a nine-month cadetship, gained his certification. more>> Bermuda Sun - November 3rd 2006 I'll work more at home now B. Candace Ray INTERVIEW/Denzel Amos I'll work more at home nowSandys Secondary Middle School M3 student, Denzel Amos celebrated his 13th birthday, October 25th, aboard the STV Spirit of Bermuda. Afterwards, he familiarized himself with the identified major parts of a ship, considered how each corresponds to his life and filled in the associated blank. more>> Bermuda Sun - November 3rd 2006 It's made me want a job on the water B. Candace Ray INTERVIEW/Shakir Amory Shakir Amory seemed born to the helm as he took the wheel of the 76.7-foot (23.60 meters) Spirit of Bermuda at sunrise. The 13-year-old was unperturbed by the ship's 90-ft. mainmast and canvas expanse of sails - inside jib, try foresail and mizzen. more>> Bermuda Sun – November 3rd 2006 It's taught me about teamwork B. Candace Ray Like the other 13-year-old Sandys sailors, Khalid Muhammad was assigned to a watch (mainmast) comprising seven classmates, a volunteer teacher/monitor and watch leader. more>> Bermuda Sun – November 3rd 2006 "Teaching the children's a bit like being a dad" B. Candace Ray INTERVIEW/Capt. Chris Blake Professional seaman and master of Bermuda's tall ship, the STV Spirit of Bermuda, Capt. Chris Blake is difficult to categorize. He's friendly, hospitable, seemingly detached, yet runs his ship like a benevolent father catering to the young minds that come to him with questions. more>> Bermuda Sun – November 3rd 2006 "We're just trying to give them a different viewpoint" B. Candace Ray Welsh chief officer on board Spirit, Sarah Robinson spent nine years on sail training ships and stepped in for two months as 2nd Mate on a general cargo ship. She formerly served under Capt. Chris Blake, who recruited her. more>> Bermuda Sun – November 3rd 2006 It really teaches you about yourself By B. Candace Ray 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." ... more>> Mid Ocean – October 27th 2006 The fastest boat afloat By Dr. Edward Harris MBE Nevertheless, when Bermudians look at the massive America's Cup challenger New Zealand or the simple Finn dinghy and consider the influence that Bermuda, out of all proportion to its size, has had on the development of small boat sailing, they... more>> Bermuda Sun – October 4th 2006 Hundreds welcome Spirit of Bermuda Home By B. Candace Ray The 112-foot Spirit of Bermuda cut through the waters of North Shore on Saturday, under full sail, led by the tug-boat Powerful, as a flotilla of yachts and other small boats clamoured around her in excited welcome... more>> Royal Gazette – October 2nd 2006 A day that captured a spirit of togetherness By Dan Jones Crowds flocked to the Spirit of Bermuda homecoming in their droves. more>> Royal Gazette – October 2nd 2006 I would do it again – but maybe not tomorrow! By Dan Jones Royal Gazette deputy chief photographer Tamell Simons was on board Spirit of Bermuda’s maiden voyage – although snapping pictures on the high seas was far from straightforward. more>> Royal Gazette – October 2nd 2006 A ‘mind-blowing’ experience that changed lives forever By Dan Jones As they hit dry land and returned home to a heroes' reception of hugs and huge cheers, every member of the Spirit of Bermuda crew had an impressive tale to tell. more>> Royal Gazette – October 2nd 2006 High-spirited crowds ensure a triumphant homecoming By Dan Jones Bermuda wrote another chapter in its proud maritime history when Spirit of Bermuda was welcomed back from her maiden voyage in fine style at the weekend. more>>