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When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?: 1970-1974

How many years did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?: 4

Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?: Yes

Were you an Officer?: Yes

If yes, please provide position (s) and years(s): Commissary Oficer

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

Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?: No

Tabor graduation year:: 1971

College attended and year graduated:: SUNY Maritime College

Do you currently work in the maritime field?: Yes

Current Occupation:: Retired

Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?: 1996

Do you own currently own a boat?: Yes

Favorite Tabor Boy moment: They were all memorable!

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Charleston, SC revisited

As I entered Charleston Harbor this Thanksgiving aboard my sailboat I was reminded of the Thanksgiving cruises we enjoyed aboard the TABOR BOY delivering her here for the annual winter lay up. Charleston Harbor is quite different after 38 years. A magnificent bridge can be seen from miles at sea and container cranes bristle along the waterfront. In a one hour interval three large container ships arrived and a Norwegian cruise ship sailed. I recently had the pleasure of visting with Karen &… Continue

Posted on November 30, 2008 at 10:14am — 16 Comments

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At 5:14pm on October 10, 2009, Dave Williams said…: Hey Johnny,
How you doing. Still sailing around?

At 1:17am on August 31, 2008, Jim Potdevin said…: Hey Johnny -

Glad you signed up.

Jim

At 8:05pm on August 28, 2008, Dave Williams said…: Hi Johnny,

Jay and Karen are in Oriental, NC, on the waterway. You should stop in to see them. We are going to see them this Sunday. They are up for a week to see Jason and his little girl Natalie. I will let them know your plans. They have the Fales navigator sloop in front of the house they built in Oriental. Girls are doing well. Krista just got engaged last Saturday. Tiff lives with here boyfriend in Manchester, NH. Chris & I moved back down to Rutland, MA in November. We are on my Dad's old farm. Animals and all. Here is Karen's email address diogenespkr@aol.com

At 7:59pm on August 26, 2008, Dave Williams said…: Hey Johnny, How are you doing? Long time no see.

At 10:19am on August 15, 2008, Peter A. Mello said…: Hi John;
Thanks for joining the Tabor Boy Project crew. Hope you have some sea stories or old photos that have been hiding in the back of a draw somewhere that you can share with us.
Fair Winds,
Peter