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When did you sail aboard Tabor Boy?: 1960-64; 1974; 1989; 1992; 1994

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

Were you a member of the Schooner Crew?: No

Were you an Officer?: No

If "Other", please advise.: Martha's Vineyard

Did you participate in "Orientation at Sea" program for new students?: Yes

Tabor graduation year:: 1964

College attended and year graduated:: Univ of Penn, 1968

Do you currently work in the maritime field?: No

Current Occupation:: Novelist (retired banker)

Last time you sailed on Tabor Boy?: 1994

Do you own currently own a boat?: Marshall Marine Sandpiper (16 ft cat boat) S. Dartmouth, MA

Favorite Tabor Boy moment: Sailing in Buzzards in 1992 with my children, which inspiried attached poem, "SSV Tabor Boy aat Eight Bells.

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SSV Tabor Boy, a Sonnet

S.S.V. TABOR BOY

David T. Johannesen

Class of 1964

Hear the eight delicate bells of midnight

Sounding the commander’s watchful zeal;

The shallow hills of Falmouth shed their light,

Gray smiles across a starboard reach: ideal

Union of wind and tide, love’s surety

Leans the blissful hull into nourishment;

Mizzen and main point with alacrity

As fore jib snaps in surprised bereavement.

Eight bells again, now harsh in midday… Continue

Posted on July 20, 2007 at 11:56am — 1 Comment

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At 3:21pm on March 16, 2009, James Hutton said…: David,
My 30th and your 45th reunion are coming up in June; both impressive landmarks! I hope that you will be there as it would be great to meet and get a sail in with you.
Best regards,
Jamie '79

At 12:12am on July 23, 2007, Thomas B. Wolff said…: Lee then rhymes with the..........and not fearful symmetry.... It's nice to hear that you could share that experience with your children. I remember you well and always thought you'd be an artist(musician). I believe I remember you father came and played at vespers. Good
luck with your novel. Tom Wolff