This past week, the Kaléo Program ventured out into one of British Columbia’s most beautiful areas—the Gulf Islands.
After an intense first week of classes, we decided to switch gears and head out on our next adventure aboard the Pacific Grace, one of two Tall Ships that are a part of the Sail and Life Training Society (S.A.L.T.S.).After loading our luggage, we left the Victoria harbour and said goodbye to sleeping on dry land for five days.
After only a few hours into the trip, we were blessed to encounter several orca whales swimming past our ship and even a family of seven orcas surfacing, slapping their tails, and jumping!
Although there were lots of different wildlife creatures to be seen throughout the Gulf Islands, this was easily one of our favourite moments to be had during our trip.
Our job aboard this ship was similar to that of any other Tall Ship sailors of their day. We were the crew!
Jobs varied such as scrubbing the deck and polishing brass early in the morning, washing dishes in the galley, keeping watch while sailing, staying up late for anchor watch, hoisting the main sails, and even steering and navigating the ship itself!
This was a truly amazing experience as we got to see how ships functioned long before motorized vessels came into play.
While our ship was still motorized so that we could reach our destination in low wind, we were still able to exploit the inner workings of how Tall Ships function.
Jobs varied such as scrubbing the deck and polishing brass early in the morning, washing dishes in the galley, keeping watch while sailing, staying up late for anchor watch, hoisting the main sails, and even steering and navigating the ship itself!
This was a truly amazing experience as we got to see how ships functioned long before motorized vessels came into play.
While our ship was still motorized so that we could reach our destination in low wind, we were still able to exploit the inner workings of how Tall Ships function.
Though our jobs and duties aboard the ship were a large part of the experience, it didn't go without having a little bit of fun in between. Students could be found either climbing to the top of the mast, or hanging off the front of the boat in the “whiskers” net.
We also spent a couple afternoons paddling ashore in the ships Dory’s (no, not the loveable Disney character), which could be best described as one of the tippiest paddle boats ever invented.
These small jam-packed boats were our chariots to some of the most beautiful beaches and hikes that this wonderful province has to offer.
We also spent a couple afternoons paddling ashore in the ships Dory’s (no, not the loveable Disney character), which could be best described as one of the tippiest paddle boats ever invented.
These small jam-packed boats were our chariots to some of the most beautiful beaches and hikes that this wonderful province has to offer.
Amongst all the different activities of the S.A.L.T.S. Program, we also closed every day with a time of worship, prayer, and sharing.
This gave each leader and student the opportunity to share the parts of their testimony that tells of how God called them into His discipleship. We continued to individually pray for each other and thank God for his provision and guidance towards fellow students.
This gave each leader and student the opportunity to share the parts of their testimony that tells of how God called them into His discipleship. We continued to individually pray for each other and thank God for his provision and guidance towards fellow students.
After a long, but adventurous five day voyage, the Pacific Grace had to begin making its way back to the Victoria Harbour to bring the Kaléo program back home.
But, of course, there was still one last adventure in store—the ships rope swing! Though it was a cold brisk morning, that didn't stop our students from taking the challenge of swinging off the boat into the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean.
We then ate, drew the anchor, and headed back to Victoria.
But, of course, there was still one last adventure in store—the ships rope swing! Though it was a cold brisk morning, that didn't stop our students from taking the challenge of swinging off the boat into the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean.
We then ate, drew the anchor, and headed back to Victoria.
On behalf of Camp Qwanoes’ Kaléo Program, we would like to thank S.A.L.T.S. and its crew Tony (Skipper), Beth, Sam, Elske, and David for once again giving us another memorable experience aboard the Pacific Grace.
For more information, you can visit their website at www.salts.ca
For more information, you can visit their website at www.salts.ca
You can also be in prayer for our students as they enter into their second class this week!
We are pleased to welcome Sid Koop to Qwanoes as he will be teaching on Camp and Youth Ministry.
Sid has had a long standing relationship with Qwanoes and we are very blessed to have him join our program this week.
Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers. Our students have been evidently growing in their faith so far in the Kaléo Program and we are excited to see what God has panned for them in the weeks to follow!
We are pleased to welcome Sid Koop to Qwanoes as he will be teaching on Camp and Youth Ministry.
Sid has had a long standing relationship with Qwanoes and we are very blessed to have him join our program this week.
Thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers. Our students have been evidently growing in their faith so far in the Kaléo Program and we are excited to see what God has panned for them in the weeks to follow!
In Him,
Dustin Smith
Kaléo Program Intern
Camp Qwanoes
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