Thursday June 15 – Brinton Center and Island Mate Zach

Before we were out of our rental car, our Island Mate, Zach, was out to greet us. He gave us the first of many option for our Keys Adventure and the crew quickly decided what they wanted to do first. Swim test and snorkeling first, base tour Friday morning.



Zach showed the crew to our bunkhouse, we picked our bunks and stowed our gear and quickly changed into swimming trunks. Snorkeling gear was issued and the crew went down to the floating dock for our Blue Swimmer Test. Before we swam we saw our first Tarpon, at the time it appeared big.



Everyone passed the swim test and we were free to snorkel along the coral formation at the edge of the Brinton Center marina. Our first of several snorkeling opportunities.

We left the water for closing flags and dinner.

After dinner, adult leaders and youth crew leaders have a meeting in the galley to discuss adventure opportunities and safety issues of a Keys Adventure. The leader meeting was followed by a campfire. Island mates provide a history of Sea Base and the Brinton Center and perform skits for the new crews. All Island mates at the campfire jump into the marina channel every time anyone says Hurricane.

The campfire ends with all crews returning to the galley for a slide show about the Keys Adventure.

Quite Time and Lights Out. Everyone has had a great two days and the real fun is still ahead of us.