![]() ![]() ![]() That’s literally called, ‘learning the ropes.’ Laundry Day “We have to memorise all this, which rope is for what,” Oman tells us. Our tour starts on the foredeck where the square sails are controlled (those perpendicular to the boat.) There is lattice of ropes arrowing down off the mast, ending in orderly coils tied at the base. We’re conscious not to encroach too much on their shore leave so keep our visit snappy. Today’s itinerary includes a hike to Diana’s Peak and more exploring of St Helena. “They were surprisingly chilled,” says Oman. Yesterday they swam with St Helena’s whale sharks, a first time experience for the boys, and saw an aggregation of seven. The “Gulden Leeuw” (Golden Lion) was built on behalf of the Danish Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in 1937 and during its period it was frequently used for marine biological research. This is a school with a difference, focussing on students’ personal development in becoming ‘global citizens’ through world exploration. Marcus is one of about 40 students on board the tall ship, Gulden Leeuw (Golden Lion), a floating school that teaches Maths and English and many more things besides. I got seasick for the first time in months.” Class Afloat, Exploring The World “Me, another student and an able seaman went up the mast to stow away a ripped sail, but the wind was gusting 40 knots and the boat was rocking like crazy. ![]() It was “the scariest moment” said the student. School With A Difference | Sharon HenryĬlimbing a 43m mast on sailing ship ‘Gulden Leeuw’ crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a gale blowing 40 knots is what 18 year old Marcus, from Montreal, Canada, recalls as a memorable experience. Here she is anchored in James Bay, St Helena with the distinctive landmark of Sugar Loaf in the background. Dutch Tall Ship Gulden Leeuw (Golden Lion). ![]()
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