News from GYLI

Our second full day at the GYLI conference began with pouring rain outside our tents. Luckily, we were able to meet at the nearby Pine Point school and the rain soon ended. The theme of Day 2 was religious pluralism and we focused on the 5 C's of Identity: Color, Culture, Character., Class and Context.

On Wednesday, we spent much of the day learning to sail! Jae was chosen to take the lead as the active mate tor a short time and she was charged with calling out the orders to the rest of the crew.

Lauren was the lead on the starboard side of the ship. Here she is holding the sail in place with the stopper knot that she was taught.

After so much hard work, the students had a chance for a little swim break - our UA students were the first to jump in the water!

By the end of the afternoon, our young sailors were back at work and climbing rat lines.

In the evening, the waters were a bit rough so we docked in beautiful Mystic, Connecticut - What a beautiful place and what a great day!!