Sand Island via Sea Scouts' M/V Reliant, April 4-5, 2009

Troop 351 rode to Sand Island, in the Columbia River across from St Helens, and was able to perform the duties of deck crew. We camped on the island, where we did a one mile compass course and cooked backpack-style.

Railroad bridge opens as we approach it.

Noah and Cristiano secure the lines.

Jon is ready to leap aboard.

Noah concentrates at the wheel.

Troop loads on our gear on a beautiful Sunday morning.

A beautiful place to camp on the north end of Sand Island.

Scouts enjoy the wide open river.

Kenny is dead serious at the helm.

Best seat on deck.

The appeal of backpacking stoves and food was strong.

Collaboration on the compass course.

Hosing the deck with river water.

Chris, Matt and Patrick handle morning flag.

Christiano pops out of the forward hatch.

The forward escape hatch provides amusement.

Line crew 3 in action.

Tying up back at the Sea Scout dock.

RSC 4/7/09. Thanks to Rita and Paul for the pictures.