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Nine days aboard American Promise

Source: American Promise reaches across Massachusetts Bay with her solar panels, wind turbines and hydro generator all working hard

volunteer Deb Debiegun runs a brainstorming session

the Rozalia Project crew shows o? the results of a clean up on Damariscove Island

“Choke! Choke! Choke!” Ashley yells. This is our tactic to prevent people from gathering in the boat’s belowdecks trafic lanes. With a galley that’s perfect for socializing—and nine people sharing the casual camaraderie that comes with life onboard—“chokes” are a common occurrence as folks hustle to prepare for ROV launches, educational programs and sailing.

We’re aboard the historic , made famous by Dodge Morgan’s 1985-86 record-breaking solo nonstop world circumnavigation. These days she belongs to the Rozalia Project, and each summer she houses volunteers, scientists and lots of positive energy. The Rozalia Project, founded by Rachael Miller and James Lyne, for nine days during the summer of 2017, on a journey spanning Boston, Massachusetts, to Kittery, Maine.

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