Floating Classroom : Interviiews

Our interviews with new friends This is the area of the Floating Classroom where we'll introduce you to new friends we meet along the way. Each of them in their own way have shared a story. They've talked about what fascinates them, who they are, what excites them or what they've done in the past. Through their stories, we've gotten to know a little bit more about the areas in which we're traveling. We hope you enjoy meeting them as much as we did.
	Katarina - A Day in Grenada 11 years old in the 6th grade. I live on a boat called Escape Velocityand right now we are in Grenada. We met Katarina and her family in St. George's, Grenada shortly after we arrived. One of the highlights of her visit to Grenada was a tour of the island. Katarina was very enthusiastic about her day-long excursion and was thrilled to turn her adventure into a journal entry and podcast for us. Meet our cruising enthusiast, 11-year old, Katarina who's going to take you on a mathematical tour of three island factories. Read more >>
	Judy and Tom Barbernitz Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park Warderick Wells, Bahamas Tom and Judy were enjoying life aboard their sailboat in the Berry Islands, Bahamas when a friend asked for Tom's help. The Park Ranger at Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park needed to leave the park for a month. So, Tom and a friend both agreed they would come down and help out 2 weeks each. Tom's buddy left but Tom and Judy stayed. That was 4 years ago. Tom and Judy both work in the park, are passionate about the park. They are a welcoming voice to all new visitors. Tom shares his views of the importance of the park>>
	Britanny Thompson Chesapeake City, Maryland, USA If you're wondering what it's like to be a kid and live aboard a boat, then come and meet a really neat friend Brittany. She's a 14-year old who is traveling with her parents on their wooden power boat, M.V. Victoria. Meet Britanny >>
	Dr Richard Byles Education Director, Virginia Air and Space Centre Hampton, Virginia, USA Richard Byles worked for 25 years as a Marine Biologist on Sea Turtles in the Caribbean and Latin America. For the last 12 years Richard has been actively involved in the Education Department of the Virginia Air and Space Centre. He is truly a science enthusiast who is excited by learning and wants to instill some of this passion and excitement in younger children. Meet Dr Richard Byles >>
	Mr Lesley Dawson Retired Waterman Dandy, Chesapeake Bay,Virginia, USA We met Mr. Dawson at his home in Dandy - #314. He was born and raised in this house. As we looked around the living room and front room, there were charming old photographs of his grandparents, parents and relations. A picture of his father's boat, the Louise, was hanging in the front room. We could see damage around the house from Hurricane Isabelle in 2003 where the water came up 15 inches (33 cm) above his living room floor. Meet Lesley Dawson >>
	Stephan Henderson Owner, The Seafood Kitchen Hampton, Virginia, USA Whenever we travel to seaside communities, we always look for fish and chip shops. It must have something to do with our up-bringing in Newfoundland and South Africa. As David walked into the straight-up restaurant, Stephan started chatting to him as he does with all his customers. A generous and gregarious story-teller. You just have to meet him. And his fish is the best in town. Meet Stephan Henderson >>