Environment
Does the Piscataqua river contain mostly freshwater or mostly saltwater?
Saltwater
What do you call the front end of a boat?
Bow
What is the name of the river that the Gundalow sails on?
The Piscataqua River
What were/are Gundalows made out of?
Wood
Does Captain Matt live on the Gundalow?
No!
What causes tides to occur?
The moon
What is the term used to describe the shape of the Gundalow's hull? (Hint: it helps the Gundalow in navigating shallow waters)
Flat-bottomed
What town or city does the Gundalow dock in?
Portsmouth, NH
What were Gundalows designed to carry?
What are the three forms of respect that were discussed on the first day of camp?
What are the two main types of plankton?
Zooplankton and phytoplankton
One!
What are the cluster of islands just off the Portsmouth coast called?
The Isle of Shoals
Why was the Gundalow designed to be able to lower its yard? (beam holding the sail up)
So it can pass under bridges
Name one of the crew members on the Gundalow
Counselors, I hope you remember...
What is the term you use to describe saltwater mixed with freshwater?
Brackish
What are the three ways the Gundalow can be propelled?
By sail, by engine, and by sweeps (oars)
What is the name of the large body of water upstream of the Piscataqua river? Hint: it lays between Greenland, Newington, Newmarket, and Durham
Great Bay
How long ago was the first Gundalow built?
A: 20-50 years ago
B: 50-100 years ago
C: 100-300 years ago
D: 300-1000 years ago
D, the first Gundalow was built about 400 years ago
Who is Charlie's boss?
Michael
What do you call an area where saltwater and freshwater mix?
An estuary
What is the name of our Gundalow?
The Piscataqua
Name one of the islands visible from Creek Farm
Leachs Island or Clampit Island
How long ago was our current Gundalow launched?
A: This year
B: 1-5 years ago
C: 5-20 years ago
D: 20-40 years ago
C, our Gundalow was launched in 2011
Which counselor has worked the most seasons of Gundalow camp?
Ainsely