Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Heading towards Gibraltar




5/27
We’ve changed our course en route to Gibraltar as there seems to be a storm or two worth avoiding. We’ll miss the Azores but it should be smooth sailing as we cruise past Spain and Morocco in just a few days’ time. At the moment, there is nothing but blue waters and the occasional sailboat sighting!

Everybody has been very busy with coursework for their classes, which are focused on building a solid understanding of the daily operations aboard the ship. Throughout the day, students study subjects such as navigation, rules of the nautical road, and engineering – all of which require hitting the books in the evening. I see them study so I know how hard they are working, taking the occasional break to play Battleship or Chess.

The weather has been blustery but comfortable, so long as you’re wearing coveralls or a light jacket on deck. I'll be in touch soon with more info as we head towards the strait! 

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