Experiences

Hello all,

Here’s what we have been up to since I last posted. Last night after Pub night a bunch of people stayed up late laying around the pool deck for some stargazing. We decided that because last night marked our halfway point on our Atlantic crossing that we would sleep outside and watch a mid-ocean sunrise. It went alright despite a stiff breeze but the sunrise was pretty cool. Some clouds made it less than perfect but how many people can say they’ve watched the sun make a full lap around the horizon from the comfort of a chaise lounge whilst in the middle of an ocean?? I took a good nap today after being up so early and then took a tour of the bridge after class! It was so cool to see how it all operates up there and all the computer systems involved. While we were hanging around near the helm a radio call came in from a small sailing vessel that we were approaching. They were in no trouble but simply calling just to check in, even though we were in 25+ knots and 3 meter seas.  Later in the afternoon I layed out for a little while and then played some pickup volleyball. We are full steam ahead for Spain and everyone is getting anxious to be in port. The Sea Olympics begin tomorrow afternoon so we are having meetings tonight to plan for that. Pretty much all for now. Cool to check off some things from the bucket list! By the way, I have never appreciated Goldfish as much as I do now that they aren’t just a few steps away.

Jeff