35322 – 29.11.2022 – a speed of 8.5 kn blasting our way southwest

After a normal start to our day (wake-ups at 7 am), we had to say good-bye to our parents. Around 10 am, we departed from our docking position from Tenerife.…

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35022 – 27.11.2022 – final day of our first parent port

On November 27th, the floaties wrapped up their final day of our first parent port. We began with a great morning of family sail training organized by several of our…

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35022 – 26.11.2022 – the second day of the parent port

Yesterday was the second day of the parent port. The marine biology students left in all haste in the morning, skipping breakfast to get to a rocky beach in time…

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35022 – 24.11.2022 – The merge of two worlds

Yesterday  we woke up with excitement brewing in the air as the thought of seeing our parents after a long time away settled in our minds. The day began with…

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35022 – 23.11.2022 – practice makes perfect!

Yesterday, we got lots of practice with tacking and jibing manoeuvres. The first jibing manoeuvre was done with the idle watch. This manoeuvre was successful, with the stern of the ship turning through the wind beautifully. Later, we attempted our first ever…

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35022 – 22.11.2022 – Everyone is sick

Good morning! Everyone is sick. Okay not everyone, but on our first day back to classes after Morocco we are all getting our sea legs (and stomach) back and getting…

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35022 – 21.11.2022 – going to Tenerife

Yesterday we met the new crew for this voyage! We did sail training at port, and completed a deep ship clean. We also practiced a general alarm maneuver. We set…

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35022 – 19.11.2022 – visiting Morocco

On Saturday November 19th 2022, students and faculty traveled by bus from Taliouine to Agadir.  In the morning students swam in the pool, hiked, and went on a walking tour…

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35022 – 13.11.2022 – a man overboard procedure?!

Saturday started with a pod of dolphins putting on a show against the rising sun. A spectacular start to a wonderful day. Everyone’s eyes lit up as they took in…

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35122 – 12.11.2022 – Dear, floaty’s parents 

Another beautiful day at sea! Today was one of the first days that we lead setting the sails by ourselves. It was a very calm day and perfect for sail…

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