26.12.2023 – Atlantic Christmas!!!

Holiday: Christmas Crew morale: super high After sleeping in (Colours was cancelled in favour of a chill 1000-1300 hr brunch) and waking up to the smell of fresh pancakes, eggs,…

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25.12.2023 – Merry Christmas from the Class Afloat Community. 

Merry Christmas from the sailors from all across the world on the Alexander Von Humboldt! It’s very festive on board for a tall ship and that’s because each and every…

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24.12.2023 – Nichts zu tun – Perspektive aus dem Maschinenraum

Hi Lads and Lasses, hier kommt der langersehnte Statusbericht aus dem Maschinenraum. Natürlich wollt ihr wissen was täglich da unten so vor sich geht. Unsere wundervolle Alex 2 ist bekanntermaßen…

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24.12.2023 – we had good wind and up to ten sails out

On saturday 23 December, we had good wind and up to ten sails out, it was a glorious sunny day with an armosphere further electrified by our preparation of the…

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17.12.2023 – Students are eager to return to Mindelo

On December 16th, students continued with their academic studies and watches as we transitioned from Sao Nicolau towards Mindelo.  After dinner, the ship anchored, and watches climbed the rigging to pack the sails.  Upon…

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17.12.2023 – Gesund und munter

Perspektive eines Bordarztes. Auch für mich, Thorsten, eine völlig neue Erfahrung. Seit 2019 bin ich regelmäßig als Schiffsarzt auf der Alex und hatte etwas gezögert, einen Class Afloat Törn mit…

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16.12.2023 – Another day at anchor!

In the morning during colours, we got the splendid news for a swim call. This is when we get to swim off the boat. We did our chores well but…

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15.12.2023 – Hello to all friends

Hello to all parents/ guardians, friends, and family members who continue to follow us on our journey, Thank you so much for your support as we sail across the sea!…

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14.12.2023 – as day reached 1pm, it was hot like fuel.

On the last day in Praia, the floaties were out and about Some stayed aboard to relax and chill, others went hunting for WIFI and food. Collage applications were being…

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13.12.2023 – Hand in Hand – Perspektive einer leichtmatrosigen Verwalterin

Diese Reise ist anders als alle vorherigen für mich und das in vielfältiger Hinsicht. Ich bin Silvia, Verwalterin und Leichtmatrosin auf diesem Törn. Ich habe mich vor 15 Jahren mit…

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