30423 – 27.02.2023 – a night of aggressive rock and roll

After a night of aggressive rock and roll (from the ship), everyone woke yesterday morning for another day of regular classes on the Atlantic ocean. Overheard are some tips for…

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30423 – 26.02.2023 – Large waves coupled with 40 to 50 knot winds

On February 25th, students, faculty, and the crew members were treated to a beautiful display of the ocean’s power.  Large waves coupled with 40 to 50 knot winds mesmerized the students on watch and the onlookers…

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30423 – 25.02.2023 – Yesterday marked our 6th day at sea

Yesterday marked our 6th day at sea, however it feels like it’s been soooo much longer. We are currently waiting for a storm to come, however, so far it’s been…

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30423 – 24.02.2023 – 5th day at sea in the CROSSING OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

breakfast: plain bread roll with soccer ball design with dijon mustard, 3 spicy salami slices, & 3 cucumber slices 10/10 breakkie   colours richard the mate spoke Scarlett was conducting…

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30423 – 23.02.2023 – We celebrate birthdays

When crossing the Atlantic, not much happens. We fall into the routine of sleep, watch, class repeat. We will continue this for the next two weeks. Days tend to blend…

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30423 – 21.02.2023 – our first full day of the Atlantic crossing!

On Thursday February 20th, we had our first full day of the Atlantic crossing! (Pt. 2). Classes went on as scheduled and we had chicken legs and French fries for…

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30423 – 20.02.2023 – Perhaps I’ve been at sea too long

Yesterday we left Bermuda at 10am. The pilot, Daniel Craig, who you might know as James Bond from the movies, came onto the Alex to steer us out of the…

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30423 – 15.02.2023 – dancing in the dungeon

Yesterday we arrived in Bermuda and woke up to heart-shaped lollipops and rave tickets taped to our cabin rooms. It was Valentine’s Day 🙂 We celebrated with karaoke in the…

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30423 – 14.02.2023 – Happy Valentines Day!

Yesterday the Alex II was struggling through a storm.  Throughout classes students would be bracing themselves to stay upright – and back shaft struggled with many broken dishes and spilt waters.…

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30323 – 12.02.2023 – A “brief” day in the life of a class afloat faculty member

7:00 Alarm goes off… hit snooze and listen to roommate getting up for her morning coffee 7:09 Alarm goes off… hit snooze, realize you’re having a bizarre dream about a…

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