Today, Christmas is in full swing aboard the Alex-II! Floaties are doing everything they can to get into the Christmas spirit. The wrapping on advent calendars have been torn off, Christmas sweaters have been put on, and Mariah Carey can be heard from every corner of the vessel. Many floaties…...
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 tacking manoeuvre. This was less successful, but practice makes perfect! Then we seized the opportunity to practice another jibe, which went smoothly. On the horizon…...