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Yesterday was our second day of school at sea, the ocean wasn’t too aggressive for us to study. Also the last group of OS are getting ready for their exams. We had a good lunch and a good dinner, thanks to the chef. Yesterday it was cold outside and the waves picked up…...

Yesterday started with colours in the mess due to rain, wind and big waves. After morning chores, classes began as usual. The weather improved by the time we had to go on watch. It was no longer raining but it was still very cold and windy. During our watch, the…...

On March 27th, we concluded our second parent port in Dublin! after colours and chores, floaties had a brief window of shore leave for final goodbyes and last minute errands. At 12;30 we took off from the river Liffey with a quay side full of waving parents and friends. We…...

In Dublin’s fair city, Where skies aren’t that pretty, I first set my eyes on the green Alex II. As she sailed down the Liffey, We climbed up in a jiffy, From rigging to jigging a fine parent port.   Sincerely,Meredith (a chivalrous volunteer, who, due to a miscommunication, was…...

Good morning, 3 days until Dublin. We anchored near St Ives, UK yesterday. We will leave for Dublin sometime today in the afternoon and arrive the morning of the 23rd. We can see land once again! It’s rainy and cold, but this morning is a bit brighter.   Calvin  …...

Hello, we have 4 days left until we reach Dublin. Today is a normal lessons days. The students had the chance to do some ship maneuvers during study hall for their OS. We will be anchored sometime tomorrow off the coast of England.   Calvin   March 20th 2023 Latitude…...

Hello parents, Yesterday, the students had a day off from classes, however there is still watches. People were doing their OS had their exams – 6 floaties are now Ordinary Seaman with more examinations to come. There were some SOCO sessions to give us a chance to co-create the end…...

Hello parents, We are almost halfway through our sail to Dublin. The students are excited to meet their parents again in a week. Meanwhile, to keep ourselves occupied, many are training to get their OS (ordinary seaman) for the Alex-II. Besides that and classes, nothing much has been going on,…...

Apologies… I’ve e tried several times today to attach photos but they aren’t attaching. As always when on the 6-8 watch I started my day at 5:30am. Always going to the mess to search for food before going on deck. When on the 6-8 it’s crucial to have two breakfast…...

Yesterday was departure day from the Azores. Everyone tried to squeeze in one last adventure before our 2pm curfew. My group left early to go on a hike to a lighthouse and a gorgeous lookout point. Afterwards, we returned to the ship and it was all hands on deck to…...