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30623 – 31.03.2023 – 5 floaties got their OS certification

Hello!! Yesterday, was another fun day at sea, we got to congratulate the 5 floaties who got their OS certification! We’re currently sailing through a storm: “It’s going to be rock & roll all day long”, said the Captain. This morning the chef said something tragic; there’s no more fresh tomatoes on board… It’s…...

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30623 – 30.03.2023 – second day of school at sea

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…...

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30623 29.03.2023 – rain, wind and big waves

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…...

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30623 – 28.03.2023 – our second parent port in Dublin

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…...

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30623 – 27.03.2023 – Dublin

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…...

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30523 – 21.03.2023 – We anchored near St Ives

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  …...

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30523 – 20.03.2023 – We will be anchored tomorrow

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…...

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30523 – 18.03.2023 – the students had a day off, however there is still watches

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…...

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30523 – 16.03.2023 – The students are excited to meet their parents

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,…...

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30523 – 14.03.2023 – Thankfully we have sugar back on the boat

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…...

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