Lots of activity on the Alex yesterday. Starting at 17:30 and going on into the night and early morning, we must have set and taken down at least 15 sails.…
Yesterday, we enjoyed a day off from classes. We worked together to partake in a deep ship clean to ensure that the Alex is taken care of on this long…
We had a drill yesterday where the crew practiced what to do in case someone falls overboard. Later some of us climbed up to the windsock. It’s the highest you…
While we began yesterday under sails, the winds diminished significantly and by dinner time we were instructed to bring in all the sails, which is no easy task! We had…
It was a beautiful day in the middle of the Atlantic yesterday. The waves were pretty calm and it was warm in the sun. A+ day. The dishwasher worked sometimes,…
Naps were key yesterday. We watched „The Conjuring“ in the dungeon. There seems to be something wrong with the dishwasher…we hope the engineers can fix it. Time: 08:00 Date: March…
We spent most of yesterday tilting from side to side. Walking around became personal training. Some cups and jugs also found their way towards the ground. Time: 08:00 Date: March…
Just another day on the Alex yesterday. Classes, watch, and safety drills. Jack and Anaïs modeled the survival-suits for us, showing us how to put them on in case of…
Yesterday we said goodbye to our families and started our last long voyage. Next stop: back to the Netherlands. Lunch: sausages and cheesy dumplings Dinner: chicken drumsticks, roasted cauliflower and…
