Time: 0800h
Date: December 4, 2025
Latitude: 21 degrees 12.403 N
Longitude: 19 degrees 21.056 W
Average speed in the last 24h: 7.83kn
Distance in the last 24h: 188 nm
Total distance traveled this voyage: 547 nm
Total distance to destination: 458 nm
Temperature: 23 degrees Celsius
Wind: 20kn
Sailing Status: Sailing
Tides: N/A
Log Keeper: Grace Van Gurp
Tomorrow’s Log Keeper: Klava
Dear Family and Friends,
Today was what we call a “pleasant surprise!” Besides regular classes, colors, and watches we also had a Muster drill at 1300hrs. In a muster situation, all crew aboard the Alex II must immediately stop whatever they’re doing, grab their immersion suits and life jackets, then quickly file into formation on the main deck. You just have to pray you’re not in the shower when those 7 blaring short rings and 1 long blast go out (yes, it’s happened before…). In best cases we can manage this mustering process in under 5 minutes. This time, once we were all together, we also got to try out the fire hoses on deck – wielding them like mighty warriors 3-4 people at a time. Other amazing things that happened today were the terrific tortellini we had for lunch, the 04-08 watch setting a new sailing speed record of 10 kn, and even a couple of exciting dolphin sightings! All in all, for most people I can say that today was a good one, full of unexpected but enjoyable events; in other words, a pleasant surprise.
Best of Wishes
Grace
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