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Saturday, 19 July 2025

Noon Position: (Lat and Long): 41 deg 32.682’N x 70 deg 44.102’W

Ship Heading (degrees): 20 deg

Ship Speed (knots): 5.2

Log (nm): 86.38

Weather / Wind / Sail Plan: Sunny evening with no cloud cover and a perfect view of the horizon

Description of location: Stellwagen Bank

We had another long day at sea. Today C-watch took over dawn watch at anchor at Menemsha Bight in which we saw quite a few shooting stars and a beautiful sunrise. After catching up on sleep and having some delicious French toast we set off for the Cape Cod Canal. When relaxing on the deck I did see a pod of dolphins which was the second time we have spotted dolphins so far! During our downtime we had the most random conversations you could ever think of or most likely not think of. Rest assured we will never be bored.

In the afternoon we had some drills like the fire and abandon ship drills, in which I found that to be able to put a survival suit on in less than a minute is a great feat. Safe to say I really hope we never have to abandon ship. After zig-zagging around to be able to do our science deployments we headed straight for the Cape Cod Bay. I was out on the head-rig while we motored though Cape Cod Canal. It was quite a sight to see. Since we lack a speaker we were out there singing for the rest of the boat. I think a few people were relieved when we stopped but I found it very entertaining.

During our free-time a few of us decided to dissect a fish head we secured the day before. I looked at the blood and part of the gills under the microscope which was so cool. The entire affair was very bloody but also very interesting. After the fish stuff we ate a very delicious dinner of pasta and asparagus, C-watch started our watch! We hoisted the jib and then struck the jib because the wind was not filling it. We then furled in on the head rig while watching the sunset. It felt unreal. The crew off watch started singing again so we had our own radio while we worked. The rest of C-watch is doing their duties, like cleaning the galley, doing science deployments and boat checks. Overall today was another very eventful day. Wish all of C-watch energy to stay up until 0100.

Nira Schumacher C-Watch

To everyone back hope I am well and I know Opa is tracking my every move. Sadie, Happy Early Birthday (I don’t know when we will be on the blog next) Love to everyone <3