Programs Blog

July 26, 2025

Noon Position: (Lat and Long): 20°39.104’N 156°45.466’W

Ship Heading (degrees): 280°

Ship Speed (knots): 6.1

Taffrail Log (nm): 240.6

Weather / Wind / Sail Plan (from 1300 Watch Change): Clear skies, light wind

Description of location: Between Maui and Lanaˋi

Hello from Hawaiˋi! Today marks our third full day underway. We were woken up at 6:00 for a lovely breakfast from our stewards before C watch took the deck for the morning watch. We started off by doing some chores, then Matt and I went to science with Süpi. We started in the lab by finishing off a 100 count from the evening watch’s neuston tow. At about 11:15 we performed our own neuston tow, as well as a surface station in order to get some samples for water quality. After we finished our lab duties, including the hourlies and the watch summary, we went back to help with deck duties until 13:00. We then went to lunch, which was tuna poke bowls courtesy of the tuna we caught yesterday. After that, I went up on top of the doghouse with Hana and looked out at a beautiful view of Maui. I think the highlight of my day was getting to shower for the first time in days.

Overall, the time on the ship so far has been good. Luckily, I never got seasick, and most everyone who was is starting to get back to normal. All of the food has been really good. My favorite watch so far has been night watch because the stars are so beautiful, and my favorite role on watch (other than being in the lab) is lookout. Right now, what I’m most looking forward to is getting in the water to snorkel tomorrow. Our next watch is dawn watch, which I expect will be pretty long, but I’m excited about getting to seeing the sunrise. Until then, I need to get some sleep. I hope everything is going well at home, and I’ll talk to you as soon as I get the chance!

Abby Adams, C Watch, UC Davis