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Unexpected Change of Plans

August 03, 2025
B Watch looking good in their immersion suits.

Sunday, 03 August 2025

Noon Position: (Lat and Long): 41 deg 31.4’ N x 070deg 40.3’W

Ship Heading (degrees): NA – Alongside Dyers Dock

Ship Speed (knots): NA – Alongside Dyers Dock

Log (nm): 0.0

Weather / Wind / Sail Plan (from 1300 Watch Change): Sunny, cool, and dry conditions with a lite breeze. 

Description of Location: Alongside Dyers Dock in Woods Hole, MA

Our final day of preparations were well spent. The morning was dedicated to learning individual responsibilities during a variety emergency scenarios: Fire/Flooding, Man-Over-Board, and Abandon Ship. Though consideration of these events occurring at sea can be distressing, the knowledge that there is a plan and we have practiced our roles beforehand, fosters a peace of mind for all of us. We are reminded of the value of prevention and the importance of our hourly boat checks which are designed to catch any problems early before an emergency arises. 

The afternoon was dedicated to more training in the lab with additional time spent setting and striking sails. At this point we are all ready to head out to sea. First thing tomorrow morning, during high slack tide, we will cast off the docklines and begin our adventure on the high seas! 

Cheers

Jeff Schell, Chief Scientist

Sonya learns how to handle the fire hose as part of our Watch Quarter Station Bill training
Annabel, Melina, Luke, and Evelyn standby to haul on some halyards to set the fore staysail and jib