Alex 2 Logbuch

Date: 08/01/2026 Location: Barbados, at anchor   Dear friends and family, January 6th was filled with nerves as we officially began exams. The first exams included history, as well as Math 11 and Math 12. We are now anchored off the coast of Barbados and cannot wait to return home. Last night, we were treated to an extraordinary sunset, perfectly signifying the end of a beautiful semester. It felt like a moment to pause and reflect on how much we […]

Log date: 06/01/2026 Latitude: 12º 27.8’N Longitude: 059º 07.8’W Average speed last 24 Hour:  4.5 knots Distance last 24h: 105 NM Total distance this voyage: 509 NM Total distance to destination: 49 NM Temperature: 26.5º C Sea state: 2 Wind: 10 knots E Sailing status:  Sailing   Dear family and friends, We are slowly approaching Barbados with full sails, full spirits, and under beautifully lit skies at the time of sunset, and afterwards full of stars and a bright rising […]

Log Date: 01/04/26 Position: 08°49.89’ N | 56°52.57’ W Average Speed (last 24 hrs): 5.5 kn Distance (last 24 hrs): 131 NM Total Distance This Voyage: 245 NM Distance Remaining: 304 NM Temperature: 27° Sea State: 2 Wind: 4 kts Sailing Status: Sailing Log Date: 01/05/26 Position: 11°56.7’ N | 058°01.02’ W Average Speed (last 24 hrs): 5.7 kn Distance (last 24 hrs): 147 NM Total Distance This Voyage: 401 NM Distance Remaining: 153 NM Temperature: 27° Sea State: 1 […]

Log Date: 01/03/26 Position: 07°14.53’ N | 55°24.25’ W Average Speed (last 24 hrs): 6.1 kn Distance (last 24 hrs): 113 NM Total Distance This Voyage: 113.6 NM Distance Remaining: 432 NM Temperature: 25° Sea State: 1 Wind: 13 kts ENE Sailing Status: Sailing We spent a truly wonderful and meaningful time in Suriname. The jungle offered space to slow down, relax, and recharge. During our visit, we explored a village rooted in Maroon culture, where descendants of African slaves […]

December 29th Today, students reacquainted themselves with life on land with a trip into Suriname’s capital, Paramaribo. It was a sweltering, sunny day, punctuated by short rain showers. Our guides did warn us that the weather in Suriname is unpredictable. In the city, students ventured off in groups of four or more, taking in the distinctive Dutch colonial architecture of the city and enjoying local culture and food. For many, the wooden church was a highlight; it was once the […]

Date: December 28, 2025 Time: 0800 hrs Total distance travelled this voyage: 2105 nautical miles Temperature: 25 degrees Sailing status: at berth Log keeper: Emma Dear Family and Friends, Today was a momentous occasion; we saw land for the first time in fifteen days! Now, we can all say that we have crossed the Atlantic on a tall ship! Beckett and his fishermen caught a big Cobia. Fish will most likely be on the menu for dinner tomorrow. Classes continued as […]

Daily Update 26.12.2025 Time – 0900 (UTC) Ship Time – 0800 (-1) Date – 26.12.2025 Position – 06 29 54’ N 053 49 36’ W Average Speed Last 24 Hours – 5 kts Distance Last 24 Hours – 121 nm Total Distance this voyage – 1970 nm Total distance to destination – 94.7 nm Temperature – 26 degrees celsius Sea State – 1 Wind (Beaufort) – 2 Status – Sailing Log keeper – Claire Cuddihy   Yesterday was a busy day […]

Date: December 25, 2025 Time: 08.00 hrs Latitude: 07° 09.6’0 N Longitude: 052° 07.8’ W Total distance 1899 NM Average speed 5.71 kn Temperature: 26°Celsius Sea State: 3 Wind force: 5 Status: Sailing   T’was the day before Christmas, Joy was flowing through the air, Most floaties asked for presents, A few others asked for more hair.   The day began ordinarily. Watches were ongoing and groggy floaties made their way to colours to listen to morning announcements. During colours, […]

Date: December 24, 2025 Time: 08.00 hrs Location: Middle of the Atlantic Lat 7°22.8’N Long: 050°16.1’W Total distance 1762 NM Average speed 5.29 kn Temperature: 27°Celsius Wind force: 3-4 Status: Sailing   Dear Family and Friends, Today was a great day. All the watches are preparing for the Watch Olympics, which is going to happen on Christmas Day, classes are almost over and finals are right around the corner.  We have 16 days till semester break. Everyone is excited to […]

Log date: December 23rd Latitude: 8º 14.86 Longitude: 48º 21.85 W Average speed last 24 Hour: 6.67 knots Distance last 24h: 160 nm Total distance this voyage: 1610 nm Total distance to destination: 512 nm Temperature: 27ºC Sea state: Humid, Calm, 1 metre swells Wind: 18 knots Sailing status: Sailing Today’s log keeper: Dawson Dear Family and Friends, Today we got into the holiday spirit by doing some holiday baking, Grace organized a day of Christmas cookie baking and festive […]