Logbuch Alex-2- 2025-03-12 _ Class Afloat – The swell was huge 12. März 2025We had quite a day out here in the north Atlantic yesterday. The swell was huge – up to seven meters at times – so we were being tossed around from the afternoon on. In other news not connected to the weather: we have five new leichtis! Congratulations to Maya, Carlos, Jonny, Zach and Devon! They join […]50406
- 2025-03-12 _ Class Afloat – Daily updates 12. März 2025Hi all, My emails aren’t sending with pics. Here are the last three days‘ worth of updates. I’ll send pics separately in another email and through WhatsApp. Thanks, Mel DAILY LOG FOR MARCH 10 Yesterday we had our day off of class. We did a deep ship clean and we also gave Jill and Jannik […]50406
- 2025-03-08 _ Class Afloat – Crazy weather 10. März 2025We had some crazy weather yesterday. The waves and rain were pretty wild. The grosuntermarssegel ripped, part of the starboard anchor chain broke, and the obermars rahfall block broke, too – all in one day! Don’t worry, we’re all fine. Time: 08:00 Date: March 8, 2025 Latitude: 34° 52” N Longitude: 051° 00” W Average […]50406
- 2025-03-05 _ Class Afloat – Update for 2 Days on Bord 10. März 2025Hi folks, I had no internet access yesterday so here’s two days‘ worth of updates. The pics are from the 5th. The floaties lost the daily update info so I’ve provided as much as I can. Thanks, Mel 03/05/25 We did something pretty unique today: we replaced the grosobermarssegel while at sea! It ripped right […]50406
- 2025-03-04 _ Class Afloat – A 20-pound yellowfin tuna on Bord 10. März 2025Last night, Jack caught a 20-pound yellowfin tuna. In geography class we learned how to read maritime and island maps. It was a quiet day. Time: 08:00 Date: March 4, 2025 Latitude: 33° 33” 67’ N Longitude: 055° 22” 61’ W Average speed last 24h: 5 kn Distance last 24h: 120 nm Total distance travelled: […]50406
- 2025-03-04 _ Class Afloat – Today was gnarly! 10. März 2025Today was gnarly! We got hit by a surprise tempest, causing bedlam above and below deck: fun! The wind was so strong it ripped one of our sails in half (the grosobermars, if you care to know)! On the bright side, however, we hit 10.7 knot speeds. New record! Everyone’s okay, by the way. We love […]50406
- 2025-03-03 _ Class Afloat – First day of classes for the crossing 4. März 2025First day of classes for the crossing. It rained most of the day. There were even a few lightning sightings. We’re excited to make the crossing. Time: 08:00 Date: March 3, 2025 Latitude: 34° 23” N Longitude: 060° 28” W Average speed last 24h: 5 kn Distance last 24h: 121 nm Total distance travelled: 266 […]50406
- 2025-03-02 _ Class Afloat – So long, Bermuda 4. März 2025So long, Bermuda, and thanks for everything! We started the next leg of the Atlantic crossing at 09:00 yesterday morning, and by 10:00 we had a couple of stagsegel up, with more on the way. The rest of the day was spent making sure our cabins were sea-fast and just relaxing before the next 18 […]50406
- 2025-03-01_Class Afloat – Botanic Garden and Open ship 4. März 2025Yesterday we listened to an interesting presentation by Unchained on the Rock at the Botanical Gardens. In the afternoon we had the Open Ship which was a fun experience for all. Overall we had a good day before starting the Atlantic crossing. Time: 08:00 Date: March 1, 2025 Latitude: 32° 17” 53’ N Longitude: 064° […]50406
- Newsletter Februar 2025 27. Februar 2025Herzlich Willkommen zur Februar Ausgabe unseres Newsletters! In der zweiten Edition des Jahres dürft ihr euch auf das Erlebte von Bord freuen. Gleichzeitig blicken wir bereits auf die sich nahende Sommersaison. Wir wünschen euch wie immer viel Freude beim lesen. Newsletter Februar 2025 Ihr möchtet unseren kostenlosen Newsletter gerne per Mail erhalten und so keine […]Florian Guglielmi