Day 1 – Gallows Bay, St. Croix 3/3/35 Written by students Coltin, Chase, Norah, Keeton, Phoebe Last night, we departed from CSS at 2000 hours Mountain Standard Time on the dingy yellow Durham Bus Services[…]

Yesterday, we explored the art of the sailor, focusing on tattoos worn by sailors and the symbolism behind them. After learning about these meaningful designs, students practiced drawing traditional tattoos and creating their own symbolic[…]

After breakfast and chores this morning, we motored into Gallows Bay and docked the ship. Following a deep cleaning of our bunks, we shared tearful goodbyes before heading to the airport. The students are excited[…]

Students awoke to a brilliant sunrise over Green Cay and a warm breakfast of French toast casserole, making the most of our remaining eggs and bread. After completing chores, they boarded the shuttle to the[…]

Students started their day with a homemade breakfast of pancakes and fruit. After completing chores and cleanup, they gathered for “muster midship,” where the captain explained that we would skip our visit to the BVI[…]

Today, students had a full day of adventure on the island of St. John, starting with a hearty breakfast and, of course, some chores. Once the heads were cleaned and the deck scrubbed, students packed[…]

Today, we set sail for St. John on a longer voyage, with no spare time for off-ship excursions. Watch groups rotated through tasks like tending the sails, learning about navigation, constellations, engines, desalination, and developing[…]

Today, we embarked on a short sail to Culebrita Island, where we began with a beach landing via small boat. We enjoyed some beach bowling with treasures, including remnants of old sea turtle nesting sites.[…]

Today we sailed to Culebra! After breakfast, chores, and rotations, we gathered at midship to present the “almanacs.” One group taught us about navigation, another covered the engines, and a third shared a creature feature about[…]

Today, we set sail for Vieques and practiced our nautical chart-reading skills. We also relaxed with some well-deserved R&R—playing the ukulele, reading, and sneaking in a nap or two. Our evening adventure took us ashore for[…]