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Sailing
The Crazy Canuck is at it again!
Excitement was in the air as the day dawned, the Equator grew ever closer. My watch team (with Peter and Chris) was on the morning shift and Peter started calculating the time we would cross the mythical line that divides the Northern and Southern Atlantic Ocean. The estimated time was noon plus or minus 20 minutes. It was difficult not to check the GPS position every 10 minutes!
Those who go to sea often hear of King Neptune arriving at such a time in order to promote those worthy souls from Pollywog to Shellback, in the watery realm.We were still surprised when he arrived and called upon us to honour tradition and answer for crossing the equator without permission. After completing our penance we rose as shellbacks one and all.
For me this was one of the features of the trip and it did not disappoint. To be sailing with this group of like minded, international individuals far from land has been a learning experience.
This would not be possible without the tireless efforts of our Skipper, Mate and Anton who stood in for King Neptune on this occasion. This is definitely a passage to remember.
James Leslie
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Equator Day!
Excitement was in the air as the day dawned, the Equator grew ever closer. Those who go to sea often hear of King Neptune arriving at such a time in order to promote those worthy souls from Pollywog to Shellback, in the watery realm. We were still surprised when he arrived and called upon us to honour tradition and answer for crossing the equator without permission. For me this was one of the features of the trip and it did not disappoint. This is definitely a passage to remember.
Snag it or sweat it! Rolls Royce bunks, watches and fans
Today marks day 6 of one of the most epic passages I've decided to take on. There is something wildly exciting and equally calming about being surrounded by nothing but ocean. I get to watch the entire rhythm of the world shrink down to wind, weather, watches, and 10 humans trying to get a sailboat to another continent. I'm not sure if former bloggers have noted, but this passage is HOT as balls. We continue to laugh, learn, and sweat.
She’s a big ship on a much bigger ocean2335
We also have faced the fact that although Adrienne is a very big ship, she sails over a much, much bigger sea. We all recommitted to being more attentive - treating our watch as a verb not a noun. We might feel comfortable handling Adrienne, but we're not on cruise control and this is no highway. I had not realized to what degree sailing the open ocean requires a daily commitment to awareness, intention, and vigilance. I'm glad for all of us my tutorial was clear but relatively mild.