First Full Day at Sea

2025-2 | ADRIENNE II | Trans-At: Salvador, Brazil-Canaries

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
October 2, 2025 | First full day at sea

We are all working into the rhythm of the sea. For some, this means dealing with seasickness. The rest of the crew is rallying around those not feeling well to offer support. And though not all are 100%, we are happy to report they are in good spirits and are on an upward trend as their bodies adapt to the constant sway of the ocean.

The ocean is a mesmerizing shade of blue that continues 2,000 feet below. Mother Ocean has already given us a show of a dozen small Atlantic dolphins jumping and swimming under ADRIENNE's hull. They disappeared as quickly as they came, as if to say, "Follow us, we know the way." It seems to us just an appetizer of treasures that lay ahead on this journey.

- Lance, Adrienne II Crew

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