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SEA Currents: SSV Corwith Cramer
August 01, 2018
Seasick

Last sight of land
Ship's Log
Noon Log
224.4 nm
Course
140
Ship Speed
4.12 knots
Weather
22.5 degrees Celsius with 4-5 ft waves
Wind
SE F2, heading towards Oceanographer’s Canyon
Today, C watch was woken up at the tender time of 6:00, with the scents of breakfast sandwiches wafting through the lower deck. We were motor sailing from the Continental Shelf to the canyons, at a speed of 4.1 knots, over raging waves of 4-5 feet. It was our first full day without any sight of land, as we had motored SE from Provincetown during the night. However, our stomachs could barely hold on to our breakfast, as we soon left a trail of McBrittles for the bottlenose dolphins trailing the ship. Even Aldin, with his abdominals of steel, eventually succumbed to the rocking of the boat.
While some students lay abjectedly to the side, breathing for dear life, the lab watch launched a Secchi, as well as a phytoplankton net fruitful with phytoplankton and a super lobster. The deck watch took hourly checks and readings, and steered the ship. Our stomachs were reprieved when we came within about 50 nm of the canyons, and the seas calmed and the Cramer was able to use the wind and sails. After filling our drained stomachs, we then set the gybe to move the stern towards the wind. However, our relief was short-lived when the captains realized we were blowing too far SE, and needed to use the motor. Exhausted, C watch climbed into their bunks, and all was dark. As we drifted off, we couldn't help but realize our thankfulness for our parents' care, and the security of our home.
- Aldin & Emma
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Hello Amanda and fellow salty dogs. So sorry to hear about the rocky sea and sickness that fell upon many. Just think, a new topic of a moment in time to write about in your college essay.
All is well at home. BB, Orion, and Rocco miss you. Oliver is indifferent. I think about you all the time and love you tons. I can’t wait to hear about your adventure.
Love, Mom
xoxo
Bonine is a beautiful thing! Love you, Dad
A nice story. We hope you get adjusted to the waves soon. Otherwise, the dolphins will get fat. We look forward to the next story.
Hi everyone! I hope you are all feeling better today.
Few more days to go until Woods Holes ....
Safe sail, clear skies and fair winds - take care guys!
Thank you for the updates. We’ve enjoyed reading about your adventures out at sea. It looks like the ocean won’t give up its secrets easily!
Love,
The Aksay Family
Sounds like C watch fed the dolphins! Hopefully those suffering from seasickness are feeling better today. We look forward to learning about the Corwith Cramer’s time at Oceanographer’s Canyon. Thank you for keeping us updated.
Mom, Dad and Hailey send Emma a group hug to Emma
We are proud that all of you made it to deep (and rough!) waters. An experience of the sublime.
Souds more like a roller coaster! Why does vomit always look like carrots? Haha!
Thank you for your fabulous posts! Sounds like a great adventure! We so enjoy reading them.