Saturday, August 20, 2022 It was a few days into the trip and I had barely talked to anyone back at home. The days are so fast and exciting that before you know it, you’re settling into bed again in preparation for the long day ahead. I was standing on the stern of the ship […]
Taking the route less sailed
Saturday, August 20, 2022 The day began with cloudy skies, in conjunction with the impending storm forecast to approach from the north. Over a hearty breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes and fresh fruit, Captain Cameron informed us that the storm actually dissipated somewhat along our ship track, and that the anticipated 10-foot swells were luckily […]
Behind the scenes on the R/V Sally Ride
Friday, August 19, 2022 Today we spent the morning learning more about the R/V Sally Ride by touring the bridge, the server room, and the science gear room. I’ve really enjoyed seeing the ship behind-the-scenes, and the crew have been super welcoming and helpful in their tours and descriptions of machinery and job roles. Up […]
Ride
Thursday, August 18, 2022 One of the most surprising items to find on board the R/V Sally Ride is a picture of two older women standing relatively close to each other with smiles on their faces. The image, located on the bulkhead of the Aft Stairtower, gives no context to who they are, why they […]
Feeling unexpectedly at home
Thursday, August 18, 2022 Today is August 18th, 2022, and our third day sailing aboard the research vessel R/V Sally Ride. It is a completely new experience to be on a research vessel. The whole experience has been quite a learning experience for me. You have to relearn how to walk with the boat rocking, be […]
Perspective Shift
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Fog is deceptive. It descended on the R/V Sally Ride as we moved from Puget Sound to the open Pacific. Our world was compacted to a small circle of visible water and the echo of the foghorn in the yellow clouds. As we stood on deck, tracing the skyline for a sliver of […]
Gratitude
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Today was our first official day out at sea. I feel both excited to be here and nervous about seasickness. So far, I’ve managed to escape feeling sick. I owe this to a good combination of ginger, hydration, and plenty of time outside. The ship’s crew have taught us an incredible […]
Prelude to life at sea
Monday, August 15, 2022 The day began with my 8:30am alarm going off on the night stand next to my bed. I got up, showered, prepared for the day and headed to breakfast. Being in downtown Seattle at 9am was a refreshing yet intriguing experience. Took a cool walk to the Public Market Center while […]
Walk the Sailor’s Walk and Talk the Science Talk
It was a bittersweet morning today as we said goodbye to the deck and crew of Langseth. We hunkered down the runway onto the dock and were eager to stretch our feet and explore the land. Once on the ground, we combed the San Diego area. We went searching for wildlife, uncovered fossils at the […]
Monkey’s Fist
One of my favorite parts of this entire trip has been interacting with the crew. In particular, I’ve loved getting to know Patrick, the A.B. that I interviewed. Interviewing him over breakfast was the first time I’d really sat down and talked to him, and he met me again later that day on the deck […]
