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Around the Americas Ship's Log
Waggoner: Firsts In Science – Around the Americas, Funds Needed for More
Reposted with permission from Waggoner Nov 30, 2024. Original article . There have been significant, noteworthy firsts in science thanks to the crew of s/v One Ocean and the Around the Americas Expedition. Thanks to their on-board meteorological station, microSWIFT buoy drops, polar observations
August 1 - Coming Home
Wind: 7–9 knots Swell: 1.5 meters Boat Speed: 5.5 ± knots Weather: Sunshine with scattered clouds Sails: Main with two reefs, mizzen up, jib with two reefs, engine on 24-hour Distance: 150 miles We were able to make good use of the wind throughout most of the night, enjoying the quiet rhythm of the
July 31 Working the Edge
Wind: 12–17 knots Swell: 1.5 meters Boat Speed: 6 ± knots Weather: Sunshine with clouds Sails: Main with two reefs, mizzen up, jib out 24-hour Distance: 150 miles We're working the edge of a front. Astern of us is a high-pressure system with light winds, while to the northeast a front is producing