Finally, some sleep. My watch lead was kind enough to skip me for anchor watch and I got the night to myself. I’m far from well rested but definitely fitter than the days before. The sea is dead quiet and we run on engine towards Cadiz. Arriving in port in the late afternoon it’s once […]
Trainee’s Log, Sept 25th, Day 9
At 7:30 I’m thrown out of bed and told to report to bridge at 8:00. I think they have a conspiracy here to not let me get more than 6h of sleep. On the bridge I’m greeted by the captain and first officer who enquire about my health condition. I’m grumpy as fuck, don’t give […]
Trainee’s Log, Days 7 and 8
Trainee’s Log, Sept 23rd, Day 7 Highlight of the day: Sitting on the jib, watching dolphins swim by below. Magnificent and graceful animals. Other than that still tired and fucked every single day. Part of me is seriously looking forward to Cadiz. Trainee’s Log, Sept 24th, Day 8 See above, minus the dolphins. Still haven’t […]
Trainee’s Log, Sept 22nd, Day 6
Yawn, for the past five days I’ve been tired, low-on-energy and cranky. The routine of the 0-4 watch goes completely against my normal rhythm. Most of my preferred sleeping time (23:00 to 7:00) I spend awake now. Getting more than six hours sleep in one go is virtually impossible. The first meal after waking up […]
Trainee’s Log, Sept 21st, Day 5
Every time I look down for more than a few seconds, I have a funny feeling in my head and stomach. My brain is still trying to cope with the constant up and down of the ship. Fortunately I haven’t brought forth any sacrifices to Neptune yet. Others are less fortunate. I was on pantry […]
Trainee’s Log, Sept 20th, Day 4
It’s a starlit sky. And I mean STARLIT! Milky way and everything. I haven’t seen a sky like that since the beaches in Far North Queensland. The weather is still mild and we start the night watch with a few minutes of star gazing. Everything is quiet and we adjust sails and brace yards. It’s […]