Argos carries on west as the breeze and seas build a bit and the miles pass under the keel.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Oct 31 Argo Update
Andy calls in the Halloween update from Argo. Lots of merriment and fun aboard as a great passage continues.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Last Shore Time Before Passage
Author: Micael O'Keeffe
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
Today was the last day where all the shipmates and crew had time available to explore the shores of Mauritius. Many got provisions and snacks, and maybe some chocolates intertwined. Although the weather has not been as amazing as it has been in the past, the rain is sometimes a nice refreshing break from the scorching sun. While many of us including me have been delighted to be on shore I am even more excited to be heading to sea for another passage which will be a bit shorter than the previous, but will prove not to be short on adventure.
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
Today was the last day where all the shipmates and crew had time available to explore the shores of Mauritius. Many got provisions and snacks, and maybe some chocolates intertwined. Although the weather has not been as amazing as it has been in the past, the rain is sometimes a nice refreshing break from the scorching sun. While many of us including me have been delighted to be on shore I am even more excited to be heading to sea for another passage which will be a bit shorter than the previous, but will prove not to be short on adventure.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Diving in Mauritius
Author: Chris O'Reilly
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
We started off the day with an early breakfast at 6am so we could have a full day of diving. We woke up to a surprise on the deck: it was completely covered with soot from the tanker we are docked next to, so we got to clean it up after breakfast. While one group headed out at 7:30am for the first dive session, my group stayed back and got to enjoy a movie down below and relax. It was much needed. We got picked up around 11am and headed to the dive site where some of us experienced our first ever wreck dive where a Japanese fishing vessel sank in the 80's. There were two great dives, and we saw a moray eel that must have been the size of my leg. Most of us are exhausted from the dives and staying up late to finish our lit review papers, so tonight should be an early night on Argo for most of the crew. Good night for now. Mike will update you all tomorrow.
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
We started off the day with an early breakfast at 6am so we could have a full day of diving. We woke up to a surprise on the deck: it was completely covered with soot from the tanker we are docked next to, so we got to clean it up after breakfast. While one group headed out at 7:30am for the first dive session, my group stayed back and got to enjoy a movie down below and relax. It was much needed. We got picked up around 11am and headed to the dive site where some of us experienced our first ever wreck dive where a Japanese fishing vessel sank in the 80's. There were two great dives, and we saw a moray eel that must have been the size of my leg. Most of us are exhausted from the dives and staying up late to finish our lit review papers, so tonight should be an early night on Argo for most of the crew. Good night for now. Mike will update you all tomorrow.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Free Day
Author: Samuel Paci
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
Today we had one large free day. The group split up after two morning classes, so I am unsure at other people's day and what they did so I'll talk a little about my own. After class I helped out with a few things on board, fixing some leaks and what not. Around 12:00, three other shipmates and I ventured off the boat to a hotel that we booked for the day. It was quite the change of pace, having people serve us food and other luxuries that we don't have on Argo. It was a weird feeling. However, it was a great day consisting of hot water showers, sailing, windsurfing, swimming in a pool, free internet, laughs, steak, and most importantly chocolate milkshakes. When the day was over, we all felt extremely relaxed and ready to had back home to Argo.
*The pictures included in this entry are from the previous day's tour of the island of Mauritius*
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
Today we had one large free day. The group split up after two morning classes, so I am unsure at other people's day and what they did so I'll talk a little about my own. After class I helped out with a few things on board, fixing some leaks and what not. Around 12:00, three other shipmates and I ventured off the boat to a hotel that we booked for the day. It was quite the change of pace, having people serve us food and other luxuries that we don't have on Argo. It was a weird feeling. However, it was a great day consisting of hot water showers, sailing, windsurfing, swimming in a pool, free internet, laughs, steak, and most importantly chocolate milkshakes. When the day was over, we all felt extremely relaxed and ready to had back home to Argo.
*The pictures included in this entry are from the previous day's tour of the island of Mauritius*
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