Weather Report
Time : 9:00AM Pacific Daylight Time
Air Temperature: 7.2 Degrees Celsius
Sea Temperature: No Reading
Wind Speed: 29.5 Knots
Water Depth: 3879.6 Meters
Ships Speed: 8 Knots
Latitude: N 50.39
Longitude: W 142.10
Below is an infrared picture of the low pressure system that is currently giving us a bit of a "Nantucket Sleigh Ride," as they say back east. All doors and hatches are battened down as "Heavy Weather Procedures" continue to be in effect. Sleeping, for the first time on board, was a bit of a challenge, as the waves pounded the ship's hull. The feeling of being suspended weightlessly and then dropping reminds me of a bottom turn at the base of a headwall on skis or a ten foot wave on a surfboard. The one difference being is this is a 274- foot vessel. It's a smooth ride if you are able to go with the flow, otherwise your skin turns a pale shade of green.
Scientists and researchers will catch up on paper work and loose ends. Accurate measurements of liquids in these conditions takes hand-eye coordination. Being Memorial Day, it is fortunate that today is a travel day at sea as well as on land. Enjoy the ride!
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