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April 28, 2002
Weekend Edition
Vessel Data
Status: Enroute from San Francisco, CA to Papeete, Tahiti
Latitude: 06-55.8’N
Longitude: 133-31’W
Distance: 275.6 miles
Total: 3060.3 miles
Gone: 2015.4 miles
To Go: 1043.9 miles
Current Speed: 11.0 kts.
Engine Setting: 75 RPM’s 1 engine
Weather
Air Temperature: 82°F
Humidity: 85%
Wind: E 15 knots
Clouds: Altostratus
Sea Temperature: 81°F
Currents:
Water Depth: Fathoms
Sunrise: 0538
Sunset: 1803
The morning greeted us with squalls that are typical in the Inter Tropical Convergence Zone. The heavy downpours showed up on our 3cm. radar, effectively blocking any indication of nearby ships.
Aboard the TSGB
Days 6 & 7
Daily Log:
Weekend at sea
 The weekend addition of virtual cruise covers from Friday night until Monday morning. A lot of activities took place over the weekend while heading south. The students in deck training learned to use the mechanical advantage of blocks and
tackles to lift over 400 lbs with only a little over 10 lbs of force. Our Man Overboard crew practiced
launching and recovering the rescue boat so that they will be prepared should we have a real need for a rescue.
The weather has turned very tropical and humid. Although we are still 6 degrees above the equator,
the winds have begun to swing to the south. The sky looks very much like the Inter Tropical
Convergence Zone with large thunderclouds in the morning and late afternoon with occasional squalls
or showers. The birds and sea life have also changed. We are seeing tropical birds and flying fish as well as many tuna jumping.
Splicing Practicing Stopper Techniques on a line
Observation:
Another beautiful Tahitian sunset kept the mood light during an ASCMA (Associated Students) Dance on the stern of the Golden Bear.
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