Donna
Connecticut River Academy
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

I chose to come on this voyage because I love the adventure! I live for excitement. I hope to get a greater understanding of a working life because I don't work at home, so it would be good for me.

Donna is on Port Watch.

Dustin
Connecticut River Academy
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

I'm a junior (the oldest student sailor on this trip) and I'm here because I want a real adventure and a nice "break." (With all the work, it's hardly a "break.") What I want to accomplish here is really to get to know all of my crew mates.

Dustin is on Starboard Watch.

Evelyn
Connecticut River Academy
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

I wanted to be on this voyage because I thought it would be an enrichening experience. I have never been away from home overnight for a long time before, so it seemed like a good opportunity to take.

Evelyn is on Starboard Watch.

Gabriella
Connecticut River Academy
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

I decided to come on this trip because I felt like it would be a great opportunity to experience life with other people. Learning about the ship and gaining knowledge from othhers who know more about ships than I do is really exciting.

Gabriella is on Port Watch.

Jeannine
Connecticut River Academy
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

I love water and boating for many reasons, but I have only been on speed boats, so I'm itching for something new to try.

Jeannine is on Port Watch.

Joseph B.
Connecticut River Academy
Lichtmatroos/Ordinary Sailor
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

I came on the Half Moon to learn how to climb and work on the ship. I would like to learn these things and about the history of these waters.

Joseph B. is on Port Watch.

I wanted to go on this voyage so that I could meet new people and have an experience out of my comfort zone. I hope I will gain people skills, tolerance, and physical skills from this trip! It's going to hopefully change me a lot.

Joseph D. is on Port Watch.

Nathan
Connecticut River Academy
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

I came to the Half Moon because I want to learn how to sail and the right way to do it. Also, to meet new friends.

Nathan is on Starboard Watch.

Sandy
Connecticut River Academy
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

I came to this voyage because I wanted to experience how people back in the day struggled, and the advantages of traveling on a ship. I hope to learn new skills from this experience, such as stepping out of my comfort zone.

Sandy is on Starboard Watch.

Timothy
Connecticut River Academy
Lichtmatroos/Ordinary Sailor
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

I chose to come on the Half Moon because previously I've only sailed on boats 20 feet long or shorter. Being on this ship will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Timothy is on Port Watch.

Zack
Connecticut River Academy
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

My reason for coming on the Half Moon's voyage is to enjoy being out on the water and learning how to operate a ship.

Zack is on Starboard Watch.