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You can either scroll through these pages or click on a face to jump directly to that crew member. You can also see our new crew members receive their official (and exclusive) Half Moon crew shirts.

AnnaBryannaFemkeHtatmyatKennethMarritMathijsMayRoosmarijnStephanieXavierYarrick
Captain William ReynoldsScott BeiterRon GroenesteinBob HansenFritz HoekstraMenno de LeeuwDoug Lyke
John W. MangrumHenk MorelMark MorelJason ShorthouseDanielle StevensJan de Vries

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Student Crew

Anna

Anna
Bornego College, Heerenveen
Starboard Watch
Research Project: Salinity

Hi! My name is Anna and I'm fourteen years old. I live in Jubbega with my little sister, mom, and dad. My hobbies are painting, drawing, and I love to make music! I'm looking forward to sailing on the Half Moon, but most of all I'm looking forward to meeting the crew and the other students on the ship!

Bryanna

Bryanna
Rensselaer Middle School, Rensselaer
Port Watch
Research Project: Salinity

I am twelve years old. I love to eat and make music. I would like to make new friends during the voyage.

Femke

Femke
Bornego College, Heerenveen
Port Watch
Research Project: Salinity

Hi, my name is Femke and I'm 15 years old. I live in Heerenveen with my parents and my brother. My hobbies are dancing, horse riding, and video editing. On the Half Moon I'm really looking forward to climbing to the mast top and enjoying the view.

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Htatmyat
Rensselaer Middle School, Rensselaer
Starboard Watch
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

I like to relax and watch TV. My favorite food is pizza. My parents are divorced and I mostly live with my dad. I'm really quiet at first but I'm lively after I'm used to you.

Kenneth

Kenneth
Rensselaer Middle School, Rensselaer
Starboard Watch
Research Project: Salinity

I like naps, reading, learning, eating, and rain. I hope to make new friends on this trip.

Marrit

Marrit
Bornego College, Heerenveen
Port Watch
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

Hello, my name is Marrit and I am fourteen years old. I live in Rotsterhaule with my mum, dad, and two little sisters. I love to play volleyball and softball. I look forward to sailing past the Statue of Liberty. And I look forward to meeting the others.

Mathijs

Mathijs
Bornego College, Heerenveen
Starboard Watch
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

Hello, I’m Mathijs and I’m 14 years old. I have a brother and a sister. I live in Gorredijk. I like to skate and play the drums. I think I will really enjoy the experience of being in New York and sailing on the Half Moon.

May

May
Rensselaer Middle School, Rensselaer
Starboard Watch
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

I’m twelve years old. I like food, sports, and music. I also like to sing and making new friends.

Roosmarijn

Roosmarijn
Bornego College, Heerenveen
Starboard Watch
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

Hello, I’m Roosmarijn and I’m 14 years old. I live in Heerenveen, a town in the North of The Netherlands. I live there with my parents. My hobbies are photography and playing soccer. I hope that I can take some beautiful pictures on board of the Half Moon. I’m really looking forward to it!

Stephanie

Stephanie
Rensselaer Middle School, Rensselaer
Port Watch
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

I'm Stephanie. I'm very helpful, I'm friendly, and I like to clean.

Xavier

Xavier
Rensselaer Middle School, Rensselaer
Ordinary Sailor/Lichtmatroos

Port Watch
Research Project: Mechanical Advantage

Hi, I am Xavier. I'm a boy. I have two brothers, one older and one younger. I love shoes and playing sports. Basketball and football are my favorites.

Yarick

Yarick
Bornego College, Heerenveen
Port Watch
Research Project: Celestial Tracking

My name is Yarick. I'm thirteen years old and I live in Gorredijk, a small town in the north of The Netherlands. I live there with my parents, two sisters, a dog, and a rabbit. My hobbies are volleyball, tennis, and playing games on the computer. I look forward to learning about the history of the Half Moon during this trip.

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