2nd Entry, 1240 Hours: With no time to waste before our departure, Captain Reynolds rejoins our new crew for a standard safety briefing. He covers various procedures for to deal with (and more importantly, prevent) emergencies such as fires and man overboard. Here, the captain leads the students in practicing proper hand washing. In 1609, disease was a major threat to sailors, and with 24 people sharing a tight living space, it remains a potential matter for concern on board the Replica Ship Half Moon as well. As the saying goes, an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure!