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Closeups of a titration test in action.River Science

We use both traditional and modern techniques to better understand the river.

Comparative Temperatures
Relative Humidity
The Deck Log
Cloud Cover
Wind Speed
Current Speed
Celestial Tracking
Water Depth
Water Clarity
Mechanical Advantage
Dissolved Oxygen
Salinity
Water Temperature
Wildlife

Closeup of a student's hands tying a knot.Shipcraft

Crewing a sailing ship requires a lot of new skills. Look over our shoulders as we learn how to stand watch, splice rope, and set the main course.

The Duty Roster
Line Handling
Marlinspike
Working the Rig
Sail Handling
Charting Position
The Task Matrix

Closeup of a student's hands writing notes.Presentations

We don't just learn new things... we teach our crewmates what we've learned, too. Click the image at right to follow the students' progress.

 

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