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The Learning Pages

As our Voyage of Discovery proceeds, we'll use this page to share what we've learned with you. Click on the icons below as we add them to view individual entries.

River ScienceRiver Science

We use both traditional and modern techniques to better understand the waters in which we sail.

Celestial Tracking
Cloud Cover
Mechanical Advantage
Salinity

ShipcraftShipcraft

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.

Anchor Watch
Duty Roster
Half Moon History
Line Handling
Marlinspike
Sail Handling
Working the Rig
The Task Matrix

Crew Rating LogCrew Rating Log

The Replica Ship Half Moon Crew Rating Log (Replica Schip Halve Maen Bemanning Rang Log) allows new crew members to track their progress as they learn valuable skills. Click here or on the image at right to learn more!

Projects & Presentations

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

Celestial TrackingCelestial Tracking

Research Team: Jessica, Allexus, Kierra, and Sarenha
Senior Advisor: Hennie Groenvelt
Orientation | Data Collection | Presentation | Summary

Mechanical AdvantageMechanical Advantage

Research Team: Benjamin, Valerie, Dylan, and Jelle
Senior Advisor: Scott Beiter
Orientation | Data Collection | Presentation | Summary

SalinitySalinity

Research Team: Janko, Sudarat, Ethan, and Maarten
Senior Advisor: Menno de Leeuw
Orientation | Data Collection | Presentation | Summary

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