The weather has been fairly strong the last couple of days with good-sized seas. A dollop of water over the rail, some rolling and the new hands think they might be in some maelstrom. The older crew carry on with their duties as if this is nothing unusual. Which in fact it is. These are nice fair-weather waves pushing us to St. Helena.
Seas are about six to eight feet.
It's funny to watch old crew teach new crew how to steer and the mutual frustration. Starting our able-bodied seaman study course on Monday. Had a muster on the subject yesterday to explain what is involved. Sea time certificates, the application process, physical exam, drug test. Two-part written exam, subjects include Rules of the Road, safety, seamanship, first aid, ship handling and mooring, etc.