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  Day 3 in Split

Sunday, 10 June     Day 38   Daily Log   Voyage #  0307

 

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Day two in Split was perfect, the sun was strong, but the sea breeze cooled things down. Our students were every where. Many rented scooters and we would see them buzzing by as they explored the area. Others rented jet skies, and played on the water all day. We did see other absorbing the magnificent architecture and historical sights, and at the end of the day many were seen on the beach taking in the other sights.

There were some lessons learned, you must always buy a bus ticket and make sure you have it punched before you ride. A misunderstanding of this simple rule could have became ugly as a group of students returned to the ship, but things worked out in the end.

This is indeed a wonderful port, the Romans realized it centuries ago. We swam in sheltered salt water pools where Caesar might have swam. Dined in areas which were frequented by the ancient Romans and enjoyed the magnificent views just the way that they did.

Many of our students truly appreciate the fact that they were in a vibrant city, which is built among the ruins of such an ancient society. Our short history simply can't compare to the history of this Region.

We will enjoy Split for one more day then once again set sail. West bound this time heading towards home.

 

 

 

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Daily Cruise Statistics
        

Position at 1200 Local Time (LT)                                                   Zone Description GMT+2 hours
 
Arrival Split Croatia

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Wind: 
Sea:    
Swell: 
Sky:     Partly Cloudy
Temperature:  Hot  Air     Sea   

Synopsis: 

   
 
PHOTO's
        

                                     

                                  

                                                                         Sunset over Split

 

God's Catch and Release Program, This one's going back          Roger, Wes and Ray getting reacquainted with the sun

 

                                                  Some of the wonderful sights of Croatia

 

Notes:  

Gibraltar Info:             Gib Info

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Split Info:

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Rockland/Castine  Excursion:

Rockland to Castine the day we arrive back at our home berth (30 June) has been designated as a possible "excursion day".  The U.S. Coast Guard has granted us a permit to take extra persons on board above our vessels certification.  To do this we have to have certain lifesaving procedures and equipment on board.  Accordingly the numbers we can take are strictly limited.  We, of necessity,  have limited our guests to 2 persons per upper class student on cruise (immediate family members only) plus official MMA invitees and crew member guests.  We can not offer more because we do not have the lifesaving capability.  Also this is always a tentative adventure which, because of weather, security, operational difficulties etc. may be cancelled up to the last moment.  The security issue is becoming a big item in how we offer and execute these excursions, so for those who are planning to attend please be patient with the necessary safety and security procedures.

Tally   
Cruise mileages:

Castine to Gibraltar

Gibraltar to Palermo

Palermo to Split

Split to Halifax

Halifax to Rockland / Castine

 

TOTAL Cruise Mileage:      

 

 3889.5   Nautical Miles

    

    

    4460   Nautical Miles   (Estimated)

      280   Nautical Miles   (Estimated)

 

    

   
 
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