You’ll have no problem finding sunscreen on the TS Kennedy! Gallons of sunscreen with pumps have been placed out on deck so that they are easily accessible for the cadets. There’s sunscreen on the Helo Deck where cadets gather to socialize or play basketball and out on deck in areas where cadets perform maintenance.

The Medical Team reminds cadets of the importance of wearing sunscreen. Cadets who foolishly ignore this advice and get a sunburn are still responsible to stand watch, attend class, and complete maintenance.

When the TS Kennedy is in port, cadets will find sunscreen near the hut on the deck where they are required to check out. This provides an opportunity for cadets to protect themselves before a day of beach, boating, or exploring. There is also insect repellent on the table below a large painting of a mosquito with a red line through it. There are also notices that remind you to spread on sunscreen first and then apply insect repellent.

The cadets and crew aboard the TS Kennedy want every Follow The Voyage – Share The Experience participant to stay safe. Be sure to practice sun safety. Even if you’re following the cadets from the snowy north, protecting yourself from the sun is important. Remember that snow reflects up to 80% of the sun’s UV light, so the sun’s rays hit you not just once, but twice!

Click on the link below to stop by Sick Bay and get some safety advice.

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Welcome aboard the T.S.Kennedy! The cadets, crew, and I are thrilled that you are participating in the 2020 Follow the Voyage program. We are bound for many exciting ports of call. I know that there will be miles of learning ahead. Please watch for new entries to my Captain's Log. I welcome your comments and questions.

Most sincerely,
Captain Michael J. Campbell

Nautical Terms

Aft - The back of a ship. If something is located aft, it is at the back of the ship. The aft is also known as the stern.

All Hands - Entire ship’s company, both officers and enlisted personnel.

Aweigh - The position of anchor as it is raised clear of the bottom.

Bow - The front of the ship is called the bow. Knowing the location of the bow is important for defining two of the other most common sailing terms; port (left of the bow) and starboard (right of the bow).

Bridge - A structure above the weather deck, extending the full width of the vessel, which houses a command center, itself called by association, the bridge.

Deck Hand, “Decky” - A person whose job involves aiding the deck supervisor in (un) mooring, anchoring, maintenance, and general evolutions on deck.

Forward - The front of a ship. If something is located forward, it is at the front of the ship. This is also known as the bow.

Knot - A unit of speed: 1 nautical mile (1.8520 km; 1.1508 mi) per hour. Originally speed was measured by paying out a line from the stern of a moving boat. The line had a knot every 47 feet 3 inches (14.40 m) and the number of knots passed out in 30 seconds gave the speed through the water in nautical miles per hour.

Port - Port is always the left-hand side of the boat when you are facing the bow. Because “right” and “left” can become confusing terms when used in the open waters, port is used to define the left-hand side of the ship as it relates to the bow, or front.

Rack - The term to describe a bed aboard a ship.

Starboard - Starboard is always the right-hand side of the boat when you are facing the bow. Because “right” and “left” can become confusing sailing terms when used out in the open waters, starboard is used to define the right-hand side of the boat as it relates to the bow, or front.

Safety First: Sun & Insect Protection - February 7, 2020

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