Eagle 3/C Summer Cruise

Colleges and Universities A-Z Coast Guard Academy - New London
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<p>By now, all of the Phase 1 3/c cadets are on board Eagle at ROTA SPAIN for a cruise into the Mediterranean, the French Riviera, and then to Bermuda (where Phase II 3/c cadets embark and begin their 5 weeks on Eagle). </p>

<p>2013 Swabs will pick up Eagle in the North Atlantic (Rockland, Portland, or Portsmouth) for a week long sailing experience in late July-early August.</p>

<p>You can follow their journy via the USCG Eagle facebook page here:</p>

<p>United</a> States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE | Facebook</p>

<p>PS - 47 days 'til R-Day</p>

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<p>CGC Embodies Maritime Partnerships
May 13, 2009
Navy News</p>

<p>ROTA, Spain - Coast Guardsmen aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle (WIX-327) hosted an evening reception for U.S. Sailors and special guests during a port call at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota.</p>

<p>Approximately 100 Spanish military members, dignitaries and local business leaders joined U.S. and multinational military personnel on the three-masted training vessel for a social event in an effort to strengthen relations between the military base and the Spanish community.</p>

<p>USCGC Eagle Commanding Officer Capt. Chris Sinnett welcomed everyone onboard and said the event was a perfect start for the cutter’s deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.</p>

<p>“Our goal is to build relationships and help each other out,” said Sinnett. “It doesn’t matter if you are from Spain, Germany, the U.K. or the U.S.; events like this help us learn how to work together when some of the tougher missions need to be taken care of.”</p>

<p>NAVSTA Rota Commanding Officer, Capt. Bill Mosk – who gave his welcome address in Spanish – thanked the entire group for recognizing the importance of promoting friendship among neighbors in the region.</p>

<p>“This is a historic event for two reasons,” said Mosk. “First because we are carrying the tradition of cooperation internationally and second because we are doing it onboard an U.S. military vessel that was originally built and used here in Europe. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this unique opportunity to build relationships.”</p>

<p>During the reception, guests were given tours of the 70-year-old ship nicknamed the “tall ship” because of its high white Sails.</p>

<p>“I loved to see the ship, and I really thank the commander [of the base] for his speech, his Spanish is very nice,” said Ivan Llansa, a local business leader from Jerez de la Frontera.</p>

<p>“The ship is beautiful: we can see all the routes ever taken starting from Germany, and it’s so amazing to attend an event like this. I’m very happy to come and meet all the nice people from the base.”</p>

<p>The “tall ship” is currently homeported at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) in New London, Conn., but it was originally built in 1936 in Hamburg, Germany, and it is the seventh U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard ship to bear the name Eagle dating back to the year 1792.</p>

<p>Each summer, Eagle conducts two- to three-month training and goodwill cruises with cadets from the USCGA to stateside and foreign ports. This year the “tall ship” visited Rota as its first stop in a European tour.</p>

<p>[CGC</a> Embodies Maritime Partnerships](<a href=“Military Daily News”>Military Daily News)</p>

<p>:cool:</p>

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<p>Luigi, thanks so much for the info and updates. It helps a lot. Pics in the links gave me nice new background wallpaper for computer, too. </p>

<p>Fair winds and great sailing to all aboard…an absolutely beautiful ship!</p>

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<p>Great posting - please keep 'em coming - love hear what’s going on in each port with Eagle and the cadets and crew.</p>

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<p>Does anyone know anything about the change of command that is set to happen when Eagle is in Charleston? Is it happening at a set date/time? It there a ceremony? Open to the public? Just curious as some friends are hoping to visit our 3/c when Eagle ports in Charleston. Thanks…</p>

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<p>She’s safely at the pier in Monaco.</p>

<p>[Le</a> Meridien Monte Carlo Live Monte Carlo Webcam](<a href=“Le Méridien Beach Plaza - With Private Beach on the Mediterranean Sea”>http://www.lemeridienbeachplazaview.com/)</p>

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<p>She’s left Monaco, sailing the French Riviera toward [url=<a href=“http://www.ot-cassis.com/us/venir/geographie/]Cassis”>http://www.ot-cassis.com/us/venir/geographie/]Cassis</a>, France<a href=“scheduled%20to%20arrive%20on%20Saturday”>/url</a>.</p>

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<p>CURRENTLY 203NM WSW OF PUNTA DOS CAMINOS, PORTUGAL. [N</a> 36°06 W 012°59’](<a href="Google Maps)</p>

<p>COURSE 281 DEG, SPD 8.5 KTS.</p>

<p>Due to arrive Hamilton, Bermuda on 11 June.</p>

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<p>CURRENTLY 213NM ESE OF SANTA MARIA, PORTUGAL. CRS 273 DEG, SPD 10.5KTS. 2009-May-31 08:00 N 36°22’ W 020°36’</p>

<p>[Tall</a> Ship Tracking Map](<a href=“http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/tallships.phtml]Tall”>http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/tallships.phtml)</p>

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<p>2,200 nm to Bermuda!</p>

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<p>A sincere thanks for the links provided. I’m not particularly computer savvy , and don’t have a facebook/myspace/twitter acct so feel a tad out of touch. We have not heard from our cadet since he took off on the high seas.<br>
After a careful search on the Facebook page, and much to our delight and surprise, we were able to find a picture of our long-lost son (conversation with his sister, "does this look like your brother? and she peered carefully and said "yup, that’s him!)
So we are able to discern he is on the EAGLE, working hard and hopefully having a good cruise. Thanks for the updates and links. It means the world to us to have a glimpse of our son and life in the CG.<br>
Fair winds and smooth sailing to all aboard.</p>

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<p>Sorry, but the pictures don’t copy to this board:</p>

<p>3 June 2009
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Yesterday at 9:44pm
3/c Brian Shields
Looking back, my time on Eagle has gone by pretty fast: we only have ten days left. I’m looking forward to the next phase, but Eagle has been pretty good. As we started to make our way to Monaco, I was assigned in the Operations Department. That included standing helm and look out watches and other training. At first it seemed like there was not enough time for sleep, but you get used to it. Monaco was a blast and then we took a short trip to Cassis, France. The best thing I did there was cliff dive.
We’ve been underway for a while and now I’m in the Support Department. That includes mess cooking and keeping the boat clean. The next nine days I will change to Engineering Department. One thing about Eagle is that you really get to know your classmates a lot better. At times Eagle is not all fun and games: we work hard, but in the end it has been a good experience.
ABOARD USCGC EAGLE (WIX 327) Northern Atlantic Ocean - Boatswain’s Mate Chief Warrant Officer Paul Dupuis (center) was recently advanced to CWO4 at a ceremony held aboard Eagle. Dupuis, who enlisted in the Coast Guard on August 2, 1982, says he arrived aboard Eagle not knowing how much he’d wind up enjoying the people, the places and the work. “I didn’t really have a sailing background, so this was a real challenge,” said Dupuis, who now says he’d recommend a tour aboard Eagle to anyone. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie)
ABOARD USCGC EAGLE (WIX 327) Northern Atlantic Ocean - Third Class Cadet Ryan Sherman holds two insignia in his hand. The green device represents his freshmen year, while the red represents his sophomore year. According to a long tradition aboard Eagle, advancing cadets don their red shields the day the senior class graduates, and divest themselves of all symbols of “swab” year. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas McKenzie)</p>

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<p>Cliff diving on the French Riviera while on summer training. Gotta love it! :D</p>

<p>Looks like they’re about 1,500 nautical miles form Hamilton, Bermuda, and they’ll run into a little more weather before landfall next Thursday.</p>

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<p>6 JUNE 2009 - 0800 UTC (4AM EDT)</p>

<p>N 35°09’ W 045°27’</p>

<p>CURRENTLY MOTORING 968 NM NE BERMUDA </p>

<p>CRS 265 DEG, SPD 10.5 KTS.</p>

<p>Winds: None</p>

<p>Seas: None</p>

<p>**EAGLE is parked in the middle of the North Atlantic High pressure system, having to rely on her diesel engine to carry her to Bermuda on time. The crew and cadets are busy with training and making the ship ready for the show in Bermuda and the upcoming Change of Command ceremony in Charleston. On a 73 year old ship, that is not an easy task!</p>

<p>After crossing the Atlantic again, the permanent crew is greatly looking forward to getting back towards the USA and being able to be in closer contact with family members. Being in the same time zone goes a long way!</p>

<p>The class of 2012 is finishing up their EAGLE studies and getting ready for the second half of their summer, while the class of 2010 is making preparations to receive the second half of the 3/c class.</p>

<p>With no wind, it’s tough to sail, but the good news is the sun is shining and the weather is warm, so all in all it’s a great day to be underway!</p>

<p>** = [From</a> United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE facebook page](<a href=“http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-London-CT/United-States-Coast-Guard-Barque-EAGLE/45382907932]From”>http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-London-CT/United-States-Coast-Guard-Barque-EAGLE/45382907932)</p>

<p>:cool:</p>

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<p>Latest position fix at 4 AM EDT (0800 UTC) Wednesday 10 June </p>

<p>[N</a> 32°56’ W 061°49’](<a href=“Google Maps”>Google Maps)</p>

<p>CURRENTLY 130NM W OF BERMUDA. </p>

<p>CRS 250 DEG.</p>

<p>SPD 8.6 KTS</p>

<p>Partly cloudy, 80F degrees - water temp 84F.</p>

<p>Looks like an “on-time” arrival in Bermuda for tomorrow!</p>

<p>:cool:</p>

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<p>USCGC Eagle has docked in Bermuda, successfully completing Phase 1 of the 3/C Summer Cruise, a 31-day voyage of over 5,000 miles.</p>