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In order to get to know all the crew, I am rotating through the watches. I am now on B watch. My watch leader is second mate Amy, and my watch mates are Samantha and Sinker. B watch is called the "banker's watch" by the crew because it is closest to a soft lifestyle. I am on deck after breakfast from 0800 hours to noon, and after dinner from 2000 hours to midnight. Unless a lot of sail handling is required, I am not called on deck and so I'm able to sleep through the night. This watch also allows me to have the daytime hours of noon to dinner free to myself. The guys on C watch tell me not to get too comfortable. The toughest watch is yet to come!
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Having the days free has given me a chance to watch dolphins. This time Andy put on a harness to climb down into the rig below the bow in an effort to touch the dolphins. So far only Kelly and Summer have touched them. I also spotted my second sea turtle! It looked to be about two feet across, and was poking its head up as it floated on the surface. It has been a real treat to see them.
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