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Un magnifique trois-mâts dans la rade ce week-end

Publié le jeudi 21 mai 2009 à 13H16

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Le trois-mâts barque "Eagle" est reconnaissable à sa livrée blanche rehaussée de deux bandes rouge et bleue, symbole des garde-côtes américains.
Photo DR

Toutes les marines du monde conservent dans leurs rangs goélettes, trois-mâts et autres grands voiliers destinés à parfaire la formation de leurs futurs officiers navigants. C'est notamment le cas de la marine américaine dont le magnifique trois-mâts Eagle est attendu ce week-end en rade de Cassis.

Habituellement basé à la Nouvelle Londres, dans le Connecticut, ce voilier en acier, construit dans les années trente, a mis le cap sur la Méditerranée avec à son bord, 124 "cadets" de la Coast guard academy. Après avoir relâché à quai en Principauté de Monaco, Eagle effectue une pause de trois jours dans les eaux provençales dans le cadre de la croisière d'application que tous les futurs officiers de la Navy doivent avoir accompli. Car sur ce point, les "anciens" sont unanimes : le sens marin ne se développe pleinement qu'en navigant à la voile.

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And the Yahoo translation:

A splendid three-masted ship in the roads this weekend

Published on Thursday May 21, 2009 with 13:16

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The barque “Eagle” recognizable with its is delivered white raised of two bands red and blue, symbol of the American coastguards.
Photo DR.

All the navy of the world preserves in their rows goélettes, three-masted ship and other sailing ships intended to perfect the training of their future officers flying personnel. It is in particular the case of the American navy whose splendid Eagle three-masted ship is waited this weekend in Blackcurrant roads.

Usually based at the London News, in Connecticut, this steel sailing ship, built in the Thirties, the course put on the Mediterranean with on its board, 124 “juniors” by Coast guard academy. After having slackened with quay in Principality of Monaco, Eagle carries out a three days pause in water of Provence within the framework of the cruising of application that all the future officers of Navy must have achieved. Because on this point, the “old hand” are unanimous: the marine direction develops fully only into sailing with the veil.

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Winds: Calm

Seas: Calm

Location: EAGLE is anchored in Cassis harbor, France. Cassis is a beautiful city just a few miles from Marseille in the south of France. Over the last several days, cadets and crew sailed EAGLE from Monaco in light and variable winds, setting almost all sail in an effort to grab a bit of wind. While underway, the training routine continued, with classes held in celestial navigation, chart preparations, flooding damage control techniques, and basic damage control. At the same time, cadets ran the entire ship, from manning the helm to assisting with meals and cleanups.

After departing Cassis in the near future, EAGLE will be en route her second Atlantic crossing of the summer while bound for Bermuda and the first American Sail Training Association tall ships festival of the year. These ASTA events are a fantastic opportunity for great liberty and swapping sea stories with tall ship crews from around the globe. Bermuda is also celebrating it's 400th anniversary of its founding, so everyone is looking forward to a great portcall.

From United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE facebook page

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LineInTheSand said:
CALM SEAS STILL? Come on now, where's the real ocean for these kids?
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How's this? Feel better now? :biggrin:

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*28 May 2:17 PM

Winds: East at 48 knots

Seas: From the east at 14 feet

EAGLE has completed the European portion of her 2009 deployment and is heading toward Bermuda at best speed. Best speed today is pretty good, as we have a full gale blowing behind us, pushing the ship through the water at 14 knots; not bad for a 73 year old tall ship! The crew and cadets are settling into some "blue water sailing" as EAGLE is a few days into an 18 day transit across the Atlantic. Training continues, with today's focus on damage control equipment and procedures, including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) practice, de-watering pump training, and a bit of chart preparations for EAGLE's arrival in Bermuda.

The class of 2010 is rapidly taking over the key positions of EAGLE's operations as they fine-tune their leadership and navigation skills in preparation for graduation (less than 1 year away). The class of 2012 is showing their spirit as apprentice level mariners by qualifying as helmsmen & bow lookout, assisting with sail evolutions, oil changes, deck maintenance and carrying out all the necessary functions of a ship which is home to 230 people while learning the basics of underway life.

Today's bright red sunrise over the African continent in EAGLE's wake was beautiful....it's great to be a sailor.

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* - From United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE facebook page
 
*31 May 2009

CURRENTLY 31.6NM SE OF SANTA MARIA, ACORES. CRS 267 DEG, SPD 10.5 KTS.

Winds: Southwest at 15 knots

Swells: Northwest at 10 feet

EAGLE is feeling the approach of a strong "cut-off" low pressure system north of the Azores islands. It won't be a huge storm, but should bring some rain, wind, and seas. However, with our seasoned crop of 3/c cadets, 1/c cadre, and professional crew, it should be no problem. In fact, it is more interesting from an academic perspective to watch the swells build, the barometer drop, and the winds build and shift direction. An outstanding lesson in practical meteorology to say the least.

The last few days have consisted of some good sailing and motorsailing as EAGLE continues to make good time towards Bermuda. During a period when the breeze was 20 knots on Friday, EAGLE made 11 knots under sail, quite impressive given the direction and intensity of the wind.

EAGLE's crew and cadets continue to look forward to liberty in Bermuda...the 3/c cadets will end their EAGLE experience there, but still have half of their summer training experience to go, spent either dispersed throughout the active fleet, training at CGA, or on leave. A new group of 3/c cadets will join EAGLE in Bermuda and sail her along the east coast of the USA until late July.

* - From United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE facebook page
 
CURRENTLY 292NM SW OF ILHA FLORES ARQUIPELAGO DOS AZORES.

N 35°27' W 034°53'

CRS 268 DEG, SPD 10.5 KTS

1,500 nautical miles from Hamilton, Bermuda.

**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. - - 3/c Brian Shields

** - From United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE facebook page
 
6 JUNE 2009 - 0800 UTC (4AM EDT)

N 35°09' W 045°27'

CURRENTLY MOTORING 968 NM NE BERMUDA

CRS 265 DEG, SPD 10.5 KTS.

Winds: None

Seas: None

**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!

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!

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.

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!

** = From United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE facebook page

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Latest position fix at 4 AM EDT (0800 UTC) Wednesday 10 June

N 32°56' W 061°49'

CURRENTLY 130NM W OF BERMUDA.

CRS 250 DEG.

SPD 8.6 KTS

Partly cloudy, 80F degrees - water temp 84F.

Looks like an "on-time" arrival in Bermuda for tomorrow!
 
CURRENTLY 15NM EAST OF BERMUDA.

N 32°25' W 064°21'

CRS 260 DEG

SPD 4.1KTS.

(I expect landfall sometime later this morning).
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**10 June 2009
Yesterday at 6:57pm

Winds: None

Seas: None

The Bermuda High continues to influence EAGLE, and consequently all sailing has been fickle and not long-lasting. But the excitement of Bermuda and the second half of the summer is carrying the crew and cadets though without any problems. Recently, EAGLE learned that several members of the cadet classes are extremely talented at Karaoke...during Saturday night's Karaoke/pizza night on the waist of the ship, it quickly became apparent that quite a few of these young men and women could actually pursue careers on "American Idol." However, we convinced them to stick with the Coast Guard!

** - From United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE facebook page

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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.

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Luigi59 said:
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.:beer1:
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Whoo-hoo! Amazing journey, glad to hear they're safely docked. It's been a long month and we can't wait to talk to our son. Thank you so much for the updates. :smile:
 
zfam said:
Whoo-hoo! Amazing journey, glad to hear they're safely docked. It's been a long month and we can't wait to talk to our son. Thank you so much for the updates. :smile:
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Hello old friend....your boy made it through his first year, and we are 16 days from taking ours to New London for R-day. Yikes. It's been a rollercoaster! Any advice for a newbie from a pro? lol :smile:
 
Got a text message from my D yesterday - she and many of her shipmates arrived in Bermuda Friday, are aboard Eagle & ready to begin Phase II 3/C Summer Tour - Bermuda, Charleston, Boston, Rockland! :shake:

Just think - when my D finishes her Summer Tour in Rockland, ME on 7/25, 2013 will be 1/2 way through Swab Summer and some of you (or your kids) may be boarding Eagle or heading to Mystic Flag Ceremony! :thumb:
 
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Coast Guard's Eagle to land in Rockland

ROCKLAND : The U.S. Coast Guard training ship Eagle will arrive in Rockland at the Coast Guard pier on Friday, July 24, at 11 a.m.

The ship will be open for tours Friday, July 24, from 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. A street party to celebrate the anniversary of Rockland's becoming a Coast Guard city will be held Friday, July 24, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in front of the Maine Lighthouse Museum.

The Eagle offers future officers (cadets) the opportunity to put into practice the navigation, engineering and other professional theories they have learned in the classroom. Upper-class trainees exercise leadership and service duties normally handled by junior officers, while underclass trainees fill crew positions of a junior enlisted person, such as helm watches at the huge wooden wheels used to steer the vessel.
 
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