The Adventure Begins

Our Vessel "The Seamans"

Having little or no belongings (other than a medical kit that weighs more than Letterman's ego or Jay Leno's chin) I have departed for the East coast where my rigorous Sea faring life and consequential soul searching begins.

Upon my arrival to Massachusetts I quickly discovered that no one is whiling to pick up a 6’ 3”, tassel sporting, adventurer with his mane of curls blowing in the evening breeze. So I have spent the vast majority of my funds on taxis piloted by wary East Coast drivers hoping only to survive our encounters. However I have no problems resorting to theft or my inevitable fall back of charm… which has notably yet to work, but I am still hopeful.

Regardless, after a series of TSA inspections (none of which have involved a thorough search of any of my cavities yet…) and a fourteen hour endeavor across the nation in planes the size of Honda Insights I have arrived and the classes here have begun.

] It is still a few weeks of before we board our vessel, the Seamans, but fear not for our instructors have seen to fill our schedules with a meticulous study program involving roughly four years of Nautical Science, Oceanography, Celestial Navigation, and Maritime Law and History in a month or so.

Our Finnish Oceanographer has also informed us that the entire voyage will be filmed for documentary purposes and that we will be receiving our red beanies on Thursday. The word is still out on whether or not we will be receiving Glocks.

Until I actually have a glorious encounter to write about I hope you all are doing well. Cheers.

- Capn’ Chris