VIKING BATH!!!!!!

By Christiaan Conover | Published: December 5, 2007

This morning at 0400 we were woken up Orientation-style for the Viking Bath, a rite of passage for freshmen. Everyone gets into PT gear, and after doing about 30 minutes of intense warm-up in the passageways, we all run down to Cadet Beach and jump into Buttermilk Bay! This is considered a “Recognition” for being able to go on Sea Term, so now we’ve earned our spot on the ship.

Right now it’s about 0615, and the adrenaline has worn off. I’m a little chilly at this point, but really not too bad overall. The water wasn’t nearly as cold as I expected (only 41 degrees). Best of all: we got inspections off as a result of doing it! I’m not sure if there were any pictures taken, but if there were I’ll be sure to post/link to them here. GO BUCS!!!

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  • Captain Hansen

    Cadet Conover,
    I am pleased to see your enthusiasm for things Maritime. Please stop over to see me about how you can get involved in the Follow the Voyage posting and/or link your ‘blog’ to the Sea Term page.

    Captain Hansen
    Ext. 6600

  • Captain Hansen

    Cadet Conover,
    I am pleased to see your enthusiasm for things Maritime. Please stop over to see me about how you can get involved in the Follow the Voyage posting and/or link your ‘blog’ to the Sea Term page.

    Captain Hansen
    Ext. 6600

  • Mark Normandin

    christian, great job ,loking forward to reading of your upcomming journey

  • Mark Normandin

    christian, great job ,loking forward to reading of your upcomming journey

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