Packing
The preparation for the Black Sea Cruise involved quite a lot of packing. A grand total of 36 crates were packed by us and transported by truck to the RV Pelagia (which was docked in Texel during that time) 3 weeks prior to the start of the cruise.
Survival at Sea Safety Training
A few days prior to the Black Sea Cruise, we went to Emmeloord in the Netherlands for a one day Survival at Sea Safety Training.
What should you do when the boat starts to sink?
How can you survive in the salty waters of the sea with not a droplet to drink?
As you can see the intensive training session mainly involved hugging and synchronised swimming. Synchronised swimming in the sea will not help you to get an olympic medal, but it might draw attention from rescue helicopters.
What should you do when the boat starts to sink?
How can you survive in the salty waters of the sea with not a droplet to drink?
As you can see the intensive training session mainly involved hugging and synchronised swimming. Synchronised swimming in the sea will not help you to get an olympic medal, but it might draw attention from rescue helicopters.
Another important aspect of the safety training was the costume party.
Teamwork and staying together is imperative if you want to survive...