Author Archives: mkrauszer

Marine Biology Camp

Posted on April 18, 2011 by mkrauszer

Remember summers when you were a kid? I’m talking single digits. Morning cartoons, fruity cereal, chewable vitamins, no responsibility, no job. Nothing to do with your time but play outside or contemplate your belly button. You were so unoccupied, in fact, … Continue reading →

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The Problem Child

Posted on April 8, 2011 by mkrauszer

In continuing my reflection on the Sea Education Association program that occupied the last three months of existence, let’s talk about the hard stuff. Abstractly, sailing a tall ship and doing science research in the tropical Atlantic sounds pretty ideal. … Continue reading →

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The BAMF and the Bosun

Posted on April 2, 2011 by mkrauszer

I think we should take a moment to reflect on all the badass stuff I did on a boat. I should also probably mention the five-day storm that left us hove-to and clinging to our lives for the greater part … Continue reading →

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My Time at SEA

Posted on March 30, 2011 by mkrauszer

As promised yesterday, some insights into my time at sea. The Good List: 1. As a general introduction to the overall theme of life aboard the Cramer, I offer you this shortcut. To translate anything from land-life to sea-life just … Continue reading →

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Back on Land and Back to School

Posted on March 29, 2011 by mkrauszer

For those of you who don’t already know, I made landfall last Friday in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands after 2,654 nautical miles and 37 days aboard the SSV Corwith Cramer. It was an emotional but brief farewell from the … Continue reading →

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The blog that SEA wouldn’t publish

Posted on March 28, 2011 by mkrauszer

Preface: I wrote this aboard the Cramer for the ship’s blog and it was rejected by the program. So, I figured I should make use of it somewhere. Position: 29 0.5’N x 076º 42.2’W Heading: 100º PSC Speed: 5 kts … Continue reading →

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Before Setting Sail

Posted on February 14, 2011 by mkrauszer

Today was the best Monday of my life. I am currently in Key West, FL having what they call “spring break”. Personally, I have never spent such a holiday in a warm place, as is apparently the cultural norm, but … Continue reading →

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Shipping out

Posted on February 12, 2011 by mkrauszer

I am currently at the home of fellow Logger Cat Jenks and family. Nestled in the snow-packed city of Sherborn, MA, we have spent a relaxing few days enjoying a real home and real vegetables. I wouldn’t complain about the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts of Rapture

Posted on February 8, 2011 by mkrauszer

This is an attempt to propel myself into the mentality of writing. I have a paper due in twelve hours. I have half a sentence and a stream of quotes written thus far. To get the creative juices flowing, I … Continue reading →

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Storms. Perhaps a rant.

Posted on January 27, 2011 by mkrauszer

We weathered our first storm as a crew this week. Unfortunately, I’m not talking about the snow. The white weather was, in fact, the relief from our trials. This week’s challenge: exam grades. I don’t mean to be a student … Continue reading →

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