Day two aboard the training ship was an incredible experience for everyone! Youngies were woken up at their usual time, but instead of PT, they spent time with their companies and had breakfast. Today, the Training Ship Commander, Cadet Chief Mate, and Cadet Chief Engineer organized a rotation of games for the Youngies to compete in. Companies played as teams, and the best scores earned points toward the Admiral’s Cup! It was a refreshing change of pace and a much needed break from meetings and classrooms.

Around 1300, the ship sailed past the Statue of Liberty as well as SUNY Maritime and their training ship. Seventh Company fired cannons from the helo deck to say hello. The cadet candidates manned the rails as we passed by, and as a reward, the dining crew brought out some ice cream!

The last full day on board was warm, sunny, and full of happy Cadet Candidates. Now headed back to the Academy, the cadet candidates are nearing graduation—but the journey isn’t over yet.