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    =========== ELISSA Port Captain's Log: 12 noon, We ===========
ELISSA Port Captain's Log: 12 noon, Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
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BLUE YONDER

Yesterday, we passed over the edge of the continental shelf, with our depth going from hundreds of feet to thousands. The shipping traffic now grows sparser by the hour, and the density of oil & gas platforms thins. The sea state has calmed, and the water has finally transitioned from our beloved Galveston “green” to the deep blue sapphire that one longs for when returning to sea.

Last night, the sky cleared, revealing countless stars. Jupiter and Venus showed bright above the stern quarter as the sun retreated into the West. 

Accompanied by the beautifully pervasive aroma of cooking bacon this morning, the crew awoke to a stunning sunrise. A massive pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins surrounded the ship, as thousands of flying fish darted away into the distance. We even spotted a Bermuda flying fish amongst the scattered mats of sargassum. A rare sight indeed! 

One of our bosun’s mates has a fishing line trolling from the stern. We had a massive FISH ON at around 0900, but it was too large for the spectra line, and it subsequently parted. We’ll keep trying! Fresh ceviche would be a nice afternoon treat! 

With the light wind directly on the nose, we continue to steam eastward, ticking off the miles. 

Regards, 
Port Captain Ryan Bradfield

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POSITIONING
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ELISSA at 12 noon (CDT)
Distance Traveled: 333 nautical miles
Position: 26deg 58.0' N  x  89deg 30.4' W
Course: 097deg M
Speed-Over-Ground: 6.9 kt
Weather: Mostly sunny, 10-12kt wind from the E, 3-4ft ocean swell from ESE.
 
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    =========== ELISSA Captain's Log: 12 noon, Tuesday ===========
ELISSA Captain's Log: 12 noon, Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
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ROUTINE.

It’s maybe a little crazy-sounding for me to describe crossing the gulf, voyaging aboard a 148-year-old barque as “routine,” but that’s now our situation, and it’s GREAT.

We are now over 24 hours underway, and everything has settled into comfortable, safe regularity.

Our departure, with the maneuvering and handling of docklines & sails, was an all-hands situation, but once we cleared out of Galveston Harbor, we “set the watch”. 

This entails breaking the crew aboard into four different groups: three sailing watches, and a group designated “dayworkers”. Each of the sailing watches is led by one of the three Mates, and has an engineer, a quartermaster, a senior member of the deck crew, and five additional hands. 

Since at sea we sail non-stop, round-the-clock, we need to rotate the duties of running the ship, while allowing everyone off-hours for sleep, meals, etc. Each sailing watch “stands” on duty for four hours, and then gets eight hours off. For instance, the “A” watch works 4-8: so every 4 am to 8 am, and 4 pm to 8 pm, they are the ones on deck, in charge of ELISSA.

(Side Note: I think the 4-8 is the best watch to stand. You get all the sunrises and sunsets. Today's photo is from last night's sunset.)

The “ON” Watch has the duties of navigation, steering the ship, maintaining a bow lookout, oversight of the sails and machinery, and making security / safety walk-throughs of the whole ship, on deck and below. These responsibilities rotate among all the members of each watch: hour-by-hour, watch-by-watch, day-by-day -- keeping us and ELISSA on-track and safe.

ROUTINE....gotta love it.

Regards,
Captain Andy Ellers
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POSITIONING
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ELISSA at 12 noon (CDT)
Distance Traveled: 167 nautical miles
Position: 27deg 42' N  x  92deg 26' W
Course: 143deg M
Speed-Over-Ground: 7.0 kt
Weather: Mostly sunny, 10-15kt wind from the SE, 3’-5’ ocean swell from SE.

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    =========== ELISSA Captain's Log: 6 pm, Monday, Ju ===========
ELISSA Captain's Log: 6 pm, Monday, June 8th, 2026
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...and so the voyage begins!

To keep all of ELISSA's fans in Galveston and around the country apprised of our progress on the voyage to the East Coast for the America 250 celebrations, I will endeavor to send out a daily update.

We sailed off the dock today from the Galveston Historic Seaport, a perfect way to begin our voyage UNDER SAIL. By the time we reached the entrance of the bay, the wind was exactly contrary to the direction we needed to go, so we had shortened down to our lower fore & aft sails, and with our brand new diesel engine working hard, we are now motor-sailing towards the southeast.

Spirits are high in the crew as all their hard work and preparations have paid off, and we are now UNDERWAY AT SEA!

Regards,
Captain Andy Ellers

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POSITIONING
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ELISSA  at 6 pm (CDT) 
Position:  29deg 01' N  x  94deg 10' W
Course:  118deg M
Speed-Over-Ground: 7.5 kt
Weather: Overcast skies, 10-15kt wind from the SE
 
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    Next stop, @sail4th250! The Official Tall Ship of Next stop, @sail4th250! The Official Tall Ship of Texas, the 1877 ELISSA, departs Monday, June 8th, between 10 am and 12 pm from the Galveston Historic Seaport. For those wanting to be there to send her off, we ask that you do that from the Pier 21 area, as the Seaport will be closed for launch and final preparation.

This departure marks another milestone for ELISSA as she returns to New York, Boston, Savannah, and Pensacola. All ports that she visited in the late 1800s, and NYC again in 1986.

Follow our voyage, join us at our stops, and be part of this once-in-a-generation moment at galveston250.com!
 
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    That's a wrap on the 18th Annual @BeachRevue! The That's a wrap on the 18th Annual @BeachRevue! The crowd was great, the bathing beauties were beautiful, and the great vibes were vintage all the way. Thanks to all of the beauties, sponsors, volunteers, staff, and supporters. We'll see you June 4-5, 2027, for the 19th Annual Revue!

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Finalist - Melissa Williams
Finalist - Piper Daily
3rd Place - AhMei Zhing
2nd Place - Kitty Corvair
Miss Congeniality - Britany Meehan
1st Place - Heather Vaughn
4th Place - Rose Gardner
5th Place & Crowd Favorite - Chanel Kimball
Finalist - Alexandra Oravetz
Finalist - Ava DeVera
 
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    The first night of the 18th Annual @BeachRevue is The first night of the 18th Annual @BeachRevue is already one for the record books, and we're just getting started! Join us @SaengerfestPark today from 5-9 for the classic car show, food and craft vendors, and more as we gear up for the Bathing Beauties contest starting at 7. Today is FREE for all, and we'll see you soon on historic Galveston Island.
 
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    It's time to raise a glass to the weekend and the It's time to raise a glass to the weekend and the start of the 18th Annual @BeachRevue! Join us today at 3 p.m. for our Classic Cocktail Course at the 1920 City National Bank Building (featuring @citadellegin), then the fun moves to the 1859 Ashton Villa tonight for our Queen City Cabaret (15 tickets left before it's sold out) starting at 7 p.m. We've got your plans for today set, all that's left is for you to find your Friday finery and join!

Details at revueweekend.com.
 
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    The @BeachRevue roars back onto the island this we The @BeachRevue roars back onto the island this weekend, celebrating Galveston's vintage vibes. Own a classic car or retro ride? Bring it down for the car show this Saturday from 5-9! Online registration guarantees you a reserved spot downtown, a $5 discount off of day-of pricing, a limited edition dash plaque, entry into our judging, and your chance at one of the coveted Revue sashes. Head to revueweekend.com for details! 
 
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