A school sets sail
At Ocean College, kids and teenagers travel across the pond on a sailing ship. It's a fun experience that also prepares them for life and shows them why nature and the environment are important.
Farewell
Departure from the harbor in Amsterdam. From here, the students set out on a journey that will take them across the pond. It's not just about sailing, but focuses on research about microplastics in the sea and having a regular school day.
On the way
On board, it's about the curriculum, food requests and how to handle the ship's engine. And when the sun goes down, it's gets pretty cool, too.
Dry training
This is what it looks like when a helmsman explains the different kinds of sails to students — including chalk drawings on the ground.
What is swimming in the sea?
Things are not always as they seem: the sea is full of garbage. Not only microplastics — sometimes even an old fridge floats by. The crew then hoists the e-waste on board to dispose of it professionally in the next port.
The crew
Teachers, organizers, scientists - the day before the big trip.