Tag: Class Afloat

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Alex II
The Life of a Sailor

A captivating blog post from 2021-2022 student-Connor Teskey A sailor lives an extraordinary life, flirting with danger, utilizing it to their advantage to travel to their desired location. A sailor chooses a home isolated from the rest of the world,…Read More

AARAO Virtual Fair
March 31 AARAO Virtual Post-Secondary Fair

Join us on Monday, March 29th – Wednesday, March 31st for our fairs on Zoom. At a post-secondary fair, you’ll be able to meet representatives from member institutions in our Zoom breakout rooms to learn more about the programs, scholarships,…Read More

AARAO Virtual Fair
March 30 AARAO Virtual Post-Secondary Fair

Join us on Monday, March 29th – Wednesday, March 31st for our fairs on Zoom. At a post-secondary fair, you’ll be able to meet representatives from member institutions in our Zoom breakout rooms to learn more about the programs, scholarships,…Read More

AARAO Virtual Fair
March 29 AARAO Virtual Post-Secondary Fair

Join us on Monday, March 29th – Wednesday, March 31st for our fairs on Zoom. At a post-secondary fair, you’ll be able to meet representatives from member institutions in our Zoom breakout rooms to learn more about the programs, scholarships,…Read More

Bluenose 100
Bluenose 100 Virtual Celebration

The Bluenose 100 Committee is excited to share its plans for a virtual celebration of the 100th anniversary of launching Bluenose. This celebration also serves as a kick off for a series of events throughout the year to highlight the…Read More

CISHEW 2020
The Canadian Independent School Higher Education Week (CISHEW)

St Mildred’s-Lightbourn School (SMLS) has partnered with independent schools across Canada and the University of Toronto Schools to offer students the most meaningful experience as they navigate post-secondary education opportunities in Canada and around the world. The Canadian Independent School Higher…Read More

Oop
Alberta Out-of-Province Virtual Fairs 2020

Welcome to Alberta OOP Virtual Fairs 2020! Here you have the chance to discover almost 50 of Canada’s finest post-secondary institutions from outside of Alberta, all from the comfort of your computer.

Online Information Session
Online Information Session – October

Ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Join us online for a casual information session and learn more about earning high school and 1st year university academic credits while sailing to 20+ ports around the world. Our Director…Read More

Online Information Session
Online Information Session – September

Ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime? Join us online for a casual information session and learn more about earning high school and 1st year university academic credits while sailing to 20+ ports around the world. Our Director…Read More

Alumni in the Spotlight
Student Alumni in the Spotlight: Sarah Fennessey

Get to know Class Afloat faculty and students throughout the ages in our Alumni in the Spotlight series. What’s your name? Sarah Fennessey Where are you from? Calgary, Alberta, Canada What year did you sail with Class Afloat? 2010 Winter…Read More

Wave Pattern
Updates Affecting the 2020-2021 Voyage

A message from David Jones, President at Class Afloat.

Alumni in the Spotlight
Student Alumni in the Spotlight: Celina Diaz

Meet Celina Diaz, this week’s Student Alumni in the Spotlight.

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Know Your Knots: How to Tie a Bowline

How well do you know your knots? Learn how to tie a variety of sailing knots in these tutorial videos created by members of the Class Afloat community. Up first? The Bowline!

Alumni in the Spotlight
Student Alumni in the Spotlight: Amy Russell

Meet Amy Russell, this week’s Student Alumni in the Spotlight.

Whale of a Tale
A Whale of a Tale: Notes from the Ship

In this update from the ship, our Deckhand, Nicholas, shares a close encounter with a pod of dolphins, a handful of orca and a chase that had everyone on the edge of their seat.

The Creative Classroom
The Creative Classroom: Teaching Abroad on a Tall Ship

What’s it like teaching on board a tall ship? Kyle O’Donnell shares his experience teaching math on board Class Afloat.

Alumni in the Spotlight
Faculty Alumni in the Spotlight: Kyle O’Donnell

Meet Kyle O’Donnell, this week’s Faculty Alumni in the Spotlight.

Acadia Online Info Session
Ask Acadia! Virtual Information Session

Interested in spending your 1st year of university at sea with Class Afloat? Join our upcoming information session featuring Liam Dutton, Manager of International Recruitment at Acadia University. Learn more about programs available at Acadia and life on campus after…Read More

Zoom Info Session Spring 2020
May Information Session for Young Sailors

Join us for an online information session and learn more about spending a semester or year at sea with Class Afloat. Speak with our Director of Admissions and ask any questions you might have. Enjoy a short presentation followed by a casual Q&A.

Wave Pattern
COVID-19: Updates

Learn about the school’s response to COVID-19 in a letter from Class Afloat President, David Jones.

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Prevention and Management Response to COVID-19

An update to our community regarding COVID-19 and the 2019-2020 school year.

Gulden Leeuw
Class Afloat Named Sea Education Program of the Year

At the 47th Annual Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships in St. Petersburg, Florida, Class Afloat was named Sea Education Program of the Year! The award is handed out each year by Tall Ships America, an organization focused on…Read More

Info Session
Spring Information Session – Online

Learn more about spending a semester or full school year or Gap Year at sea with Class Afloat! Enjoy a short presentation followed by a casual Q&A with our Director of Admissions. Things we’ll be covering include: – Academics (high…Read More