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The Texas Maritime Academy cruise is underway, with
approximately 130 Cadets travelling to Honolulu to board
the Golden Bear, the California Maritime Academy training
ship.  Click here for cadet news about the -
Summer Cruise 2011.

You can also view information about the cruise at
http://www.cma-virtualftv.org/  

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General Cruise Information

Sophomore Year
This cruise is a two month four-hour credit course. On sophomore cruise cadets are introduced to terrestrial navigation, watchstanding and VHF communication. These Cadets are required to complete a terrestrial navigation project, an engine room watch and a VHF radio project.

Junior Year
This cruise is the most anticipated by cadets. On Junior Cruise Cadets get industry experience sailing with the most respected commercial sailing lines, which includes SeaRiver, Polar, and MSC. While at sea junior cadets are expected to complete a lengthy sea project that combines celestial navigation, naval architecture, and cargo operations.

Senior Year
This is the final of the three required cruises. On a cadet's senior cruise they are thrust into a role similar to that of a ship's mate. With the guidance of the officers of the Texas Clipper II senior cadets run the bridge watch. Seniors are also responsible for passing a celestial navigation project and mastering seven words per minute at blinker light.

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