The Fall 2025 Coastal Endurance Array Recovery Cruise (SR2520) is underway. Over the first two days, the team completed mobilization, testing, and initial deployments, marking a smooth start to the expedition.
Highlights
- Mobilization at Newport and loading of critical equipment, including the Heavy Lift Winch (HLW).
- Successful water-bag tests of the HLW and Hawboldt winches.
- Departure from Newport on Tuesday, following new pilotage requirements.
- Deployment of glider 1153 near the Oregon Shelf mooring, followed by a validation CTD cast.
- Inspection and repair of the Oregon Shelf mooring’s METBK wind sensor, ensuring continued data return.
- Transit northward toward the Washington Offshore site.
Conditions
- Oregon Shelf (Tuesday): Light easterly winds shifting south-southwest, sunny skies, and mixed swell (W 5 ft, SW 1 ft).
- Washington Offshore (Wednesday): Winds increasing from the south to north-northwest, 5–7 ft seas, partly sunny conditions.
With equipment tested, a glider deployed, and key repairs completed, the science team is now en route to Washington waters to continue recovery operations.
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