On May 4th we hosted the NAC Championship game for Men’s Lacrosse. A rematch from 2023, against SUNY Delhi we came from behind and won 14-12. Winning the NAC, lead to a delay on our arrival to the ship, but a campus wide collaboration worked hard to ensure we had the opportunity to play in the NCAA tournament. It was a relief to know that we were able to continue our season without having to worry if this would affect our ability to cruise or not.
For the 3rd time in four years, we won the North Atlantic Conference Championship and waited to hear where we would play round one of the NCAA’s. Off to Nashua, New Hampshire to play Rivier we headed for the first round of the NCAA’s. It was a tough game which did not end the way we wanted but we never gave up.
On Friday at 0400 we boarded two vans to head to the airport. After a long day of travel, we made it to the T/S Kennedy in Galveston, where we are now ready to start our summer cruise. Although it is always disappointing to end a season with a loss, we were able to lift our spirits knowing that we have a great summer cruise ahead!
2/C Brito
Latest 2025 Summer TSSOM Cruise
- Cruise Return to Portland and LivestreamThe Kennedy will arrive in Portland, Maine, on July 14, 2025, at the Portland Ocean Terminal. Arrival time at the dock is estimated between 9:30 and 10:00 am. This marks the final stop of the 2025 Summer Training Cruise, and students will disembark on Tuesday, July 15. Please join us in welcoming everyone back after […]
- A Day in Belfast IrelandHello! Belfast Ireland is unique in that all of the second class Maine students came here our freshman cruise, and while I thought that would be a negative… I was so wrong! I thought I had exhausted things to do freshman year, and I was wrong again. I had heard about some people doing a […]
- Stronger Ties FormedCadets aboard the TS Kennedy spent the past 10 days underway, sailing between New York City and Belfast, Northern Ireland. Students enjoyed calm seas for most of the leg but were stuck under overcast skies, much to the chagrin of the upper-class deck cadets who are actively trying to complete their celestial navigation project. This […]
- Running Smooth in Belfast: A Cruise Check-In from the Cadet Chief EngineerI’m Jacob Nowalsky, the cruise Lead Engine Cadet from Maine, and Maine’s Cadet Chief Engineer. Things have been going pretty well onboard! After being in port in Galveston, everyone was excited to finally get to sea, and now that we’re wrapping up our 2nd leg and are here in Belfast, people are fully into the […]
- Switching to the Engine RoomOur second leg of our Summer Sea Term 2025 cruise has been really fun! During this leg to Belfast from New York, we saw a lot of whales, flying fish, and other marine life. We also recently just hit our halfway point, which means Maine Maritime cadets switched deck/engine focuses on cruise. From 5 May […]
- From Celestial Navigation to Food Grinding: Embracing Every RoleAs we’ve embarked on our journey aboard the Kennedy, it’s been a great experience watching everyone settle into shipboard life. As a junior, I’ve been focusing on celestial navigation, taking on senior-level watches, and experiencing significant personal growth as a leader. These experiences have helped unite the Maine and Texas communities on board. A few […]
