Sister Ships

This is the Rainier (back) and the Fairweather. The FA is our sister ship, meaning it is the same design and also is a hydro ship-so they do all seafloor mapping as well.  They are also mapping in Alaska, until November.  Right now we are in the midst of "Hyrdopalooza", which is when we meet up and survey in the same area.  Not kidding-it is an event with a name.  There is a funny rivalry between the two boats, Rainier thinks they are superior (do more work, work harder, take it more seriously).  And, they are :)