They are getting trained to listen to and understand the see, winds, and weather conditions, because on a tall ship you have to do that to a degree incomparable to modern, engine powered ships.

Adding to @Muzzle answer, the smaller you go with boats, the harder it becomes to sail offshore. Don't misunderstand me, the Vespucci is huge (83 walkable meters long), it definitely isn't like sailing on a 10m sailboat, and it operates on wind and on engines (they are well hidden, but it has modern diesel engines).

They are getting trained to listen to and understand the see, winds, and weather conditions, because on a tall ship you have to do that to a degree incomparable to modern, engine powered ships.

Statistically?

It kind of was. Even in 2021, about 8% of female service members reported being assaulted that year.