Alongside Carins Trinity Berth Number 8
1. Situation at 1530. 2. Overnight the watches continued their artistic efforts in thescrapbooks onboard leaving a lasting reminder of their voyages forthe future.3. This morning the sun burnt through the clouds early revealing amagnificent day with a perfect breeze for the forthcoming half daysail. We proceeded the short passage to the wharf where we embarkedguests from the Trinity Youth Centre and some Naval personnel fromHMAS CAIRNS. The half day sail was a resounding success with our newfriends assisting in setting sails. There was also plenty of timefor the consumption of delicious cream buns, slices and muffinsbrought on board especially for the day. We also passed theQueensland Sail Training Ship SOUTH PASSAGE and exchanged courtesiesin the time honoured tradition of dipping Ensigns.4. At 1300 we returned alongside where we bade farwell to ourguests. The youth crew then were busied with their final task – thecompletion of all important questionaires and exchange of contactdetails before the finale – all youth crew laying aloft for thesinging of the National Anthem.5. At 1500 the port resounded with the strains of Advance AustraliaFair. The performance was nothing short of enthusiastic, however Ican report the youth crew are far better sailers than singers. Backon deck the youth crew were presented with certificates and farwelledby the staff. We wish this fine body of young Australians fair windsand following seas in their future endeavours. It was a pleasure tosail with them, and such a fine professional staff crew, for ournorthernmost voyage this season.Yours AyePhil GadenLEUT, RANRActing Commanding Officer.
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