Day 8 – Moreton Bay
Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day eight at anchor adjacent Tangalooma, Moreton Island, the morning commenced at 0630 with another rousing tune from Sail Master Dion. The early morning activity was followed immediately by a second swim for the voyage in the waters of Moreton Bay. With breakfast, morning brief and happy hour completed the ship weighed anchor and proceeded into the centre of Moreton Bay in order to conduct Captain’s Sail Setting and Furling assessment. I observed each watch in their ability to safely set and furl sails without their staff Watch Leaders to ensure that they were ready to control the ship when they assume command at 0900, Saturday 31 Mar 12, for a 24 hour period. It was with great satisfaction that each watch successfully achieved the required standard. On completion all three square sails were set and the ship majestically sailed to our overnight anchorage adjacent Cowan Cowan point, Moreton Island. After a stunning sunset the Youth Crew elected their team replacing all the staff positions in preparation for Command Day. A special movie was then screened, depicting a young man who sailed around Cape Horn in 1929 on one of the last tall ship cargo vessels. Many similarities and comparisons could be drawn 80 years later with our own band of young adventurers. After another very busy day, the Youth Crew have settled down for the night, to achieve a good night’s rest and respite in anticipation for tomorrow’s commencement of Command Day. Our last seven days at sea have seen significant developments in the overall journey of our young adventurers. They have progressed enormously both individually and collectively as the voyage continues to gain momentum. Command Day approaches with great anticipation for all. Yours Aye Captain Damien
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2300 at anchor - weather isolated showers, wind SE 8 knots, swell nil, temperature 22 degrees, barometer 1018 hpa
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Thank you Tarvi, Kaeden and Matt for your narrative of today's events. Intentions are to remain at anchor in Hunters Bay, just off HMAS Penguin, home of the RAN Diving School, a place close to my heart, having spent many a day there under training as a young Officer! The plan is to weigh anchor and proceed to HMAS Waterhen, in Waverton, to pick up our Community Day Sailors from the Windgap Foundation and take them for a sail around the harbour for 3 hours. The Youth Crew will help us host our visitors and give them an experience of Young Endeavour. We will drop them back to Waverton and then proceed to anchor in the harbour where we will have a good view of the Bridge and the Opera House for the Youth Crew's last night onboard. Until tomorrow. Yours Aye, Captain Mike