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December 19, 2002

Santa joins the party!

At anchor in Sydney HarbourToday has been a great day for all hands. At morning brief
Salty Sea-Dog Chooka answered the great conundrum-why two-six heave?

December 18, 2002

A Pod of Dolphins

Situation at 21:00:

It was a relatively quiet but productive set of night watches last night. As we made ground to the Nor'East the watch-on-deck

December 17, 2002

Shaking Out the Cobwebs

Situation at 20:00:

December 16, 2002

First Lessons

Situation at 20:00:

Voyage V23/02 commenced this morning when the Ship sailed with a full Youth Crew of 24 young Australians onboard. This voyage is the

December 12, 2002

Wiser Today than Yesterday

Situation at 22:00:

After the long 24 hours of command day, all hands were worn out and happy to spend the night at anchor. Sunrise was accompanied

December 10, 2002

A Fantabulous and Funny Ordeal

Situation at 20:00:

Tonight's Captain'Log will be compiled by the Youth Crew who will discuss Command Day.

Woody, Brisbane, Qld

December 9, 2002

Tarzan Wannabees

Situation at 20:00-

The anchorage in Broken Bay provided a good night's sleep for all hands with watches reduced to only an hour. Early morning brief

December 8, 2002

Battling Head Winds

Situation at 20:00-

Overnight the Watch-on-Deck was kept busy conducting single watch tacks as the Ship maintained a position Nor'East of Broken Bay.

December 7, 2002

Another Day's Adventure

Situation at 20:00-

The team building exercise the watches conducted last night was very valuable and highlighted the need for tolerance and

December 6, 2002

Doing the Impossible

Situation at 20:00-

After a peaceful night at anchor and a chance to catch up on lost sleep, all hands were called on deck at 06:30 for some early