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1770 Festival
Ahoy Shipmates,As anticipated the Ship went to tacking stations twice throughout the night with a very tired YC dragging themselves out of their bunks and mustering at their appropriate tacking stations and completing two very good tacks. During the early hours of this morning the watches set and furled sails so that the Officer of the Watch (OOW) could manage the ships speed so as to reach Round Hill Head under full sail at 0830. To their credit they achieved this without the use of engines and much to the delight of the residents of 1770 YE achieved the full sail entry into Bustard Bay emulating James Cooks entry on Bark Endeavour on this exact day 238 years ago. Once all sail was handed in, and the ship safely at anchor, the YC completed a quick set of cleaning stations (happy hour) before changing into period costume and being ferried ashore to be given a very warm welcome from the organisers and spectators of the 1770 Festival. The afternoon was spent enjoying the festival and being inundated with thanks from 1770 community for YOUNG ENDEAVOURS contribution to the festival. By 1700 a tired but happy YC were back onboard and on completion of a ���teak deck�� BBQ everyone mustered on deck to witness the festivals impressive fireworks display. Following the fireworks it was straight into an entertaining evening of three way talks followed by the Navigators presentation on anchor watches. Everyone has now turned in for a much needed good nights sleep.Tomorrow will see YE depart Bustard Bay (hopefully under full sail) and continue our voyage north. Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently at anchor in Bustard Bay and experiencing 15-20kt south easterly winds with a 1m swell.
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The beautiful weather at our anchor point at Jervis Bay made for a spectacular day under the command of our fellow Youth Crew! A morning stretch and some wise words from the Ship Crew gave Captain Waz and the team a step in the right direction.
With the new watches all set and ready to go, Captain’s Setting and Furling gave all our youthies the chance to prove their abilities on the high seas. Strong performances from all three watches; Sharkies, Chompers and Narwhals!!
Morning brief gave the Sailmaster a chance to give us the daily orders and help get everyone on the same page. With the staff crew getting ready for a holiday and giving us the ship, floral shirts and party music filled the deck and, with some final preparations, the ship was ours.
The Captain was given a small but very significant envelope that contained the essential, non-essential and completely optional tasks to be done over the course of the next 24 hours. 2 tacks were to be made at a minimum before leaving the bay and safety checks were the essential tasks to start our journey. However.
More amusing, optional tasks allowed some of our youthies to become part of the “Beach Assault Team” while others were put to the task of making a slideshow of the voyage, tying all the knots on the list, etc. These were some activities that bided the time for our incredible navigator - Ruscoe to set out a plan and work together with the Sailmaster - Hugh to create a sail plan.
Tacking stations were the focus for our late afternoon, preparing to weigh anchor and leave such a beautiful bay, for our last stretch of this incredible voyage.
Happy Birthday to the Capitan, Warwick, who turned 24 today! The wonderful MasterChef’s created a “cherry ripe” cake out of rice crispies, coconut, chocolate, and love. With a beautiful ceremony to end our day.
Sailing into the night leaves us the ability to see the lights from our destination. Sydney, here we come!
Wish us luck! From Nat and Tom!!
