I took Command of Young Endeavour (that's me in the photo) from Andrew Rourke last Thursday. It was a pleasure sailing with him and Gunna (I know you're reading this) - you will always be welcome onboard. On Saturday evening the Sydney Reunion was held...
The concert last night was a real hoot and as I predicted I was featured in a 'This is your life' skit. The YC put on some great acts and it was an excellent way to finish off the voyage.This morning it was up bright...
The Command Day debrief went very well last night. It was a frank and thought provoking discussion which highlighted many important lessons. The bottom line though was that the YC had done very well and had accomplished a great deal.This morning started as a glorious...
Things were going great yesterday evening until about 2000 when the ship came off its course and with all three square sails set and no headsails, being way out of balance, the sails went aback. After two 360's, the YC finally figured it out and...
As we motored the final few miles to our anchorage in Broken Bay yesterday evening, the YC held their Command Day elections. Everybody was very tired and it was a collective sigh of relief when we finally anchored at 2120. The election results were soon...
The winds did abate overnight as expected, however the large seas still provided quite a bumpy ride. The ship tacked at midnight and again at 0800 this morning. During the morning watch, storm sails were put to bed and our normal suit reset as the...
If 'Adventure at Sea' was what the YC were after, well they certainly got it in the last 24 hrs. Leaving the lights of Coffs Harbour astern, the northerly wind steadily increased during the evening. We were having a great run but were becoming over...
Three way talks were a lot of fun last night and the crew all enjoyed a good nights sleep as we rode gently at anchor in Coffs Harbour.We woke this morning to a glorious sun rise and day. After a quick morning brief and set...
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