As this is the final CO's log for this year I would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your dedication and support, following our movements around the country via this site on the internet, it is great to be able to...
1800 hA fairly calm nights sailing was had and we got some rest. The wind gods certainly don't want us in Hobart. The weather has been against us since leaving NSW waters. Our storm sails are still rigged but we aren't making great speed, so...
1800 hWell, wasn't this day eventful. When we went to bed last night the seas had calmed and we were making straight for Hobart. At 0300 this morning a new intense low had developed in an existing low pressure system and threw 60 knot winds...
1800hLast night we left sight of land near Eden and ploughed south into a large, steep swell and 30 knot westerly. We made huge progress if not a little uncomfortably. The bulk of the race fleet is ahead of us but we are gaining on...
1800hToday started off quite nice but as the day progressed the wind strengthened and it's now at 30 knots. We are still a favourite to win and there will have to be room for 35 on the podium in Hobart! The YC are enjoying...
Last night the Ships Concert was held on the upper-decks. The backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House only added to the array of talent on display. The Amazing Ishmael dazzled us with his stage of Mystery whilst the Youth crew looked on...
Last night the Command Day debrief was held at midships and the day was analysed in great depth. Bright and early this morning we got on deck to meet a beautiful Sydney day. We got underway after making the ship spotless and berthed at Garden...
Command Day completed this morning when the YC navigated into harbour and we stopped next to the Sydney Opera House to put the BAT ashore. They got 7 lucky souls to sing with them. Afterwards we berthed at Garden Island and the YC and Watch...
The Youth Crews' Command day got off to a great start. We tacked against the wind and got clear of Port Hacking and with a brisk breeze from the nor'east made good progress. Sometimes we had to have a few tries at tacking but they...
Last night we continued our journey up past Jervis Bay and by this morning saw the delights of Wollongong. After a successful set of setting and furling drills we sailed into Batemans Bay, Port Hacking and being a Sunday afternoon we were swamped with inquisitive...
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