The Command Day result was excellent. We are all tired after 7 tacks overnight but the YC had to do it and they did it with enthusiasm and positivity. We learned a great deal from the debrief which was held on the beach this afternoon...
We spent last night anchored off Refuge Bay. Command Day elections were held and the new team busied themselves preparing for it. We got ashore at the beach and with the tropical showers passing we felt like something out of Survivor. This morning I handed...
Overnight we sailed deeper into the Whitsundays and this morning we had reached Refuge Bay. Before we anchored at lunch the YC demonstrated their sailing skills to me and passed a milestone in their voyage by setting and furling the sails by themselves. Well done....
The Youth Crew have come leaps and bounds since leaving Great Keppel Island. Although we are all tired I think the feeling amongst the crew is that they are doing really well - and they are. They've handled some rough weather and getting up in...
Youth Crew entries by: Natasha, 16,Mackay, Queensland.After an unforgettable start to the voyage, we finally made it to one of our goals- Keppel Island. We soon realised that our seasickness had turned to land sickness with most of us still keeping up a sway. We...
Last night we entered Hervey Bay and sailed past Gladstone to reach our evening's anchorage just before the wind started howling. Today has been great. Spirits have risen immeasurably now that the seas are calmer and seasickness has disappeared. We stopped and swam in the...
Seems like one of Youth Crew wants my job. Here's what happened today...
The YC climbed all the way to the top of the mast overnight and kept a watch on deck before being woken at 06:30 for some morning exercise. Tuesdays are big learning days and this was no exception. We set sails progressively as we sailed...
We had a brilliant visit to Brisbane over the weekend. It was great seeing all the former Youth Crew (nearly 100) who joined us on the ship on Saturday night and to Robert who helped set up for the evening. My thanks also go...
The concert last night was one of the best I've seen. A lot of effort went into the acts and it was hilarious. Early this morning we motored up the river and berthed at Bulimba Wharf where family and friends were waiting. At midships I...
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