Current situation at 1100: We arrived in port today at 10 am with the YC manning the yards in cold and windy conditions. When they laid below the sun came out and warmed them up. Their hands therefore weren't so cold when I...
Current situation at 1800: position 3450S, 13825E.End of Command Day. The challenge of sailing to Port Adelaide from American River was a tough one but the YC did extremely well given the difficult conditions.They 'scooped' up heaps of points and sailed into the anchorage...
Current situation at 1800: We sailed early this morning to demonstrate how we sail the ship from an anchorage and do one last tack before the YC take over. The YC held elections to nominate everyone for their positions and in the afternoon they...
Current situation at 1800: We sailed further into the Strait overnight and as the wind steadily grew through the day we went faster and faster until we had all sail up and were cutting through the sea at 9 knots. The YCproved to themselves...
Current situation at 1800: Last night after the BBQ, we went ashore to the movies while some chose chose to stay on board to just take in the atmosphere. We got up really early to leave the wharf - another ship needs the berth -...
Current situation at 1800:The teamwork activity went well last night and the YC sucessfully sailed the ship through the minefield of tuna fish farms amongst the islands and outside the port.YE berthed at the Main Wharf at 9AM and the morning was spent making the...
Current situation at 1800: Today brought great weather, open water and relief from constant tacking - or so we thought. In the morning I gave the YC a presentation on sail theory and after lunch and a much needed andawaited siesta we did...
Current situation at 1800: Today we weighed anchor before the sun came up and headed out into the Gulf. The wind was good and most of the day we caught up with the program of sail setting and furling. By late afternoon wewere...
Current situation at 1800:Overnight the YC went aloft for the second time and most made it to the top and out onto the yards. The cappuccino machine has yet to be found.Today we got up early and started work on getting to know the ship,...
Current situation at 1800: Our new Youth Crew joined early today after their long bus trip from Adelaide so we got going ahead of schedule. We sadly waved good bye to Port Pirie and headed to a snug anchorage for the night. ...
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