November 2002

When I left you, the YC and Staff were headed to their bunks for a well earned rest. In true YOUNG ENDEAVOUR fashion, a decent sleep re-energised us all for another big day. We awoke at 0630 and set straight to work cleaning the...

Today has been a huge day for the YC and Staff alike.Overnight the YC continued to sail the Ship, amassing a great deal of experience in tacking by themselves. The wind was working hard to stop them from achieving their end goal of reaching Newcastle,...

SITUATION AT 1900 Well, we are now half way through the Command Day for Voyage 21/02. In the spirit of Command Day the CO's Log will be written primarily by members of the YC. They are Phil Withers, aged 21 of Howard Springs NT, Chris Weenink,...

SITUATION AT 1900We are now sitting at anchor in Fingal Bay. This is about 25 miles north of Newcastle, and constitutes our second check point forthe voyage. It is from this snug little anchorage that our YC team will be departing under sail tomorrow at...

SITUATION AT 1900After a very relaxing night at anchor, the YC were awoken at 0630 to a rousing chorus from our morning watch keepers. We all madeour way on deck for some early morning fun and games before a nice breakfast, then into our morning...

SITUATION AT 2030As you can see, we have reached our first checkpoint for the voyage. Overnight we had an eventful night, after making good timeheading out to the East with a fair wind from the south, it was decided that, in order to make it...

SITUATION AT 1900Well the YC have had a huge day today. This morning commenced at anchor in Rose Bay, with some early morning activities whichserved to blow off the cobwebs and open some weary eyes. Everyone then turned to breakfast to energise themselves and get...

Situation at 1900:Welcome to you all for the first captain's log of V21/02.This voyage is my first voyage as acting commanding officer, and I thank Captain John for the opportunity and wish him a relaxing voyage off. My team for the voyage are executive officer...

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