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August 2003
19 Aug A Wild Windy Night
Situation at 20:00- Last night the Youth Crew had a wild night as they were sailed the Ship from Broken Bay to Sydney harbour. Winds gusting over50 knots definately had everyone's attention, and saw sail reduced to only the storm sails. As we sailed into...
18 Aug This is an adventure, this is sailing!
JohannYouth Crew Captain"""...
17 Aug The Biggest Challenge
they mustered forCaptain John to give them their command day briefing and their mission. They are to sail the Ship from Broken Bay to Hunters Bay inSydney Harbour. Along the way they have several tasks to complete and several waypoints to pass through. Once the...
16 Aug Experience the Evolution
Situation at 20:00- Last night all hands settled into their night watch routines as YOUNG ENDEAVOUR motor sailed overnight. Each watchconducted rounds, tricks on the helm and some, even climbed aloft with their respective Watch Leaders.At today's morning brief the Salty Sea Dog described the...
15 Aug Names are ships to carry dreamers
AyeJohn CowanLCDR"""...
14 Aug The Demands of Life at Sea
Situation at 20:00- Last night the watch-on-deck was busy sail handling and wearing theb Ship. Each watch made very good progress as the Ship continued South towards Coffs Harbour. There was some excellent work aloft sea furling the T'Gallant and Topsails when the wind backed...
13 Aug Building a Cold Front
Situation at 20:00- Overnight the Youth Crew learnt how to steer the Ship and carry out the duties of the lookout. They also conducted below deckrounds. At the turn of the morning watch all hands were called on deck to wear Ship.At 07:00 all hands...
12 Aug Tricks on the Helm
Situation at 21:00- Last night most of the Youth Crew were successful in climbing to the T'Gallant and Topsail yards. They were also able to practise some of the more frequently used knots, bends and hitches. The hours on watch flew by and in no...
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