October 2006

Captains Log Wednesday 18 October 2006After a very full on day yesterday and the completion of Command Day, Young Endeavour berthed overnight at Fleet Base East - the home of the Royal Australian Navy. After a refreshing sleep all hands were woken at 0615 to...

Last night was spent catching up on some of the sleep reserves that were lower than normal after the extended Bass Strait crossing. This morning we woke at 0600 and were underway by 0640. With a steady 15kt southerly we set sail from Eden and...

The Youth Crew of Young Endeavour have battled their way through one of the roughest bodies of water in the world and come out on top! As we near the top end of Bass Straite, we can almost smell the wood chips and earthy smells...

After an adventurous night last night that required all personnel up on deck to help hand in sails, we settled down to some heavy weather sailing. Fortunatly the weather gods smiled down and decided that half a night was all that was required for all...

After a slightly uncomfortable night due to a lumpy and confused sea we awoke to the mouth watering smells of Chad's cooking. Due to some rougher seas than would be preferable, customers were a bit light on! The first of the Youth Crew have fallen...

After a long night of first climbs, full value contracts and some all important knot tying, we were awoken at 0630 by the dulcet tones of white watch. After wakey wakey and some early morning activities, it was time to once again sample the supurb...

On a lovely and sunny, yet somewhat wintery day, the youth crew of Voyage 17/06 joined Young Endeavour at Elizabeth Wharf in Hobart. With a glint of excitement in most peoples eyes and a shiver of nerves for the unknown of the next 10 days,...

Ahoy Me Hearties,Command Day is now over, but to tell you how it finished up, here is Captain of Team Bass, Jonno:The early hours of command were challanging. The wind was in the same direction, however was highley unreliable in speed. We...

Hi everyone,Command Day is in progress - Here is Scott, YC Captain of Team Flinders to tell you all about it:Hello all. Today was the begining of our biggest challange yet, Command Day. This is where the Young Endevour and all the the jobs involved...

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