May 2008

Ahoy Shipmates,Please find attached Captains Log for the second part of Command Day.COMMAND DAY CAPTAINS LOGVOYAGE 07/08 BUNDABERG - MACKAYDAY 2Well�Command day was a mind blowing success. The weather disallowed our 'cube of glory' (turning in a square by the means of switching sails from...

Ahoy Shipmates,Please find attached Captains Log from the Youth Crew Command Team.Yours AyeCaptain GavCOMMAND DAY CAPTAINS LOGVOYAGE 07/08 BUNDABERG - MACKAYThe Young Endeavour Youth voyage, in my opinion has been nothing short of sensational. I have met many diverse, interesting and entertaining people that I'm...

Ahoy Shipmates,During the night and the early hours of this morning the YC completed the "BEAREX" (initiative, communication & teambuilding exercise). These exercises were disrupted by rain squalls and strong winds with one watch managing to work out how to set the gaff topsail only...

Ahoy Shipmates,Sunrise this morning found YOUNG ENDEAVOUR 10nm to the south east of the Keppel Islands still under plain sail and enjoying the moderate south easterly trade winds. After the normal morning activity of cleaning stations it was straight into rotational tacks, this evolution gives...

Ahoy Shipmates,The YE Crew awoke early this morning to a cool but fine Bustard Bay morning. Once morning brief and "happy hour" (cleaning stations) were complete I briefed the YC on how to sail away from anchor. At 1030 and In brilliant conditions YE successfully...

Ahoy Shipmates,As anticipated the Ship went to tacking stations twice throughout the night with a very tired YC dragging themselves out of their bunks and mustering at their appropriate tacking stations and completing two very good tacks. During the early hours of this morning the...

Ahoy Shipmates,After Early Morning Activity (EMA) and breakfast this morning, the YC were introduced to the ceremony of colours and a very entertaining morning brief before turning to for their first "Happy Hour" (cleaning stations). At 1000 the lines were cast off and the ship...

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