December 2008

Ahoy Shipmates,This morning, with Macquarie Light in sight, and the planned handover time for the end of the Command Day fast approaching, the fatigue and pressure of the Command Day began to show in YC interactions. The command team bravely accepted an extension to their...

Ahoy Shipmates,We awoke to a clear and sunny morning with a very light offshore breeze blowing across Jervis Bay. After a swim and the official handover to the YC Captains of the ship, Command Day commenced with colours, morning brief and a very well executed...

Ahoy Shipmates,We awoke to a cool, fine and windy morning in the anchorage at Nullica Bay. After some deck games, morning brief and cleaning stations were complete the YC sailed the ship from the anchorage with a little assistance from the staff. In windy conditions...

Ahoy Shipmates,This morning brought very light SE breezes and after cleaning stations the YC were busied with sail handling before proceeding to anchor in Twofold Bay, near Eden. Once in the anchorage the YC enjoyed lunch and another set of Rope Races before stepping ashore...

Ahoy Shipmates, Overnight conditions were very light, with an average 10 knots of breeze from the SE. The few YC members who had experienced seasickness on the first night out seemed to have...

Ahoy Shipmates, Overnight the Youth Crew made the most of the chance to lay aloft in the rigging, to practice their sail setting and handling and to fully experience their first night in...

Ahoy Shipmates, At 0630 (this morning) all hands were piped on deck for their first early morning activity (EMA) session and team building activity in the anchorage at Corio Bay near Geelong. After...

Captains Log Voyage 20-08Ahoy Shipmates, Today's voyage commenced with a welcome to the new Youth Crew, family and friends at Cunningham Pier, Geelong. With family, friends and well-wishers farewelled, the lines were cast off shortly after 1600 and the ship proceeded to an anchorage in...

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