November 2008

Ahoy Shipmates,As planned, at 2345 last night the ship went to tacking stations and we altered course to the north west. Throughout the night the weather conditions continued to deteriorate but we still manage to hold our course maintain a speed of 7kts. At 0830...

Ahoy Shipmates,This morning was overcast and unseasonably cold but the strong winds that we had experienced yesterday had abated. Following the completion of normal early morning activities the Navigator presented a very informative lesson on the scientific art of navigation. This lesson was given while...

Ahoy Shipmates,After our first Early Morning Activity (EMA) and breakfast this morning, the YC were mustered on the port side of the bridge and introduced to the traditional ceremony of colours (raise flags and sing National Anthem) and morning brief. On completion it was straight...

Ahoy Shipmates, This morning was overcast with cold southerly winds. After colours and a short morning brief the YC were turned to at cleaning stations in preparation for receiving our guests for the Half Day Sail. The anchor was weighed at 0815 and...

Ahoy Shipmates,Due to a technical problem the Captains Log Entry from the YC cannot be entered onto the system tonight but we will try and have this issue fixed by tomorrow. In its place I have added some of my own narrative which commenced during...

Ahoy Shipmates,Command Day commenced at 1000 this morning with the official handover of the "Telescope of Challange" to the Youth Crew of Voyage 17-08. For the next 24 hours Young Endeavour will be run by the YC. One of the many tasks to be completed...

Ahoy Shipmates,Command Day is now well underway with the Youth Crew doing exceptionally well. One of the tasks is for the Youth Crew Captains to write the Captains Log for tonight and tomorrow, so please attached Command Day Part 1 from Captain Paul and his...

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