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30 Jun Voyage 11-10 Underway
Hi Everyone, Welcome to Voyage 11/10 which is the fourth of our northern voyages for 2010. This voyage will see us spend the next 11...
June 2010
28 Jun Farewell
G\'day viewers, Captain gunna here fror the final time. It was up early this morning to clean up the ship and prepare ourselves for the arrival. With the yards manned and the youth crew singing with gusto we berthed at the Bundaberg Marina...
27 Jun Final countdown
G\'day Shipmates,Having wrestled command back from Rory yesterday I\'m also back on line with the evening Captain\'s Log.Today - wow what a day. We weighed anchor early and motored into the Burnett River from our overnight anchorage. We anchored off the Port Bundaberg...
26 Jun Mission Accomplished
Youth Crew Captain Rory here, giving you an update on the 24 hours of that was Command Day. The past 24 hours have definitely been challenging but I am happy to report success on all fronts. Last night the crew settled into their new watches...
25 Jun Command Day is underway
Command Day is underway so I will now hand over to Captain Rory and his motley YC 10/10.Aaaargghh a'hoy there ��_ Captain Rory here reporting here on the first ten hours of command day! Firstly, congratulations to those who were elected in the following roles:...
24 Jun Election Day; now that\’s a coincidence.
Overnight the ship sailed within the confines of Hervey Bay necessitating the ship to wear (gybe) about every four hours whilst the YC put the finishing touches onto their training in preparation for Command Day. During the day demonstration tacks were completed where each...
23 Jun Sea Patrol
We all woke this morning well rested and excited at the prospect of stepping ashore for the first time on this voyage. Fortunately HMAS Bundaberg, an Armidale Class Patrol Boat, happened to be anchored nearby and they offered to ferry the YC ashore in...
22 Jun Birthday Girl
Day break had us sailing northwards with all squares set making good ground enabling us to wear ship and shape course into Hervey Bay at 0700. The wind remained fresh and once in the Bay proper we seemed to be the victim of some...
21 Jun It\’s all about looking good
Despite the rock and roll anchorage I think most of the crew managed to get a good nights sleep and those who had been suffering from seasickness were mostly cured. Immediately after morning brief the YC lay aloft to cast loose the gaskets off...
20 Jun Photo Shoot
Last night the ship sailed throughout the night making good ground northwards. Nearly all watches and therefore nearly all YC, managed a climb during the night and sails were set and furled as well. Day break brought a perfect sailing day with a fresh...
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