December 2011

G’daySimply, we have made it to Sydney. YAY! The youth crew worked extremely well together, dealing with appallingly slack wind conditions and constant change of direction with the attitude of a veteran sea crew. As Captain, the many events which occurred (planned and unplanned) were...

Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to day five, the morning commenced at 0630 with a rousing tune from Sail Master Kristy-Lee, who then energetically lead our early morning activity prior to breakfast and morning brief.With such a pristine morning the Young Endeavour pool was opened enabling all...

Good Evening Shipmates, As promised I thought I would let the YC have a crack at the log this evening. So here goes.Hi everyone, Annika speaking from Red watch. Quick hello to the family (including extended), Brock, Aaron and James. Just for you Aaron, Tug...

Ahoy there everyone, A well deserved nights rest at anchor was had by all. I guarantee everyone onboard slept very soundly and for good reason, most were exhausted from Command Day. The ship weighed anchor at 0830 and conducted a short transit from Sandy Bay to...

Ahoy there,Last nights log entry left us on a steady smooth sailing course set straight for Hobart. Travel forward in time by 15 minutes and surprise, surprise, the wind decided on a complete 180 degree turn, turning the boat around and pushing us straight back...

Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to day eight at anchor in Carnarvon Bay, the morning commenced at 0630 with another rousing tune from Sail Master Joel. With breakfast, morning brief and happy hour completed two concurrent presentations were conducted covering Celestial Navigation and Meteorology which completed the...

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day seven, the morning commenced at 0700 with another rousing tune this time from Red Watch which commenced immediately with a Captain’s Sail Setting and Furling assessment. I assessed each watch in their ability to safely set and furl sails without...

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day six, the morning commenced at 0700 with another rousing tune this time from Blue Watch which heralded in a new day motor sailing along the north east Tasmanian coast on a beam reach starboard tack. During the forenoon the Youth...

Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to day five of our voyage, after keeping anchor watches overnight our day commenced at 0630 with a wakey wakey song from Sail Master Joel to muster everyone onto the upper decks for an early morning activity. Breakfast was consumed before the...

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