May 2014

Ahoy there land lovers, It’s Captain Abby the Ranga Captain here again! Overnight the rotational Youth crew watches successfully manned the ship while the Staffies had a restful night! During the night there was lots of activity on deck as the Youth Crew set and...

Ahoy-hoy!Overnight the ship continued to sail towards Hinchinbrook Island. Sunrise saw us approaching Zoe Bay, and in the morning light with clouds hanging on its peaks, the island looked amazing. The sun rising through the clouds with crepuscular rays shooting everywhere was almost Biblical. Unfortunately...

Overnight the ship continued to press north-west, sailing under Topgallant, Topsail and Course square sails and the main staysail, making good around 3-4 knots which is not bad going, in only 9-10 knots of breeze. YC conducted successful teamwork exercises whilst on watch overnight before...

Ahoy! Having remained at anchor in Nara Inlet, Hook Island overnight, the YC awoke to a fun, Early Morning Activity at 0630 followed by a yummy, BBQ breakie on deck. Thanks Nick, Peta and Jessica, great spread. It was a magnificent morning to be alive....

Ahoy, Our second night at sea was a little gentler with a reduction in the wind and swell. We sailed throughout the night with the YC managing the sail handling, climbing the masts, looking after Watch on Deck (steering, lookout, rounds, etc.) and generally enjoying...

Well, our first night at sea was a little lumpy. Not gonna lie, there was some feeding of the fish. Having conducted a tack at midnight (yes, everyone was required) we continued to make tracks south, to the east of Hook Island. Destination: Whitehaven Beach....

Sandy woke everyone up at 0630 this morning for an Early Morning Activity (EMA). This involved a brisk walk around the deck which was lovely, before conducting a little ice-breaker activity by introducing ourselves and our favourite thing. The sun was coming up, it was...

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to the first Captains Log entry for V08/14 Airlie Beach to Cairns. Let me introduce our team: Captain – Adam Sail Master – Sandy Navigator – Dion Watch Officer – Paige Red Watch Leader – Matt...

Ahoy there Shipmates,Kenny woke the Youth Crew at 0630 with yet another of his funky tunes and everyone came up on deck for the last early morning activity. The passing heavy showers and fresh wind made for a rude wake-up.After everyone had the blood flowing...

Ahoy there Shipmates,This morning Kenny woke the Youth Crew at 0630 and roused them up and onto the deck for an entertaining early morning activity. With the blood flowing and everyone ready and raring for another full day of fun the Youth Crew then went...

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