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23/23 October – Command Day, Port Arthur to Hobart
Hey Everyone!!In the past 24 hours, the YE Youth Crew took command of the ship for Command Day. This day is when the 25 Youth Crew are empowered with a 44m long tall ship and instructed to travel from Point A (Port Arthur) to Point B (Hobart). The two command teams chosen were originally intended to share Command Day in two 12 hour lots, however due to gale force winds and 6m seas in Storm Bay, at around 6pm yesterday it was decided that the YE’s regular crew would take charge and sail us towards the mouth of the Derwent. In the morning Command Team II took charge in much more calm waters for some deck activities and also sailing the remaining leg to Hobart. Throughout the course of the day the Youth Crew made a Hammock on the deck out of rope (which held 20 people above the deck), climbed aloft all at the same time and, due to the lack of wildlife spottings, dressed up as dolpins, seals and jellyfish for a laugh!!Command Day has been a great experience for all the crew and hopefully everyone has taken something away with them from this great opportunity, as well as had a blast and a half at the same time!!!!Thanks for tuning in :)Simone
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Wind - NW 20 Knots, At Anchor Derwent Estuary
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Ahoy followers of our Young Endeavour journey! Command Day. We made it.
The beautiful weather at our anchor point at Jervis Bay made for a spectacular day under the command of our fellow Youth Crew! A morning stretch and some wise words from the Ship Crew gave Captain Waz and the team a step in the right direction.
With the new watches all set and ready to go, Captain’s Setting and Furling gave all our youthies the chance to prove their abilities on the high seas. Strong performances from all three watches; Sharkies, Chompers and Narwhals!!
Morning brief gave the Sailmaster a chance to give us the daily orders and help get everyone on the same page. With the staff crew getting ready for a holiday and giving us the ship, floral shirts and party music filled the deck and, with some final preparations, the ship was ours.
The Captain was given a small but very significant envelope that contained the essential, non-essential and completely optional tasks to be done over the course of the next 24 hours. 2 tacks were to be made at a minimum before leaving the bay and safety checks were the essential tasks to start our journey. However.
More amusing, optional tasks allowed some of our youthies to become part of the “Beach Assault Team” while others were put to the task of making a slideshow of the voyage, tying all the knots on the list, etc. These were some activities that bided the time for our incredible navigator - Ruscoe to set out a plan and work together with the Sailmaster - Hugh to create a sail plan.
Tacking stations were the focus for our late afternoon, preparing to weigh anchor and leave such a beautiful bay, for our last stretch of this incredible voyage.
Happy Birthday to the Capitan, Warwick, who turned 24 today! The wonderful MasterChef’s created a “cherry ripe” cake out of rice crispies, coconut, chocolate, and love. With a beautiful ceremony to end our day.
Sailing into the night leaves us the ability to see the lights from our destination. Sydney, here we come!
Wish us luck! From Nat and Tom!!
