Straining our tired brains
Everybody got to the topgallant yard last night, which was a great effort for day 1. At 0800 we had our flag raising ceremony followed by morning brief. We chatted about the day’s plan and explained a few more do and don’ts to the YC. Then it was off to ‘happy hour’ where the joys of cleaning were breaking new ground for some. Anchor was weighed at 0945, and as the ship motored through the channels of Moreton Bay the YC were hard at it learning the ropes and sails. At 1300, engines were shut down and the ship sailed onwards towards Caloundra. At 1500 we were all ready to test our new skills and the crew prepared to tack the ship. This was successfully completed three times and then we settled down into watches for sailing overnight. The ship wore (gybed) at 1800 and we are now heading northwards towards Fraser Island with all plain sail set.I don’t anticipate having to tack or wear tonight, providing the wind behaves as forecast. Tomorrow will also be a busy day with a few lectures and some sail handling drills to complete.YC entry by Vicki Cooper (age 17 from Toowoomba) and Richard Martin (age 22 from Nambour) – We were up bright and early this morning (0330) and started off with a climb to the top of the foremast. It was an inspiring adventure and it was great to see our watch crew have such strong team spirit as we helped each other conquer our fears hanging off the yards. Today was spent straining our tired brains getting to ‘know the ropes’, setting and furling sails and tacking. The food is fantastic – no worries about starving. Everyone is getting on well and having fun. I’ve overcome the fear of climbing out 33m high over the water. I’m hoping to challenge myself more and more throughout our journey.It’s still too cold down here – it’s onwards and northwards to the tropics.Chat tomorrowAndrew (Vicki and Richard)
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Course 020, Speed 6kts, Wind 240/15-20kts, Temp 15
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Thank you Tarvi, Kaeden and Matt for your narrative of today's events. Intentions are to remain at anchor in Hunters Bay, just off HMAS Penguin, home of the RAN Diving School, a place close to my heart, having spent many a day there under training as a young Officer! The plan is to weigh anchor and proceed to HMAS Waterhen, in Waverton, to pick up our Community Day Sailors from the Windgap Foundation and take them for a sail around the harbour for 3 hours. The Youth Crew will help us host our visitors and give them an experience of Young Endeavour. We will drop them back to Waverton and then proceed to anchor in the harbour where we will have a good view of the Bridge and the Opera House for the Youth Crew's last night onboard. Until tomorrow. Yours Aye, Captain Mike