Tough Going
The northerly winds have persisted over the last 24 hrs which has made for tough going. ‘When the going gets tough the tough get going’ sounds true as the youth crew have worked hard and all importantly kept their sense of humour. We are all looking forward to anchoring at Coffs Harbour this afternoon and having a nights rest from tacking. We will have a BBQ and conduct ‘three way talks’ ashore.It hasn’t all been miserable with the regular sighting of whales. One humpback really had ‘ants in his pants’ and was doing some great aerials and putting on a tremendous show for us. In the afternoon a Rules of the Road lecture was given that was interrupted by the Village People putting on an impromptu performance. I think some of my crew have been at sea too long, especially Nathan (XO) who seemed far too comfortable in his role.The ‘Big Banana’ beckons.Chat tomorrowAndrew
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Course 325, Speed 7kts, Wind 020/8kts, Temp 18, showers
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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