Transit to Zoe Bay, Hinchinbrook Island
Ahoy shipmates, Shock, horror…an overcast day! Our long run of sunny weather has finally come to an end. On the upside, the change in weather brought some wind…up to 20 knots…making for some perfect sailing conditions once we weighed anchor from Magnetic Island. Unfortunately it didn’t last and the breeze faded in the afternoon. Not completely though, and as I write we have a pleasant 12 knots of wind pushing us north towards Zoe Bay, Hinchinbrook Island. We have had another day of fun and learning as the Youth Crew’s progression towards Command Day continues…but I’ll let the ladies tell the story.Fair winds,Captain Kenny The Youth of Australia (or at least those on Young Endeavour) started their morning with a magnificent view of the sunrise over Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island. The ship set sail after Happy Hour. There were strong winds which made for good sailing, and we took the opportunity to climb out on to the bow sprit where we had the opportunity to take more photos and gain a better view of the beautiful horizon. Lunch was amazing, as usual, because Marcus is amazing (as usual). Round 4 of the rope races took place after lunch, where, for bonus points, watches had to build a “detailed replica†of the Young Endeavour using a potato, a banana and a mandarin – there were some very interesting results. In the afternoon we went through demonstrational tacks. We took turns going up to the bridge to watch the process from the bridge’s perspective, and gained a better understanding of the commands given by Captain Kenny and Sailmaster Guv. The rest of the afternoon progressed slowly and the watches found time to start impromptu games on deck such as Rock ‘em Sock ‘em and skipping, while others climbed onto the bow sprit or did their laundry.Overall, another pleasant, educational day of sailing has passed. Sheena and Sophie
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Conditions:
Course:  344 true    Speed:  4 ktsWind:  South Easterly at 12 knots    Swell:  135 at 0.5m   Weather:   Fine
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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