A Fantabulous and Funny Ordeal
Situation at 20:00: Tonight’s Captain’Log will be compiled by the Youth Crew who will discuss Command Day.Woody, Brisbane, QldIt was a tough 24 hours but we made it. Through high seas and even higher winds we pushed this ship all the way to Sydney and had ‘great’ fun doing it. So very tired, looking forward to some sleep, and haven’t used a sick bag for a few days. A special hello to Tanya and of course mum and dad and not to forget Jen for her gifts.Adam, Orange, N.S.W.A fantabulous and tragically funny ordeal in what was a spectacular and joyous Command Day for all. My day started with a early wake up call, that allowed to move the ship towards Sydney rather than Kiwi Land. We have learnt to deal and adjust to hauling on wet lines in the dark. My tip for the day is to remember those less fortunate than you and from that comes hope for another happy day. G’day to mum, dad, and the rest of the crew in Orange. I did this in rememberence of my good mate J.B.Cheers, Bye.Emma (Em), Canberra, ACTHi 🙂 Well I am one of the lucky few to have been asigned to the Galley for the past 24 hours in an attempt to fulfill the expertcullinary position left vacant by our champion chef, Polly. Trying to cook, for most of us, is a challenge in itself, to that add- cooking lasagna for more than 30, the continual rocking of the kitchen (akagalley) and sliding of absolutley eveything in sight, walking up hill to get to the other side of the room, making 50% of the galley staff sick (BOB I HAVEN’T CHUCKED) whilst also being ready to jump up totacking stations at the drop of the PA call. All in all the command day, with our CO Steve and XO Laws and our fantastic navs, taught all of us many things about ourselves and each other, what a challenge,sailing a ship with only 7 days experience.Hey to everyone Myf, Sam, Katie and all the HBC youth back home, b there soon, luv u Gran 🙂 MRohan (Rhino), Bundoora, VicWe have come to the end of a hard 24 hours with lots of hard work and very little sleep, infact very little sleep in the last 7 days. Hit high seas on the way to Sydney, we all got drenched but still managed to have a ball. This has to be a journey of a life time at sea and recommend this to everyone. Big hello to Alice, Mum, Dad,rest of family and anyone else who maybe reading this.Chris, Aberdeen, NSWToday as many of you may know was command today. I had the honour of being one of the ship’s navigators as well as being an officer of the watch. Most of the night was spent tacking, as well as fixing ourposition. Much to my relief today the weather closed in. Thats right, I have finally seen rain. Fortunatley I am yet to be sea sick, needless to say I am relieved. Command day was great, I would likenothing more than to be able to do it again. Hi to everyone at home, I hope you aren’t working too hard. CHRIS
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At anchor in Hunters Bay, Wind: South at 14 kts, Temp: 17c, 8/8 cloud and heavy rain.
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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