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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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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!!
