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A Valuable Evolution
Situation at 20:00- Overnight the watch-on-deck was fully occupied setting and furling sails, both for practise for command day and to increase theShip’s speed. Wakey Wakey found us South of the Bass Strait oil field enroute to Anderson Bay on Tasmania’s Northern coast.Morning brief and happy hour lasted until 10:00, at which time Chef Stony produced some magnificant sticky buns. The next orderof business was demonstrational and rotational tacks. This is where the watches rotate through each others normal tacking station in order to gain a better understanding of what is required for the Ship to manoeuvre through the wind. At the same time, each Youth Crew member is able to observe the tacking process from the bridge and be briefed by the Captain on the sequence of orders given. This proved to be a valuable evolution that provided a practical example of the sailing theory lecture the Youth Crew received earlier in the week.The majority of the afternoon was taken up with setting and furling drills. The Youth Crew are being worked up in preparation forcommand day, where they will need to be thoroughly competent at sail handling. The weather has cooperated and today was spent under partly clear skies and gentle sea conditions. It looks like seasickness iswell and truely a thing of the past.We have raised Deal and Flinder’s Islands roughly in the middle of Bass Strait. As we wind our way through the shoals near theDeal Island group, the Youth Crew will busy continuing their command day preparations. The forecast calls for the good weather to remain with us for the next few days. Tomorrow afternoon the Youth Crew will be briefed on their command day mission and elect their command team.YOUNG ENDEAVOUR Fact File: The Ship is fitted with two 215 hp turbo charged diedel engines. They are able to propel the Ship at 9 kts. Two 40 KVA diesel generators provide electricity for all domestic and operational requirements. At sea, one generator is always operating and the main engines are available for immediate use.YOUNG ENDEAVOUR Glossary: Foot Ropes- Wire ropes slung under the yards on which the crew stand when working on the yards. At theyardarms (the ends of the yards) short footropes called Flemish horses are fitted so as to overlap with the main footrope. RHIB- A rigid hulled inflatable boat. YOUNG ENDEAVOUR carries a 4.7 metre RHIB that is powered by a 36 hp outboard diesel motor. The RHIB is used to ferry the Ship’s Comapny to and from the shore when the Ship is at anchor.Thought of the Day: What you possess in the world will be found at the day of your death to belong to someone else. But what you are will be yours forever. Henry Van Dyke.Yours, AyeJohn Cowan,LCDR, RAN
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At sea in Bass Strait under six sails (and the Iron Jib). Wind: Sou' East at 15 kts, Temp:19.5c, Sea State:2, Cloud :6/8
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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!!
