ALONGSIDE AT MACKAY MARINA
Ahoy Shipmates,Welcome to the final Captain’s Log for Voyage 07/07. Sadly we will be farewelling our Youth Crew between 10 and 11 am tomorrow at the mega-yacht berth, Marina Mackay.Today we had the half day sail, during which we hosted a number of intellectually handicapped people from lifestream, an organisation catering for those with disablities who are unable to enjoy a full voyage in YOUNG ENDEAVOUR. We had a great time and managed to sail for almost three hours, which enabled us to clock up 100 hours sailing this voyage.On arrival in the marina berth, we were able to sail alongside, only using our engines at the very last moment to stop. It was a great opportunity which capped off a fun day out.This afteroon the watches completed harbour furls, and we stored ship in preparation for the next voyage. Everyone is ashore at the moment doing end of Voyage Talks, before we sail to anchor at 1600. Tonight we will have the ship’s concert, and spend our final might together as a crew.As I close the log for this voyage, I mast say I have enjoyed working with such a talented and diverse group of young Australians – once again it has been a pleasure and an honour to be their Captain.Until next voyage, shipmates,Yours Aye,ChrisChris GallowayCommander, RANCommanding Officer
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Wind ESE 15 knots, sea calm, occasional 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