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ALONGSIDE, BUNDABERG PORT MARINA
Ahoy Shipmates,Welcome to the voyage log for V13/07, Bundaberg to Brisbane. I will undate the log daily, usually mid-late afternoon AEST with the events of the day and the plan ahead.We are off to a great statrt for the voyage – last night the Youth Crew climbed to the top of the mast, and learned how to cast loose and furl the square sails, working 30m off the water.This morning we started at 0630 with Early Morning Activity, followed by Chad’s awesome breakfast. Colours and morning brief were held at 0800. As I write, the sounds of “Happy Hour” (cleaning stations) are all around. Shortly we will have the safety equipment lecture given by “Captain Safety Man” (Brad) and we will sail at 1000. Once we get to sea it will be a hard day of “learning the ropes” and getting everyone to the stage where we can tack the ship- as a crew by sunset. This is important so that during the night we can avoid shipping and bits of Australia…Tomorrow we will continue with sail handling and watch duties, depending on how many suucumb to sea sickness!Until tomorrow, me hearties,Yours Aye,ChrisChris GallowayCommander, RANCommanding Officer
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Wind SE 10-15 Knots, overcast and cool.
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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!!
