Another tiring night at sea
We have just berthed at the Mackay Marina having had another tiring night at sea with sleep regularly interupted by the requirement to tack.This morning has proven to be a glorious day with clear skies and a gentle breeze. As the ship berthed the yards were manned by the YC who sang the National anthem on the final approach. When we were secured to the jetty, the YC were all gathered on deck so that I could award end of voyage certificates and say goodbye. I then had the great pleasure in awarding the Order of Australia Emblem to Russ Billingham for his tremendous efforts during the voyage. As a crew, these guys really excelled and achieved a great deal in their four days onboard. The mixture of using returnees and new youth crew members with a physical disability worked exceptionally well and they really complemented each other. It’s been an absolute pleasure to sail with this crew. Thanks guys.Andrew
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Berthed Mackay Marina, Wind S 10kts, Temp 23, Beaut day
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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