At Anchor, 1770
Dear All,What a great day! The weather has been fantastic, and we have just had a top shore visit to the town of 1770, about 1 1/2 hours drive north on Bundaberg. Tonight we will sail for Lady Musgrave Island, which is a reef and sand cay about 40nm offshore in the southern Great Barrier Reef. Let’s hear from Youth Crew Matthew and Melody:We visited the township to regather our land legs, a few supplies such as much needed sugar, coke and ice-cream. There was also a need for some ‘real’ coffee for all of us that are not accustommed to the joys of blend 43. Day 6 has been full of new experiences as well as the revision of new skills. We returned to the Y.E. aboard a aqua-duck, again showing us the journey is full of surprises. After a morning of tacking, furling and laundry it was great to catch a few rays. After days of heavy winds rain and fog, the weather gods have smiled upon us [much like the ever talented and cheerful staff smile upon us daily]this has been your youth crew speaking – Matthew [of the hardest working -blue watch] and Deadles [of white watch].Thanks Guys,Until Tomorrow,ChrisChris GallowayLieutenant Commander, RANCommanding Officer
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Wind - Light South Easterly, swell, SE 1.5m, a clear and warm 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