At anchor in Tolaga Bay
Yesterday afternoon we had a tremendous and exhilarating sail in fresh NE winds prior to anchoring in Tolaga Bay. The wind had veeredsufficiently to enable squares to be set and I’m sure the ship would have made a lovely sight entering the picturesque bay under full sailand sailing to the anchorage. There were about 20 people on the local jetty watching so I suspect that the whole town had turned out to greet us. A BBQ was quickly set up on deck while everybody went in for a swim. The BBQ was excellent followed by the staff opening the Banana Split bar. That evening three way talks were conducted by the youth crew which provided a good laugh. Later in the evening, except for those on Anchor Watch, the youth crew caught up on some welldeserved sleep.It was up at 0630 this morning for some PT and deck games. At 0800 we hoisted our flag and with great gusto sang the national anthem. Following cleaning stations this morning the youth crew charged ashore. They are expected back soon. It is very peaceful onboard at the moment.After lunch we will weigh anchor and continue our passage north. Our next stop is going to be White Island, an active volcano in the Bay of Plenty some 120 NM distant. Winds permitting we should arrive there tomorrow.
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At anchor, Wind 040/10kts, Temp 22, blue skies
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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