At Anchor Norman Bay

Hi Everyone, This morning was warm with clear skies and slight seas. Overnight we had continued to make good progress and by morning brief we were located 60nm to the south east of Wilson’s Promontory motor sailing due to the light and variable conditions. Following morning brief and cleaning stations all equipment that was still wet from the previous four days of rain was brought on deck so that it could be dried and properly aired before being re-stowed. We also took advantage of the light conditions to drop the main staysail and conduct some much needed repairs on damage to this sail which had occurred during the gale force winds of the previous days. Originally it had been planned to make today a full day of sailing instruction but due to the light conditions this was no longer achievable. That said, we were still able to complete a number of other enjoyable voyage activities that did not involve sail work. On completion of these activities the Youth Crew were given some free time so that they could climb the mast or just sit out on the bowsprit and enjoy life at sea. By late afternoon we had rounded Wilson’s Promontory and shortly after, proceeded to anchor in the lea of Mount Oberon in the very scenic Norman Bay. Once safely at anchor the course yard rope swing was rigged and everyone enjoyed a refreshing swim in the crystal clear waters of Norman Bay. This evening following another one of Chef Chad’s enjoyable dinners everyone mustered on deck and enjoyed the outdoor cinema screening of the classic movie ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½Around Cape Horn’ complete with hot popcorn. The time is now 2130 and a very tired Youth Crew are about to turned in for a much needed good night’s sleep at anchor. Tomorrow morning we will proceed ashore at Norman Bay before getting underway again tomorrow afternoon and continuing our voyage to Melbourne.Please find attached some Captains Log entries from the Youth Crew.Until tomorrow, take care.Yours AyeCaptain Gav CAPTAINS LOG VOYAGE 4/10Sammi makes the best banana bread and she is awesome. Hello Dad, Brothers, G/F’s & Swimming Pool Ladiesï¿½ï¿½_ All is finally well seasickness wiseï¿½ï¿½_ Having a great timeï¿½ï¿½_ We need a big ship in middle of our poolï¿½ï¿½_ Can’t wait to see everyone when I get home with some cool stories and photosï¿½ï¿½_ Ellen LyneHey to all! Weather today was lovely and sunny as we sailed along and anchored in Norman’s Bay, Wilson’s Prom. Having a ball, so much to keep ourselves amused with ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ we jumped off the ship this arvo and went for a swim, climbed up the mast and watched the dolphins racing along the side of the ship. Pretty awesome day, really. Being seasick and having to wake up at insane hours like 4am have been challenging but its all been so much fun and days like today have been fantastic. ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Ainsley Ryan Hey there! Today has been a fantastic day. Even getting up at 0320 for our morning watch wasn’t such a struggle. The night was so clear, we could gaze at all the amazing stars, with just a little light from distant oil rigs. We climbed up the forward mast to watch the sun rise, and spent the day in the sun on deck. You can’t help thinking, this is the life. If you have to work, where better than on a brilliant, flat sea, with perfect sailing weather, good company, dolphins and penguins swimming by, and no worries. Finally, we topped it off with an (extremely refreshing) swim. Bring on the next adventure! Love to all family and friends. ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Kathy RadoslovichHi everyone. I’m having a great time on board the Young Endeavour. As I type this I am looking out over Mt Oberon at Wilson’s Prom and I realise I am having an amazing time. It’s been really good so far, even through the seasickness and huge storms. I’m looking forward to the command day on Friday; I hope to do the navigating into Port Phillip Bay. See you soon, Andrew.Dear Petra ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ aka the fantastic weather lady from work. This is my special shout out to you! No doubt you have been watching the weather so I need not fill you in on the sunny days, incredibly stormy seas and ample amounts of sea sickness. Has been a good trip so far ïŠ J I hope work is going well. Many stories when I get home. Much love, CarmelHooly dooly, you can’t even imagine all the things that have happened over the last few days. At first I was just thankful to be alive after the great plague of ’10 (i.e. seasickness) swept the boat. After sampling some of the chef’s fine breakfast concoctions on day four however, I was lucky enough to make it up to the bridge to steer the boat through 40 knot winds and site a bunch of dolphins, jelly fish, and even a seal! Amidst 3-4 metre waves I felt a mounting excitement. Since then things have only looked up and our adventures swimming at the Prom this arvo are the icing on the cake. Bring on command day! Sally Jane.Salutations, sports fans! Rocking out on the good ship Endeavour. It’s twilight chill time at the moment, so we are all very relaxed and good vibe-y. Also: no seasickness, rain or early morning watches make Leo a happy sailor. It’s been rough, but entirely bearable due to good food and better company (which, if you’ve experienced Chad’s cooking, mean a lot!) Dad, can you ring Yo so she can check Tom paid the rent? Also, I believe your army woollens saved my life several times. Sending general affection from my end (the nether regions of Oz). Leo.Haha hey all! A great day out here to be celebrating my 23rd birthday! Haha, blue skies, sunshine, nice weather, dolphins and even seals too. I’ve already been given the opportunity to jump off the ship and into the ocean – so for all those out there, I’ve fulfilled that promise and am having heaps of fun! Enjoying the sunset now and bye for now, take care, Vu : )

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39Â° 2' South / 146Â° 18' East

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Currently at anchor in Norman Bay and enjoying light south westerly winds with nil swell.

AUTHOR: Commanding Officer STS Young Endeavour

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Day 10 – Community Day Sail Sydney Harbour

Good evening shipmates, After a well-earned quality night’s sleep at anchor in Hunters Bay, Sail Master Sara woke us with another of her soothing tunes to get us on deck for a quick early morning activity. After breakfast the staff crew weighed anchor and conducted the transit to HMAS Waterhen, at Waverton. We berthed there at 0900 and prepared to embark our guests for the Community Day Sail. At 1015 we cast off our berthing lines and departed with our 34 guests and commenced our 3 hour tour of the harbour. Our Community Day Sailors were a group 30 members and staff from the Windgap Foundation. We also embarked some defence personnel as well. We again passed under the Harbour Bridge and then proceeded into Rose Bay where we set some sails and commenced sailing back towards Waterhen. Whilst on the harbour our fantastic youth crew helped us host our Windgap special guests. They encouraged our guests to participate in setting the staysails and a square sail by helping to pull on the sheets and clewlines. The youth crew also helped Chef Ash to prepare and deliver the food to our guests on deck. At 1300, after 3 fun-packed hours on the harbour, we berthed back at the southern wharf at HMAS Waterhen. Once we had farewelled our guests it was time to commence our end-of-voyage activities and preparations. The staff crew managed to organise a visit to the RAN Ship MATV Sycamore, which is crewed by a mixture of civilians and Navy staff, is a multi-role aviation training vessel. The youth crew embarked with their watch leaders and were given a 45 minute tour of the ship by some of the Navy crew. On completion they returned onboard and Young Endeavour sailed and proceeded to our anchorage in Athol Bay, which affords a great view of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. During the transit to the anchorage the Youthies undertook their end-of-voyage chats, facilitated by their watch leaders, to examine if they had achieved everything in their full-value contracts they had completed at the start of the voyage. After the traditional last voyage dinner of home made pizzas, Sara gave the Youthies the Harbour Furl brief, who then donned their climbing harnesses and laid aloft to undertake the ‘Harbour Furl’ of the square sails to make them look immaculate for our ceremonial arrival at the end of the voyage tomorrow. Once that was completed, the youth crew then finished off their final outstanding Command Day tasks, which were planned for the last night onboard. These included the Voyage Slide Show compiled of photos taken by everyone. This was excellent and provided a touching reminder of what we had experienced and the beautiful coastlines and islands that we had visited during the voyage. The final activity of the day was the end-of-voyage administration, which for the youth crew included a feedback questionnaire asking for feedback on their experience of the voyage, as well as a letter for each crew member to write to themselves on their experiences during the voyage, which the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme will post to the youth crew in 6 months time. The aim of this is to help reinforce what the youth crew have learned about leadership, teamwork and about themselves from the experience of the voyage. Once these were completed the crew were encouraged to go to bed. The Ship will remain in Athol Bay overnight and weigh anchor and sail in the morning at 0900 and undertake the transit to HMAS Waterhen, where family and friends will meet the Ship on arrival at 1000. Until you hear from me tomorrow for the final instalment of Voyage 04/24. Yours aye, Captain Mike

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Day 9 – Command Day Part 2

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