At Anchor Whitehaven Beach
Hi Everyone, The anchor was weighed at 0745 this morning and YOUNG ENDEAVOUR departed her anchorage at Nara inlet. Once clear of the Inlet we altered course to the south east then proceeded to transit through the very scenic Hooks Passage around to the Whitehaven Beach. During this passage the Youth Crew spent time with their Watch Leaders fine tuning their sail skills in preparation for Captains Setting and Furling Drills, which was to follow. By 1345 all of these drills were successfully completed then we proceeded to our planned anchorage at famous Whitehaven Beach. Once at anchor the Youth Crew were ferried ashore were they enjoyed some extremely competitive games of touch football followed by a refreshing swim and a paddle on the Ships Surf Ski’s. This evening following dinner (Roast Lamb, Beef & Pork followed by Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding and Ice Cream for desert), I presented my Command Day brief which was immediately followed by the Youth Crew Command team elections. These elections are now complete and the Youth Crew have settled into their anchor watches for the night. Even though it is now only 2100 the Ship is very quite so I can only assume that everyone is trying to get a good nights rest in preparation for what should be a challenging Command Day.Until Tomorrow, take care.Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently at anchor at Whitehaven Beach and enjoying light 5-8kt SE winds with nil swell.
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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