Command Day elections were held yesterday morning and judging from the noise levels of cheering and applause this youth crew were rearing to go. There was a problem though - no wind. Problems such as this require desperate measures and the presence of the...
After the ship had been given a good clean and a scrub the pool was opened for a quick dip while we waited for some wind prior to getting underway. Fortunately a 10-15kt breeze did come in from the south and shortly afterwards the ship...
We have spent the last 24 hrs at anchor in Eastern Cove off the small sleepy township of America River. The youth crew went ashore for a BBQ lunch and then spent the afternoon mucking around at the beach and exploring the local area. Later...
Yesterday was one of those absolutely magical days. We had a good fresh breeze from the NE, there was not a cloud to be seen and as we went about our business we sighted dozens of whales and hundreds of dolphins. We managed to conduct...
Winds remained light with grey skies most of yesterday which can only be described as dull. Our planned tacking drills were put on hold. A rule of the road (or how to dodge big ships) lecture was presented in the afternoon that was rudely interrupted...
Very light winds for most of the day meant that we had to keep the engines running which is always frustrating. A sea breeze did come in late in the afternoon that allowed square sails to be set and the engines to be shut down....
Yesterday was a busy day. As the ship departed Corio Bay, the port of Geelong, the youth crew commenced their instruction in how to sail a tall ship. Line handling and then sail setting and furling drills were conducted that occupied most of the day....
Not everyday is a great day in Young Endeavour and yesterday was one of them. Youth Crew 06/00 joined the ship in the afternoon and following crew introductions we prepared to get underway. A strong NW wind was blowing the ship onto the wharf that...
On completion of the half day sail we went to anchor in Geelong Inner Harbour. After the Command Day debrief it was back to some work of the physical variety, with all Youth Crew aloft for harbour furls. Then some quiet time and...
A very busy day so I am late logging on again. Yesterday we left our intrepid Youth Crew having succesfully completed their rescue mission and on their way for their next mission. This was to send a team of four in an inflatable...
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