Despite a lack of wind yesterday we managed to achieve quite a lot. Setting and furling drills were conducted in the afternoon which went very well and as best as I can tell, this crew are now ready for the challenges of Command Day. I...
Yesterday afternoon we had a very relaxing time as we chugged along in glorious sunshine towards Sydney. We sighted a few whales and went for a second swim. The second swim was not as popular as the morning session. A few people getting stung by...
Yesterday afternoon we had the ship under absolutely full sail. The whomper, fore staysail, three square sails, main staysail, fisherman staysail, main and main gaff topsail. We managed to get cranking along at over 8 kts with only 15 kts of breeze. You've got to...
The deck Olympics yesterday afternoon were fun and we had a special visitor, Brother Nutzee, to help us pray for wind. The wind gods were obviously happy with our performance and have been obliging ever since with fair winds and following seas. We completed 175...
Winds remained light yesterday afternoon but we still managed to do some tacking drills which went well. Overnight we motor sailed in the light and variable conditions and if nothing else managed to punch out quite a few miles towards Sydney.With sunrise this morning came...
Despite light winds yesterday afternoon, we had some great sailing. The generators were shut down for a silent period and at 1400, following a lecture on sail theory, the ship went to tacking stations and did a few drill tacks. The fisherman sail was...
By mid afternoon yesterday the wind failed us and the ship motor sailed the last 15 nautical miles to the anchorage in Whangaroa Harbour. Once at anchor the crew proceeded ashore and commenced the hike to a local peak called 'Dukes Nose'. The track was...
Yesterday was a full on day with a lot being accomplished. Once clear of Auckland Harbour, line safety was taught and then each watch conducted setting and furling drills. This culminated in a series of tacks which finished at 1800 in the vicinity of Great...
Youth crew V04/00 joined the ship yesterday evening and after dinner we commenced the training program. This crew are a 50/50 mix of returnees and new youth crew.This morning it was up at 0630 for a spot of exercise prior to breakfast and then the...
Yesterday afternoon all crew proceeded ashore for a zany sports afternoon. This was followed by the Command Day debrief that was very thought provoking. Both good and bad points wereraised which made it more meaningful. As some say, there is no gain without pain.In the...
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