Bring on the w- -d

Current situation at 1800:And still we have no wind! On the plus side this made for a very pleasant night at anchor off Eden where, last night, we all enjoyed hearing about each others lives back on land through a fun ���three way talks’. It also provided the opportunity for a good nights sleep for all. This morning we rose early for an informal dawn service held onboard commemorating ANZAC Day. The Youth Crew had made an environmentally friendly paper wreath, which was laid during our short little ceremony which I personally found quite moving as the colourful sunrise brightened the eastern sky.After breakfast everyone proceeded ashore for a welcomed leg stretch and chocolate run. Back onboard for lunch we sailed shortly after and then the Navigator provided the Youth Crew in a lesson on the seagoing ���rules of the road’.Since leaving Eden we have continued to motorsail in the light airs and occasional showers (the front having fizzled into a weak trough). Tonight we are heading for Jervis Bay and will be conducting teamwork exercises en route. And I’m not even going to mention the w–d.See you tomorrow,Cap’n Bob.Youth Crew entry by ���A’ aged 22 from Victoria.Hi there everyone, just want to let you know that I am having a great time with great people. Constantly trying not to let the rolling seas get the better of me – and I’m winning at the moment (just!). Looking forward to some wind tonight so that we can do some serious sailing! See you soon (xxoo to M,D,K,J & B)Youth Crew entry by Amie Milligan aged 17 from Taree, NSW.Arrr ME HARTIES and many pirate hellos to all those back home!! The Young Endeavour’s definitely testing my resilience to the max!!! I’m currently sitting in the navigation room hoping that the rolling seas will not get the better of me – and I’m determined to spend no more time on this trip with my head stuck in a plastic bag or over the rail!!! The people here are amazing – and really supportive and stuff – and this is set to be a trip that will test everyone’s limits!! Climbing up the mast is the best!! Lots of luv to all those back home and I’ll see you soon!! AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOLANDE HARDY!!
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Course 015 Speed 5 knots. Wind northwest 6 knots, clear skies, temperature 22C.
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Ahoy followers of our Young Endeavour journey! Command Day. We made it.
The beautiful weather at our anchor point at Jervis Bay made for a spectacular day under the command of our fellow Youth Crew! A morning stretch and some wise words from the Ship Crew gave Captain Waz and the team a step in the right direction.
With the new watches all set and ready to go, Captain’s Setting and Furling gave all our youthies the chance to prove their abilities on the high seas. Strong performances from all three watches; Sharkies, Chompers and Narwhals!!
Morning brief gave the Sailmaster a chance to give us the daily orders and help get everyone on the same page. With the staff crew getting ready for a holiday and giving us the ship, floral shirts and party music filled the deck and, with some final preparations, the ship was ours.
The Captain was given a small but very significant envelope that contained the essential, non-essential and completely optional tasks to be done over the course of the next 24 hours. 2 tacks were to be made at a minimum before leaving the bay and safety checks were the essential tasks to start our journey. However.
More amusing, optional tasks allowed some of our youthies to become part of the “Beach Assault Team” while others were put to the task of making a slideshow of the voyage, tying all the knots on the list, etc. These were some activities that bided the time for our incredible navigator - Ruscoe to set out a plan and work together with the Sailmaster - Hugh to create a sail plan.
Tacking stations were the focus for our late afternoon, preparing to weigh anchor and leave such a beautiful bay, for our last stretch of this incredible voyage.
Happy Birthday to the Capitan, Warwick, who turned 24 today! The wonderful MasterChef’s created a “cherry ripe” cake out of rice crispies, coconut, chocolate, and love. With a beautiful ceremony to end our day.
Sailing into the night leaves us the ability to see the lights from our destination. Sydney, here we come!
Wish us luck! From Nat and Tom!!

ARRRGH, ahoy there from the spectacular Jervis Bay! We’ve all been taken A-back by the crystal clear blue waters and snow white sands.
After a well deserved sleep in these sheltered waters which was a refreshing change to clinging to our bunk racks for dear life for the past few days, the ship rose to another banger of a morale tune “sung” by Blue Watch. Brekkie was fun after the early morning activity to get us all up and moving. We held another round of competitive not-competitive rope races which culminated in smashed eggs on deck and the mummification of said egg smashers.
Roast lamb for lunch was prepped by the staffies in the absence of our culinary wizard Steve. Once cleaned up, we took the RHIB’s across to Captains Beach bordering HMAS Creswell which was a mind-blowingly beautiful little spot. Pretty much everyone had a dip in the drink and a roll in the sand and played some creative beach games run by our Suitability legends, Speedy Sam and Eggs.
A few hours at the beach made everyone ready to head back home and attack a teak deck barbeque, devouring cheese platters, steaks, sangas, and salads. With our full stomachs, us youthies initiated the highly anticipated elections for our command day roles. Which will commence sometime around midday tomorrow. We held a vote for each available role that all willing youthies put themselves forward for.
The following roles were voted as follows: Captain – Warwick, Sailmaster – Hugh, Navigator – Ruscoe, Officer of the Watch – Dan, Watch Leader – Nick, Ben, Bridget, Master chef – Emily, Mackenzie, Alyshia
We were greeted after our elections by a low flying anti-submarine MH60-Romeo Helicopter which did a cool fly around our ship. *Thanks Squizz!!* And then watched an amazing film about the rounding of Cape Horn back in 1929 on a 7 story tall sail ship.
Signing off from our anchor watch, Ben and Giles.
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