Athol Bay Sydney Harbour
23 young Australians joined the ship in Sydney for their amazing adventure under sail. Family and friends were on the wharf to bid farewell to their loved ones as they embarked on their adventure. After departing the wharf at Garden Island and anchoring at Anthol Bay just off Taronga Zoo, our new team started to get to know other, the staff and the ship. First thing I would like to introdue the staff team for this voyage:Dion: CO (Captain)Jordo: XO (Executive Officer)Hibbo: NavigatorGeorgie: Watch OfficerBec: ChefEddie: EngineerJock: White Watch LeaderSpeedie: Blue Watch LeaderBrodie: Red Watch LeaderAfter conducting an initial climb to the lower platform as an entire youth crew (YC) it was time to break into watches and to climb all the way to the top of the mast overnight. Two out of the three watches achieved this, however the morning watch opted against doing so due to a lightning storm. Knots were tied, more team building was conducted and overall, spirits were high.After completing the 1st four hours, the YC seem motivated, enthusiastic, and ready to take on the challenges put before them.Poor weather and rough seas are likely to be a feature.Nautical term of the day: Fender- item used to protect the ship’s side from damage when coming alongside a wharf or another vessal. Yours Aye Dion Curtis Lieutenant, RANCaptain STS Young Endeavour
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Today has started with inclement weather and there is little joy gained from looking at the forecast. The wind is from the NNE at around 15 knots and is predicted to strengthen. Drizzle ensures even simple evolutions are trying and our team will certainly be put to the test very shortly when we sail out of the heads of Sydney Harbour.
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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