Mighty, fearless sailors
1800 hA fairly calm nights sailing was had and we got some rest. The wind gods certainly don’t want us in Hobart. The weather has been against us since leaving NSW waters. Our storm sails are still rigged but we aren’t making great speed, so this afternoon we set the forestaysail and the big mainsail only and are powering along at 7 knots. The spirits of the YC are improving – everyone is over their seasickness and we had a set of Red Faces this afternoon in the cafe. Tonight we will hold three way talks for some more entertainment. We’ve got about 140 miles to go and fingers and toes crossed we should berth in Hobart before midnight Sunday.Youth Crew entry by Denise De Paoli, Griffith NSW:The youth crew has undergone great evolution over the last 2 days, from crawling seasick slugs to mighty, fearless sailors. Even Popeye would be proud of us. Once the crew got their strength back,we began to enjoy our sea adventure. Morale was boosted and we were prepared to take on the notorious Bass Straight, which at first to our surprise was as calm as a cup of camomile tea. We laughed in its face but little did we know that she was brewing an almighty storm. Currently we are hoping to make it to Hobart in time for the New Years Eve Celebrations because we feel that the hardships that we have triumphed so far, are worth celebrating. Speak tomorrow,Andrew Davis
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At sea off St Marys, Tasmania. Wind Southerly at 25 knots. Temp 11C.
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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