WILSON’S PROMONTORY, VICTORIA
NOON POSITIONCaptain’s Log Thursday 8 December 2005.Hi everyone,I am writing this from beautiful Refuge Cove on the eastern coast ofWilson’s Promontory, Victoria, where we came to anchor a short whileago.The last day and a half have been very busy with the Youth Crewsettling in to the ship’s routine, and “learning the ropes”. Afterspending Tuesday night at anchor off Brighton, the ship departed thefamous “Rip” at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay late yesterday.After an exhilarating overninght sail in up to 35 knot winds, we havearrived at refuge Cove.Youth Crew activities have been very tiring with the weatherproviding an additional challenge. Many of the Youth Crew have beenseasick while getting their sea legs, but are about to enjoy the bestknown cure – sit under a gum tree!Today we will have a run ashore and sports on the beach,followed by our first climb, which had to be delayed due tostrong winds on Port Phillip Bay. Tomorrow morning we will sail forDeal Island where we hope to recover an old shipmate – “Gilbert” therugby ball, who was accidentally left behind on voyage 16/05.The ship is full of the smell of a great lunch, so Bye for now,Yours Aye,ChrisChris GallowayLIEUTENANT COMMANDER, RANCAPTAIN STS YOUNG ENDEAVOUR
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