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Cunningham Pier, Geelong
On completion of the half day sail we went to anchor in Geelong Inner Harbour. After the Command Day debrief it was back to some work of the physical variety, with all Youth Crew aloft for harbour furls. Then some quiet time and preparations for the end of voyage concert. This proved a great success with imaginative acts provided from all and a lot of laughs.This morning it was the last set of cleaning stations then alongside at 1000. My final pleasant duty was the presentation of Voyage Certificates and the award of the Order of Australia Emblem to the Youth Crew member who best displayed the spirit of the Youth Scheme. With such a closely knit team that had built up over the previous 10 days this proved a very difficult decision but, with only one Emblem to award, the Staff Crew finally decided on Katie (Kato) Owens. I knew by the applause from Kato’s shipmates as I awarded it that the Staff had made a wise choice.So another Voyage ends. It has been great for me personally to once more share in the challenges the Youth Crew face and the fun and excitement of it all and to be able to share some of it with you.Best wishes, challenge yourself each day and have fun.Cap’n Bob.
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Alongside Cunningham Pier, Geelong. Wind south-east 10 knots, clear skies and a pleasant 20 degrees.
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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!!
