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Day 07 – V07/26, Sydney to Newcastle
Ahoy there readers of the V07/26 Captain’s Log! Day 7 has arrived with a crisp fog as we sailed into Broken Bay in the early morning.
Last night during watches we commenced a practice for command day called ‘’bear-ex.’ This involved doing 11 challenges strengthening our teamwork, communication and knowledge of handling sails.
In the morning, after breakfast, we learned more about navigation with Benny to grow our practical skills on sailing through the high and low seas off New South Wales in preparation for our command day tomorrow.
In regards to command day, we have polished off our practical knowledge and skills with other watch leaders who have different learning ideas and techniques to reach the whole cohort of Youthies.
We finished the day with a celebration for one of the Youthie’s Birthday. It was a pretty special day celebrating Olive’s 18th onboard with cake and singing tonight. After the festivities, we determined the roles for command day with an election .
A joke from our new sail master – “Why does the Norwegian Navy use QR codes on their ships? To (Scan-di-navi-an)”,
We can’t wait to see what the challenges tomorrow will bring.
– Sean’s sheep / Molly’s minions out
- Mrudula, Pippa, and Thomas.
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Conditions:
Wx: overcast/foggy, Southerly winds at 10 kn and 24 degrees
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Ahoy once more, loyal followers of Voyage 07/26—Day Four has delivered a welcome change of pace, with calm waters, clear skies, and a chance to truly enjoy the magic of life at sea!
We spent a peaceful night at anchor in the stunning surrounds of Salamander Bay in Port Stephens—an absolute gem of a location. Pristine waters, abundant seabirds, and glimpses of marine life set the scene for a restful night, with our youth crew standing anchor watches and keeping the ship safe and secure throughout. A quiet but important responsibility, carried out with professionalism well beyond their years.
As the sun rose over the bay, the upper decks came alive with a spirited game of Ubuntu. Laughter echoed across the water as the crew embraced the new day, refreshed and recharged after a solid night’s rest.
Following breakfast, we weighed anchor and conducted a short relocation to Nelson Bay, positioning the ship to allow our seaboats access ashore near Fly Point. What followed was a well-earned run ashore, with the crew making the most of the beautiful weather—stretching their legs on the sand, reconstituting after the past few days, and continuing to build the bonds that are fast turning this group into a cohesive team.
There’s something about shared time off the ship that deepens connections, and it was clear to see the camaraderie growing stronger with every conversation and shared laugh.
Back onboard, the day rolled seamlessly into evening with one of the voyage’s most anticipated traditions—Dan’s infamous burger bar, served up on the teak deck. Spirits were high, appetites were satisfied, and the crew enjoyed a relaxed meal together as the sun began to dip.
With bellies full and morale soaring, it was time once again to get underway. We weighed anchor, cleared the harbour entrance, and set all fore and aft sails, turning our bows back to the open sea. As night fell, the crew settled into their sea watches, now noticeably more confident and comfortable in the rhythm of life onboard.
From tranquil anchorages to open ocean once more, Day Four has showcased both the beauty of our coastline and the growing strength of this remarkable crew. Port Stephens, you’ve put on a spectacular show—thank you for having us. We’ll be back.
Fair winds and following seas as Voyage 07/26 continues—this team is hitting its stride.
Captain Leups Out +
