Day 1 – Start of a great adventure
Ahoy there;A full complement of Youth Crew joined this afternoon and the ship got underway at 16:00. After anchoring off of Magnetic Island, the Youth Crew toured the ship prior to enjoying a magnificant dinned prepared by Chef Chad (Smoked Salmon and Pistascio pasta!!!). Once the galley and cafe were squared away, Captain John and Executive Officer Peter briefed the Youth Crew on what to expect during the voyage and some of the do’s and dont’s followed in YOUNG ENDEAVOUR. The Youth Crew are experiencing their first climb aloft (to the T’Gallant yard) as well as being instructed in some of the basic knots, bends and hitches they will need to know. Once the Youth Crew complete their first climb, Chef Chad will provide all hands with a steaming mug of Kye (Navy hot chocalate). This will be a good way to end an exciting day and prepare for a full day of sailing drills and instruction tomorrow.
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Wind: Sou' East at 5 knotsClear skyThe Moon is just past full but still incredibly bright and, seemingly, just out of reach.
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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