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Day 1 Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Start
Ahoy there shipmates, landlubbers and armchair sailors,
Welcome to the Captain’s Log for Voyage 16/21 – Sydney to Hobart (supporting the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race).
Our Crew joined at 0900 today at HMAS Waterhen, and they look like a great bunch. We have 14 returnee Youth Crew from New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria – all of whom have previously completed the youth development program on board Young Endeavour. They are joined by 9 guests of the staff crew as well as 2 guests from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, who will conduct radio relay duties in support of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
After stowing their kit bags below deck, I made a welcome address and introduced my skilled and experienced staff crew for this voyage… namely:
– Sail Master – Kenny,
– Navigator – Emma,
– Red Watch Leader – TJ,
– White Watch Leader – Bobby,
– Assistant White Watch Leader – Theresa,
– Blue Watch Leader – Dazza,
– Chef – Jarod,
– Engineer – Shaun,
– Nursing Officer – Cody.
After a busy morning welcoming the new crew and conducting pre-voyage checks we had some lunch to celebrate the occasion. We then sailed at 1415 and Watch Leaders kicked off ships’ tours as we sailed through Sydney Harbour and out, following the racing yachts.
Dinner was served shortly after 1700, and it was delectable my dear readers. Jarod the chef is off to a great start.
The fish feeding then began in earnest assisted by strong southerly winds 20-25 kts and a 1.5 – 2 m swell, but the crew is pushing through conducting watch on deck, including helm and lookout duties, overnight.
Sad to hear a number of racing yachts withdrawing due to damage sustained in the challenging conditions. Commiserations to them.
We will continue motorsailing to the south overnight and will stand by to lend a hand if required.
Good night and stay safe.
Captain Adam Charlie Farley+
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The Captain’s Log is published each evening. You can also follow the ship at Where is Young Endeavour Now?
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Conditions:
Weather: Rain. Wind: SSE @ 20-25kts. Temp: 20. Swell: SSE @ 2m.
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Dear readers,
STS Young Endeavour is, by the definition and origin of her name, about Aussie youths trying hard to achieve something difficult. This voyage certainly provided that... and then some. A challenging experience from all angles and areas. Yet the Youth Crew prevailed and found success. They should therefore be justifiably proud of themselves for persevering, seeing the silver lining and never wavering in their mission to have a great adventure. I am very proud of all of them and I'm sure you are too!
9 Days ago 23 Youth Crew from all over Australia, came together to sail this vessel, have fun and challenge themselves. They have not only done that, but have faced and overcome fears, and learnt a lot about themselves and each other.
They leave with new skills, improved persistence, resilience and adaptability, as well as generally knowing they are more capable than what they probably thought. And of course, having made great new friends - most probably, friends for life. It never gets old for us staff members, as we truly love our work.
Fair winds and following seas.
Captain Adam Charlie Farley+
