Day 4 – Tasman Sea and the EAC
After waking up at 2330 White Watch had the task of a ‘Gutswatch’. Immediately, we joined forces with Red Watch to Brail the main mast. We came across some difficulties when there was an air pocket caught inside the sheet, keeping Red Watch up for an extra half hour. Soon, the wind picked up, and we had to set the topsail, our Watch Leader Bobby, picking Will and Jade to climb the foremast (also the wonderful narrators of this log). Climbing in the dark, with strong winds and only one previous climb experience, was both exhilarating and confronting. We both somewhat confidently, stepped out of our comfort zone and got the job done. The rest of the night was chill and fun. Early this morning, we woke up to Eifel 65’s Blue, as William headed down to make pancakes with the wonderful Keely. Chocolate sauce, ice cream, strawberries and bananas, maple syrup, even cinnamon on top – clearly the staff are spoiling us We had a navigation lesson with Emma, and a Laws of Road lesson brief with Evan. While Jade was on watch, the team spotted a shark, a manta ray, flock of albatross, Merrrick Terns, and the occasional ship on the horizon. The majority of the remaining day was spent tacking and practicing our rope skills, there are a lot of hands with blisters and callouses. With a storm blowing Easterly, but the Young Endeavour travelling Southerly, the swell picked up A LOT, and the ship hasn’t stopped rocking since. Special shoutout to mum, who did the Young Endeavour in 1989. I’m in the same berth, the same bunk, and the same watch. Captain Charlie even gave us a book with the Life and Times of this special ship, I look forward to finding your name in the Youth List. Big shoutout to the family at home – Mum, Dad, Chloe, Abbey, and Pippi, and a happy birthday to Mayson! Missing you all, and I can’t wait to show you all the amazing videos and pictures I’ve taken. – JadeÂ
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Wind: N @ 15-20 kts. Temp: 16. Swell: N @ 1.5m. Weather: Overcast.
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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