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Day 5 – BOXING DAY
Hi Everyone,Welcome to day 5 of our voyage. Overnight we continued to make good speed and by sunrise this morning we had sailed 585nm. The weather this morning was overcast with passing showers and we were consistently getting wind gusts of 30kts and a 2.5m swell which really makes it hard to progress with any of program. Given these conditions and the fact that it is Boxing Day I decided to stand everyone down for the day so that they could catch up on some domestic chores like washing clothes and making sure that t heir personnel possessions are properly stowed. This down time also gives the Crew a chance to relax, catch up on some much needed sleep, read a book, play cards or just spend some time with the members of other watches.  As normal we need to make sure that the ship is being safely sailed so we always have a Watch closed up on the bridge who provides lookouts, helmsman and personnel available to hand in or set sail at a minutes notice which the new Crew have already proven that they can do very well.  Despite the slightly unpleasant weather today their have been no signs of any seasickness which really does mean that our new mariners really have found their ‘sea legs’  The time is now 2030 and since departing Sydney we have now sailed 720nm with only 530nm to go until we reach Wellington.Until tomorrow, take care  Yours AyeCaptain GavÂ
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Conditions:
Currently located 530nm NW of Wellington and experiencing strong 22-28kt NNW winds with a 2m swell. Current temperature is 14 degreesÂ
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Hi Everyone,
Welcome to Young Endeavour’s Second voyage for 2026. This voyage will see us sail from Hobart to Geelong via the West Coast of Tasmania, which will give us the chance to see some spectacular scenery and be tested by some very unpredictable weather conditions, which is all part of the adventure. I have always loved sailing the Tasmanian Coast and of course, the notorious Bass Strait because of the challenges they throw at us but it really is a special part of this wonderful country. We have put together another talented Staff Crew for this voyage who I know will take great care of our new Youth Crew ensuring that they all have an amazing experience.
The Young Endeavour Staff Crew for this voyage are as follows:
Captain – Gav
Sail Master – Dion
Navigator – Jack
Watch Officer - Karson
Red Watch Leader – Mick
White Watch Leader – Simon assisted by Benny
Blue Watch Leader – Mitch
Chef – Nathan
Engineer - Dan
YEYS Voyage Coordinator - Matt
The voyage commenced at 1500 today when the new Youth Crew joined Young Endeavour berthed alongside Hobarts Princess No 2 Berth (UTAS). Once we had everyone on board and gear had been stowed, we mustered our new Youth Crew and a large gathering of family and friends on deck for my welcome address followed by Staff Crew introductions. On completion we farewelled family and friends then got straight into a safety brief. Ice breaker’ activities and ship tours. Dinner followed, with tonight’s menu consisting of Roast Lamb, Chicken Kiev, Americana Pasta Bake and numerous vegetables and a wonderful selection of deserts. Once we had cleaned up from dinner, I completed my Captain’s Brief, which was followed by Dion’s Sail Master Chat. With these chats out of the way we spent the rest of the evening doing full value contacts and deck safety then turned-in for a good night’s sleep.
Tomorrow morning we will depart our berth, head down the Derwent River and into the D’Entrecasteaux Channel where we will anchor for a few hours and complete first climbs of the foremast.
Until tomorrow, take care.
Yours aye, Captain Gav.
