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Day 5 – V01/26, Hobart to Hobart
Ahoy there, Landlubbers!
This is James, Neve, Eamon and Mikaela here for a debrief on day 5! Last night, we set anchor in the haunted (allegedly) Port Arthur, a penal colony that is one of the more beautiful and history infused places we have sailed to. The navigator gave us a challenge to complete during the watches which included what we had learnt earlier that day. Although 3am and maths don’t mix well we managed to finish with flying colours. We then continued our anchor watches, making sure that we weren’t headed for Antarctica any time soon.
We awoke to the beautiful sound of Benny and the Jets belted through the pipe. We ate breakfast and were then informed that we would be able to try out the rope swing for the first time. Everyone had a blast, and a few belly flops later we were headed to land to find out more about the history of our anchor point. Turns out that the Port Arthur convicts and the Young Endeavour youthies have a couple similarities, including the fact that we arrived on tallships and the numbers of people that came across (30).
Within our time at Port Arthur, we had a tour guide who talked us through the history of the site as well as all the culture surrounding this world heritage site. A few highlights included the penitentiary, the commandants house, and separate prison which housed prisoners who were unable to rejoin society. We are really looking forward to the rest of the voyage and what it holds!
Sayounara from James, Neve, Eamon, Mikaela.
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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 +
