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Day 6 – V01/26, Hobart to Hobart
Ahoy there!
Mum, Dad, it’s official. I am not coming home. Nathan’s Pork Belly Adobo has pulled me over the line. Goodbye landlubber life. Hello salty sea dog living!
Last night, the sunset was incredible. It looked like a lava explosion in the sky. All the colours streaming across the night. Then, fast forward to this morning…
First up, Wakey Wakey was as delightful as ever, with Cara picking Rocketman to blast through the speakers because we all know, we’re no longer the men they think we are at home. After this, we gathered for morning brief with a new special guest, Engines. We’ve been spoiled with Salty and Nav’s introductions but it was time for a change.
Happy hour came next. Everyone’s favourite part of the day! Cleaning was a breeze. We’re getting quicker every time. With rough seas ahead, we commenced tacking stations. In our positions we hauled and checked away until all sails were successfully set. Ropies was next, with a tough competition, luckily, we all had the intuition. Except Whitie’s had the most intuition when it came to knowing where things were and eating the most amount of Sao’s because we won (as usual). #nevereatingsaosagain.
Captain Leups was ready today. Ready to teach us some incredible sail theory. We learned about sailing downwind and upwind and the theory of tacking/wearing. As Command Day creeps up, we now definitely feel more equipped to use terms like closed haul and broad reach with confidence (instead of hoping it’s the right answer).
We closed out the day with some Demonstrational tacking. Captain Leups took small groups through the sequence of a tack explaining each of the sail calls and what they mean to turning the ship through the wind.
Now, we are about to eat dinner before another night at sea, so we’ll sign out. We’re getting ready for a BEAREX – whatever that is!! Sounds fun!
See ya!
Belle and Cara
* Hey mum and the girls! We saw a whale, although we were traveling the speed of a snail. Love you x
* Clover, I found Michael. He was hanging out with Spongebob and the space horses. He may be ready to talk again once we get back. Xx
* Mum, Dad, Remi, love you and miss you (a little bit)
* Shoutout to Dylan turning 19 today. Happy Birthday legend!!
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Weather: Sunny Wind: 15KN SE Temp: 25C
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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 +
