Day 7 – At Anchor Whitehaven Beach

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to day seven of our voyage. By morning brief we were located 14nm to the south east of the Whitsunday Islands still motor sailing in light 8-10kt south westerly winds but enjoying a spectacular morning.
Once we had completed a short morning brief we went straight into Captains Setting and Furling Drills. These drills are the final training activity prior to the commencement of Command Day and ensure that all watches can safely set and furl all sails. With this activity successfully completed we altered course to the north and transited through the picturesque Solway Passage coming safely to anchor at the famous Whitehaven Beach at 1130.
Lunch followed then early this afternoon we held another set of rope races which was followed by my Command Day Brief. Once finished we had planned to rig the rope swing and let everyone have a swim but given the strong tidal stream that plan was changed and instead we ferried everyone ashore so that they could enjoy a couple of hours of water sports on Whitehaven Beach which they all thoroughly enjoyed.
This evening with everyone back onboard the Youth Crew conducted their Command Day elections, which was followed by a Teak Deck BBQ dinner during which we celebrated the birthdays of Liam Georgia and Chantelle with a huge birthday cake that had been specially baked by Chef Jenko.
To finish the evening’s activities we are now screening the classic Tall Ship movie ‘Around Cape Horn’ on the upper deck screen and once completed everyone will settle into anchor watches for the night ensuring that they are well rested for what will be a challenging Command Day.
Until tomorrow, take care.
Yours Aye
Captain Gav
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Currently anchored at Whitehaven Beach and enjoying light SE winds with nil swell. The current temperature is 18 degrees.
You might also be interested in



Hi Everyone, Welcome to Day 2 of our voyage. After a good night’s sleep the the Young Endeavour Crew woke to an overcast but fine morning in the beautiful Quarantine Bay. Following an Early Morning Activity (EMA) at 0630, Big Breakfast then Morning Brief the Youth Crew were mustered on deck where they were given a comprehensive harness and climbing brief before all of them successfully climbed to the topgallant yard which is our highest yard on the foremast which was a fantastic effort by all. At 1330 we departed our anchorage then commenced our transit south through the picturesque D’Entrecasteaux Channel. During this transit the Youth Crew spent time with their Watch Leaders practicing setting and furling of sails and learning what the many sheets, tacks, halyards and many other lines/ropes on board Young Endeavour do. Once proficient with their sail work the ship was brought under fore and aft sail and we completed our first set of tacks as a crew which went extremely well. On completion of the last tack we reduced sail and then proceeded below to enjoy another one of Chef Haydo’s fantastic dinners. With our stomachs full, everyone again mustered back on deck for Teresa’s Safety Equipment Brief which was the final activity for the day. The time is now 2045 and we are just departing the D’Entrecasteaux Channel. Overnight the Youth Crew will settle into their watch routine as we round Southeast Cape and continue to make good speed to Port Davey which is planned to be our next anchorage. Until tomorrow, take care Captain Gav