Day 7 – Jervis Bay
Ahoy shipmates…welcome to Day 7. Overnight we had a leisurely run up the NSW south coast under squares, with the wind slowly abating. During their watches, the Youth Crew conducted an activity called ‘stop, start, continue’ where each is given feedback by their shipmates on things they should stop doing, start doing, and/or continue doing. At 0730 this morning we made our way into Jervis Bay and rolled straight into Demonstrational Tacks. 2 youth crew from each watch came to the bridge to be talked through how we tack the ship…valuable information prior to Command Day. Once we had completed 4 tacks and a wear it was time for Captain’s Setting and Furling. This is where, assisted by engineer Horto, I assess the Youth Crew’s ability to set and furl sails safely. I am pleased to report that they all were successful. At 1300 the ship came to anchor in the south eastern corner of Jervis Bay, and the Youth Crew were ferried ashore near a place called ‘hole in the wall’ for some beach games and swimming (bit cool for my liking). On their return it was another teak deck bbq, savouring the late afternoon. Once we had cleaned up from dinner, I gave the Command Day brief, discussing the roles to be filled and some tips on how to have fun and be safe. The Youth Crew then conducted their elections, with the results as follows:
Captain – Paige, Sailmaster – Luke W Navigator – Damon, Watch Officer – Tom, Watch Leaders – Carlton, Riley and Georgie, and Chefs – Jules, Max M and Courtney. Congratulations to all. As I type the Youth Crew have settled in for an open air movie on the upper decks…the documentary ‘Around Cape Horn’…motivation for the coming Command Day. It will then be into anchor watches overnight in preparation for the challenges that lie ahead…exciting times. That’s it for now…as always, fair winds, Captain Kenny
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Wind: SW at 7kts Weather: Overcast Swell: Nil Location: At anchor Jervis Bay
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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