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Day 7 – V01/26, Hobart to Hobart
Ahoy landlubbers! Welcome to Day 7 of this epic voyage of adventure. We are looking forward to an anchorage tonight after our watches have been forging their skills at sea for two days. We sailed our way across Stormy Bay once again and dropped the pick in Adventure Bay. No shore expeditions, no swimming, today was all about getting ourselves reconstituted and ready for Command Day.
With strong winds forecast tomorrow the crew spent their morning demonstrating their knowledge of safety procedures and drills. Captains Setting and Furling was a success with each watch showcasing how far they have come in 6 days of Sail Training. Each watch is well and truly ready for Command Day tomorrow!
This afternoon the entire crew was stood down for an extended siesta. We are all going to need our rest before the next 24 hours is upon us. Once we were up Ty our Engineer held the final round of rope races with Red Watch the ultimate victors. Well done team it was a tough competitive non-competitive competition…?!
I briefed the crew about the protocols for Command Day. There are some guidelines for a succesful exercise but largely the youth will have the run of the ship for a 24 hour period, working together to complete as many tasks as they can get through whilst navigating and sailing the ship through a windy forecast in Storm Bay. It promises to be an epic experience with much anticipation and enthusiasm exhibited by the team.
Watch this space as the Captain-elect will be publishing tomorrow night’s log and it is sure to be an action packed report.
Captain Leups Out +
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Weather: Overcast and Cloudy Wind: 10KN SE Temp: 22C
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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 +
