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Day 8 – Captain’s Setting and Furling…and Cottage Point!
Ahoy Shipmates…daybreak found us just to the east of Barrenjoey Head in light conditions. At 0700 we commenced Captain’s Setting and Furling, where each watch has to set a series of sails unassisted, and observed by myself and engineer Horto. Before we hand the ship over tomorrow we need to be confident that the Youth Crew can complete these task safely, and I am pleased to report that they were all successful. It was then time for the final precursor to Command Day, the Captain’s Challenge. We handed in all sail and stopped the ship dead in the water…the Youth Crew’s task was to get us underway again using only sail power. They must have been paying attention during Sail Theory as they managed to set all the fore and aft sails, in the correct sequence, and in short time…well done them! We then took the ship to anchor off Cowan Creek in Broken Bay…just around the corner from the very picturesque Cottage Point. After lunch and a quick climb to put a sea furl in the square and main sails, the Youth Crew were ferried ashore to the Cottage Point Cafe for some time ashore and coffee/snacks. Once all were back onboard, I gave the Command Day brief, advising of the positions to be filled and the associated responsibilities. It was then time for another delicious tead deck bbq in peaceful surrounds, after which the Youthies conducted their Command Day elections…congratulations to Captain Michael, Sailmaster Beth, Nav Tom, Watch Officer Nelly, Watch Leaders Liam, Cole, Harrison, and Chefs Lenor, Olivia and Ethan. As I write the ship is settling into anchor watches for a restful night in preparation for tomorrow’s challenges. The fun begins! Until then…fair winds…Captain Kenny.
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Wind: NE at 5 knots Weather: Fine Swell: Nil Location: At anchor near Cottage Point
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Dear readers,
STS Young Endeavour is, by the definition and origin of her name, about Aussie youths trying hard to achieve something difficult. This voyage certainly provided that... and then some. A challenging experience from all angles and areas. Yet the Youth Crew prevailed and found success. They should therefore be justifiably proud of themselves for persevering, seeing the silver lining and never wavering in their mission to have a great adventure. I am very proud of all of them and I'm sure you are too!
9 Days ago 23 Youth Crew from all over Australia, came together to sail this vessel, have fun and challenge themselves. They have not only done that, but have faced and overcome fears, and learnt a lot about themselves and each other.
They leave with new skills, improved persistence, resilience and adaptability, as well as generally knowing they are more capable than what they probably thought. And of course, having made great new friends - most probably, friends for life. It never gets old for us staff members, as we truly love our work.
Fair winds and following seas.
Captain Adam Charlie Farley+
