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Day 8 – Command Day Part 1…and finally…the Rope Swing!
DAY 8 – Command Day Commences
We Youthies were lucky enough to start our very big day with a full night’s sleep, a beautiful sunrise and Eric Clapton blaring through our cabins. Anchored off the lovely Mooloolaba, we enjoyed a BBQ breakfast out on the deck; bacon and eggs on freshly baked rolls. Thankyou Keely! Next up was our morning brief, where we learnt the origins of ‘two, six heave’ in the usual and very unique Young Endeavour fashion. Upon completing our happy hour tasks, spirits were high and Youthies enjoyed our small chance to have music, by dancing around in the Galley. Daggy dance moves is fast becoming our last resort for entertainment on the ship! Finally it was time for ‘opposites’, where the Youthies in leadership positions were briefed about what their role entailed for the next 24 hours. At ten o’clock, the ship was handed over, and a list of 25 tasks to complete was given to the Youthies. Before fully diving into the responsibilities of command day, Captain Khushi decided it was necessary for us all to enjoy where we were anchored and the beautiful weather conditions. We spent the first hour of the day, jumping off the Bowsprit and swinging off the rope swing. Every one of us had a go, some even attempting backflips. Following the fun, we finalised the watch times for the next 24 hours and got to work, setting and furling a few sails and delegating tasks. With not much wind, we are still using the engines, travelling in a straight path with an estimated arrival at our target point at 8am. Well fed by our new Supreme Chefs Laura and Roy, we now have two six hour watches ahead of us. Half of our tasks have been completed. We are all in for a big night, but finally have a lovely little crescent moon in the sky to keep us awake. Wish us luck!
Lauren
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Wind: N at 4 knots Weather: Fine Sea: Mild Course: 180 Speed: 4 knots (motor-sailing) Location: East of Caloundra
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Ahoy followers of our Young Endeavour journey! Command Day. We made it.
The beautiful weather at our anchor point at Jervis Bay made for a spectacular day under the command of our fellow Youth Crew! A morning stretch and some wise words from the Ship Crew gave Captain Waz and the team a step in the right direction.
With the new watches all set and ready to go, Captain’s Setting and Furling gave all our youthies the chance to prove their abilities on the high seas. Strong performances from all three watches; Sharkies, Chompers and Narwhals!!
Morning brief gave the Sailmaster a chance to give us the daily orders and help get everyone on the same page. With the staff crew getting ready for a holiday and giving us the ship, floral shirts and party music filled the deck and, with some final preparations, the ship was ours.
The Captain was given a small but very significant envelope that contained the essential, non-essential and completely optional tasks to be done over the course of the next 24 hours. 2 tacks were to be made at a minimum before leaving the bay and safety checks were the essential tasks to start our journey. However.
More amusing, optional tasks allowed some of our youthies to become part of the “Beach Assault Team” while others were put to the task of making a slideshow of the voyage, tying all the knots on the list, etc. These were some activities that bided the time for our incredible navigator - Ruscoe to set out a plan and work together with the Sailmaster - Hugh to create a sail plan.
Tacking stations were the focus for our late afternoon, preparing to weigh anchor and leave such a beautiful bay, for our last stretch of this incredible voyage.
Happy Birthday to the Capitan, Warwick, who turned 24 today! The wonderful MasterChef’s created a “cherry ripe” cake out of rice crispies, coconut, chocolate, and love. With a beautiful ceremony to end our day.
Sailing into the night leaves us the ability to see the lights from our destination. Sydney, here we come!
Wish us luck! From Nat and Tom!!
