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Day 8 – Port Hacking
Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to day eight, overnight the ship remained in the stunning Jervis Bay Marine Park at anchor opposite Captains Beach. By 0630 all hands were up on deck conducting an early morning activity as the ship weighed anchor and departed Jervis Bay passing close to Point Perpendicular as the ship shaped a course north under fore and aft sails following the Shoalhaven Coast. Morning brief, happy hour and then rope races were conducted in the forenoon under a beautiful clear sky and slight swell. After lunch I assessed Captains Setting and Furling Drills, these drills are designed to evaluate each watch in their ability to safely set and furl sails without compromising their own or the team’s safety in preparation for Command Day. It was with great satisfaction that each watch successfully completed safely handling the designated sails, displaying high standards of teamwork, communication, knowledge and leadership.Then the ship was tacked for one final time before all sails were handed in and the ship proceeded to a sheltered anchorage in Port Hacking adjacent the Royal National Park at 1720. After a superb dinner by Chef Bryan it was time for the Youth Crew to elect their Command Team, results now known, the Young Endeavour will be in the capable hands of Youth Captain Thomas Bagnall and his team as of 0900 tomorrow. After witnessing a magnificent sunset the Youth Crew gathered on the upper decks for a special movie, depicting a very similar young man who in 1929 sailed around Cape Horn on one of the last Tall Ship cargo vessels. Many similarities and comparisons could be drawn 80 years later with our own band of young adventurers.So after another very busy day, the Youth Crew have settled into their anchor watches for the night, hopefully achieving a good night’s rest in anticipation and preparation for tomorrow’s commencement of Command Day.Our last eight days at sea had seen significant developments in the overall journey of our young adventurers. As a team have progressed enormously both individually and collectively, while today has been a watershed day for many as they assumed more predominant roles, pro-actively seeking information and responsibility as they gained confidence with their own abilities, surroundings and fellow shipmates as the voyage continues to gain momentum. The intention is to remain at anchor overnight prior to weighing in the afternoon for the adventure and challenge that is Command Day in Young Endeavour. Until tomorrow evening.Yours ayeCaptain Damien
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2300 at anchor - Weather Scattered Cloud, Wind NW 17 knots, Swell Nil, Temperature 19 degrees, Barometer 1009 hpa
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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!!
