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Day 9 – Command Day Part 2
Hi Everyone,
Welcome to Day 9 of our voyage. Please enjoy Part 2 of Command Day’s Captains Log. Until tomorrow, Take Care. Captain Gav.
On our way! Command day continues under the leadership of Capt. Challenge alongside the Youth Crew.
Bam. We woke up in a state of confusion, we were in control. Command Day continued and the pressure was on. With no Staffies to lead us on our days of days, we had to think fast, work smart, learn quickly, and take great initiative and responsibility onto our shoulders as we navigated our way to The Port Phillip Bay ‘Rip’.
The Crew were fatigued from the arduous night watches, having the safety of the ship and her crew weighing on them but successfully completing the night witnessing some spectacular events. Nature provided her incredible wonders from phosphorous covered dolphins coupled with a full scope of stars. The Crew carried on the many tasks that had to be completed for Command Day eyeing off the deadline of 1600. Tasks (alongside actually sailing the ship), such as creating a reflective mural of our voyage, arranging themed lunch – Hawaiian themed with many pineapples (Capt. Challenge was pleased with said pineapples). The Chef team succeeded in creating delicious meals, stuffing all the Crew full. We also had a Watch complete a Sunrise climb to watch dolphins swim under the boat – what a way to start the morning.
Being in command of the ship, we arranged entertainment for the Staffies, roles clearly reversed. Entertainment included: an interpretative dance routine checking off the Knots we knew and Life Lessons shared surrounding ‘Making the Best Cup of Tea’, ‘How to ride a bike/unicycle/penny farthing’ and ‘How to ice skate’.
The day grew hotter, tensions grew but with it so did our character. There is no comparison to sailing a tall ship in your command, following the wind, constantly moving and the endlessly changing dynamic.
Then whoa, its 1500. An hour before us Youthies hand command of this ship back to Capt. Gav. “All hands to tacking stationsâ€. As one united Crew, we tacked the ship.
1600, the Young Endeavour was handed back to the command of Captain Gav. Us youthies had a sigh of relief yet disappointed that we couldn’t keep her longer. We are now safely anchored in Portarlington, ready for the longest night rest, if not for the sporadic anchor watches.
As Youth Captain of the Young Endeavour, I am immensely proud of the crew and their efforts, and honored to have served them in this capacity.
Sincerely,
Capt. Challenge Wells
Caiti – Crew
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Currently at anchor at Portarlington and experiencing moderate10-15kt NNE winds with nil swell and the temperature is 17 degrees.
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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+
