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Ahoy there,From our last update we have had quite an eventful journey. After a strong start we were faced with varying wind and current conditions not convenient to move in the given time frame. White Watch, the watch on deck for the forenoon watch put in a heavy effort furling all the sails that had previously been set to take us the first third of our distance. Luckily the Staffies managed to find an “extra jerry can†and the engines were switched on in order to put us back in more favourable wind conditions.Blue Watch after taking the helm in the midst of a changing sailing plan then had to do the complete opposite. They eventually reset the sails and our reliance on the engines was removed once again. In the early hours of the morning we navigated around the shoals off the northern tip of Moreton Island with Red Watch putting in a big effort just as the other watches had done previously. The final way point was reached slightly after our planned arrival of 0700; nonetheless the navigating component of Command Day was now complete.Whilst making our way through the channel with the guidance of the Staffies all crew enjoyed breakfast lovingly prepared by the three Youth chefs. In normal fashion at sea, morning brief was held but this time was steered by the youth team with special guests whom we found lurking below deck.Our anchor point was reached off Moreton Island at Tangalooma at approximately 1030. The remainder of our time in charge was spent trying to complete as many tasks on the task list as possible. These tasks for the day included building a hammock out of rope on deck which could hold the entire youth crew of 26 members, a mural of the voyage memories so far and having the entire crew man the yards (climb aloft). Our command ended with a daylight disco party below decks and the official handing over of command back to the Young Endeavour Staff at 1400.In signing off we would like to thank the crew for thier efforts and making us proud to lead them through a voyage not quite like anything else we will ever do in our lives. Thank you for the opportunity!Yours Aye,Captain Emily and Sail Master DanielPs. Happy 17th Birthday Sarah – love Em xCaptain Emily and Sail Master Daniel.—————————————-Ahoy there Shipmates,As Youth Captain Emily and Sail Master Daniel detailed, the Command day for the Youth Crew was an incredible journey, a day filled with individual and team discovery, challenges, rewards, lessons, friendships and beauty. Now that we are anchored at Tangalooma in Moreton Bay we have many post-Command Day activities we need to complete before we can relax. The intention is to remain at anchor overnight and sail tomorrow morning to allow the youth crew to host the half-day sailors and show them how much fun it is to sail Young Endeavour.Until tomorrow.Yours AyeCaptain Mike
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After a well deserved sleep in these sheltered waters which was a refreshing change to clinging to our bunk racks for dear life for the past few days, the ship rose to another banger of a morale tune “sung” by Blue Watch. Brekkie was fun after the early morning activity to get us all up and moving. We held another round of competitive not-competitive rope races which culminated in smashed eggs on deck and the mummification of said egg smashers.
Roast lamb for lunch was prepped by the staffies in the absence of our culinary wizard Steve. Once cleaned up, we took the RHIB’s across to Captains Beach bordering HMAS Creswell which was a mind-blowingly beautiful little spot. Pretty much everyone had a dip in the drink and a roll in the sand and played some creative beach games run by our Suitability legends, Speedy Sam and Eggs.
A few hours at the beach made everyone ready to head back home and attack a teak deck barbeque, devouring cheese platters, steaks, sangas, and salads. With our full stomachs, us youthies initiated the highly anticipated elections for our command day roles. Which will commence sometime around midday tomorrow. We held a vote for each available role that all willing youthies put themselves forward for.
The following roles were voted as follows: Captain – Warwick, Sailmaster – Hugh, Navigator – Ruscoe, Officer of the Watch – Dan, Watch Leader – Nick, Ben, Bridget, Master chef – Emily, Mackenzie, Alyshia
We were greeted after our elections by a low flying anti-submarine MH60-Romeo Helicopter which did a cool fly around our ship. *Thanks Squizz!!* And then watched an amazing film about the rounding of Cape Horn back in 1929 on a 7 story tall sail ship.
Signing off from our anchor watch, Ben and Giles.
“I believe that positive energy and optimism help us to take up any challenge in life and to succeed in even the most difficult tasks. I also believe that positive energy is contagious: We can transmit it to others”
After a rather nonchalant guts watch with the Bluies, Reddies came in guns a blazing, setting our beautiful square sails preparing us for a speedy and eventful day at sea. Scaling (laying aloft) the Foremast, whilst the ship swayed kept the Reddies on their toes, holding on for dear life as they let out the gaskets for the Topgallant and Topsail Yards. A challenging activity to start off our day rewarded with a beautiful sunrise over Starboard.
During the day we participated in a Meteorology Brief led by our resident Nav guru TOMO, learning everything there is about fluffy, rainy and stormy clouds. This was followed by Lunch and a needed Siesta.
Whilst some slumbered, Bluies kept watch. They had brave volunteers to climb both main mast and to the topgallant yard to sea furl the sails.
In the afternoon, our Watches came together to have Mid Voyage Chats, where we had the opportunity to reflect on our voyage goals, experiences and discuss our hopes for Command Day. There were some very heartfelt talks, from overcoming fears, to gaining confidence in working as a team, and we set our eyes upon what we want to achieve in the rest of the voyage.
The first dog (Reddies) (from 1545 to 1745) was full of excitement, with over 50kn winds and up to 50 degrees on the OOOH AAAH meter (heel). Watching the waves break higher than the rails was an exhilarating experience and kept us holding on tight. Sites of sharks and a Cargo ship kept our lookouts entertained, while Callum lead an engaging activity on Charts. At the end of the first dog watch, Nick and Phil braved these treacherous conditions to lay aloft on the mainmast to wrangle the mainsail!
Rockin and rolling, Youthies (the newest salty sea dogs) Hugh, Bridget, and Nick!!
