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First Night Of Voyage 16/08
Ahoy Shipmates, Welcome to the commencement of Voyage 16/08 from Eden to Devonport. Today’s voyage began with a welcome to the Youth Crew, family and friends at Fisherman’s Wharf in the very picturesque township of Eden on the NSW South Coast. With family, friends and well-wishers farewelled, the lines were cast off at 1540 and the ship departed her berth and proceeded south east across Twofold Bay coming to our planned anchorage in East Boyd Bay at 1615. Once at anchor all watches completed ���ice breakers’ before commencing Ships tours. As stated in today’s opening address the food onboard YE is of a very high standard and for this voyage we have Chef Ange working her culinary magic in the ships galley. Tonight’s dinner consisted of lasagne, roast chicken, veal steaks and of course our normal variety of deserts. On completion of dinner it was straight into Captains and Sailmasters talks, which was followed by climbing safety. At the moment all 3 watches are attempting their first climbs and it is hoped that by late evening everyone will have successfully made it to the topgallant yard (highest yard). Once first climbs are complete we will have completed the first day of our training program and I am sure that everyone will be keen to turn in for their first nights sleep onboard YE. Until tomorrow take care.Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently at anchor in East Boyd Bay and experiencing moderate 10-15kt NE winds with a 1m swell.
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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!!
