Frustrated By Lack of Wind
Ahoy Shipmates, Overnight we continued to make good progress to the south, especially during the middle watch were the south westerly strengthened to just over 20kts and the ship was making good a speed of 7.5kts. Unfortunately these conditions did not last and by the morning watch the wind had again moderated to less than 10kts. Just prior to morning brief we experienced a wind shift to the south east so the ship was called to tacking stations and we quickly altered course to the south west and shaped course for Laguna Bay. Due to lack of wind a number of activities planned for today which involved wind and sail had to be post boned. In their place the Youth Crew were kept busy for the majority of the day with activities such as rope races, mid voyage talks and of course keeping their normal watches. Late in the afternoon everyone was given some free time so that could either catch up on some much needed sleep, take the time to reflect on their experience onboard thus far, or just relaxing out on deck enjoying the uncomplicated pleasures of life at sea. During the night watches tonight the YC will continue to consolidate their sailing and navigation skills in preparation for their Command Day which is currently scheduled to commence on Monday. Early tomorrow afternoon the ship will anchor in Laguna Bay, were all of the Youth Crew will get an opportunity to get ashore for a few hours to enjoy Noosa Beach and have a good leg stretch. Until Tomorrow, take care. Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently 50nm north east of Laguna Bay and experiencing a light 6-8kt southerly.
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Thank you Tarvi, Kaeden and Matt for your narrative of today's events. Intentions are to remain at anchor in Hunters Bay, just off HMAS Penguin, home of the RAN Diving School, a place close to my heart, having spent many a day there under training as a young Officer! The plan is to weigh anchor and proceed to HMAS Waterhen, in Waverton, to pick up our Community Day Sailors from the Windgap Foundation and take them for a sail around the harbour for 3 hours. The Youth Crew will help us host our visitors and give them an experience of Young Endeavour. We will drop them back to Waverton and then proceed to anchor in the harbour where we will have a good view of the Bridge and the Opera House for the Youth Crew's last night onboard. Until tomorrow. Yours Aye, Captain Mike