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Going Forward
Situation at 21:00 – Voyage 16/03 commenced today at 16:00 when YOUNG ENDEAVOUR departed Dockside marina with a full complement of twenty-four YouthCrew embarked. An hour later the Ship berthed at Bulimba and the program started off. The Youth Crew completed ‘Icebreakers’ and the Ship’s tour before enjoying their first meal onboard. After supper,Captain John and Executive Officer Paige delivered their welcome aboard talks, outlining the program and some of the rules to be followed during the voyage.The next order of business was the safety aloft briefing. XO Paige described the proper method of wearing the fall arrest harness and how the climbing system is used when working aloft. The Youth Crew have completed their first climb aloft. This saw them go up the port ratlines and over the lower top, returning on deck by thestarboard ratlines. All hands were successful in this first challenge of the voyage, and are now enjoying a hot mug of Kye and birthday cake. Many happy returns Evan.Overnight the Youth Crew will complete their second climb, this time to the T’Gallant yardarm. Each watch will also complete thefull value contract agreeing to a standard of conduct and participation during the voyage.The Staff Crew for this voyage consists of Captain John, XO Paige, Navigator Phil, Watch Officer Kirstan, White Watch LeaderShez, Red Watch Leader Jarrod, Blue Watch Leader Lisa, Engineer Simon, and Chef Ben.YOUNG ENDEAVOUR Fact File: The Staff Crew are all serving members of the Royal Australian Navy chosen for a posting to YOUNGENDEAVOUR because of their ability to work well with and relate to young Australians. They come from all categories and specialisations within the Navy and can expect to return to the Fleet upon completionof their posting. A posting to YOUNG ENDEAVOUR is considered a viable and legitimate step in a Sailor’s career progression.YOUNG ENDEAVOUR Glossary: T’Gallant yard- In a Brigantine such as YOUNG ENDEAVOUR, the upper most yard from which a square sailis carried. It sits above the Topsail and Course yards. Yardarm- the outer portion of a yard.Thought of the Day: Courage is an inner resolution to go forward in spite of obstacles and frightening situations. We mustconstantly build dykes of courage to hold back the flood of fear.Martin Luther King Jr.Yours, AyeJohn CowanLCDR, RAN
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Alongside the RAN Wharf at Bulimba in the Brisbane River. Wind: light airs, Cloud: 2/8, Temp 15c.
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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!!
