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Handing back command
Good evening everyone,The Youth Crew handed back command of the Ship this afternoon \’as we sailed into Sydney Harbour\’ (make a good line in a song I reckon) and came to anchor in Athol Bay just near Taronga Park zoo. As I type James Packer\’s new toy, a magnificent 80-odd foot motor yacht has anchored next to us – not sure if he is on board.After a hearty dinner I talked with the Youth Crew about leadership, teamwork and the like before breaking into groups and drawing out lessons from Command Day. We will present all those shortly and then for an early night I think. We have a busy day ahead of us.Of note it is great to be back in the warmth but am concerned for the continued \’hiding\’, at my expense, of bananas and pineapples. I opened my curtain only to find a pineapple rigged up with ropes and pulleys swinging down at me! I avoided contact but have vowed to find the culprit. I planted some comments among the staff initially but when I didn\’t get a response I cast the net wider and found some element of knowledge amongst the Youth Crew. Investigations continue …Dave Jordan (Yak)Voyage Captain
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Balmy evening with a threatening storm. Wind light and variable.
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Ahoy followers of our Young Endeavour journey! Command Day. We made it.
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!!
