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Happy Birthday Khalid!
Situation at 21:00-Voyage 01/03 commenced this afternoon at 16:00 when YOUNG ENDEAVOUR sailed from Garden Island with a full compliment of YouthCrew embarked. The Staff Crew for the voyage is comprised of: Captain John (Neptune), Executive Officer Aaron (Bullet), Navigator Phil (Spanky), Watch Officer Lauren (Loz), White Watch Leader Michael (Dutchy), Red Watch Leader Chantel (Channie), Blue Watch Leader Luke (Lukish), Engineer Simon (Stewy) and Chef Ben (Stony).After having been ashore for two weeks over Christmas, it is great to be back at sea. They have only been onboard for a few hoursbut already this Youth Crew are looking to be as motivated as any who have gone before them. They have just finished their first climb and all hands went up and over the lower top. They are enjoying a mug of Kye and a slice of birthday cake (congrats Khalid) before the first watch will close up. The lucky Reddies have got the middle (two sleeps-yeah) so shortly they will be getting their heads down for a few hours.Overnight the watches will conduct their second climb, this time out to the yardarms, as well as completing their full value contract. Time permitting, they will also practise knots bends and hitches.YOUNG ENDEAVOUR FACT FILE: On the 25th of January, the Ship will celebrate the 15th anniversary of her being presented to Australia by the United Kingdom. Since then, over 6000 youngAustralians have sailed in YOUNG ENDEAVOUR in all corners of the globe. This year will see the Ship undergoing her half-life refit to ensure that she will be able to continue her role as Australia’s National Tallship dedicated to youth development well into thefuture.YOUNG ENDEAVOUR GLOSSARY: Charlie Noble- The name given to the small chimney, or smoke stack, that services the Galley. Knots-The speed of the ship, wind or current in nautical miles per hour. A nautical mile equals 1852 metres. Thought of the day- The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing in the right place but to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment. Dorothy Nevill.Yours, AyeJohn CowanLCDR, RAN
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At anchor in Rose Bay. Wind Nor' East 15 gusting 20. Sky 6/8 overcast.
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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!!
