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HINCHINBROOK ISLAND
Ahoy Shipmates,This morning was another early start with the morning watch waking the rest of the Ship at 0630 so that preparations could be made for our arrival at Hinchinbrook Island. At 0730 YOUNG ENDEAVOUR came to anchor in the beautiful Zoe Bay and following a very short morning brief the YC where ferried ashore for a short bushwalk and the opportunity to swim in the freshwater pools on this amazing Island. Everyone was back onboard by 1200 and following a quick lunch the anchor was weighed and YE departed Hinchinbrook Island for the final time in 2008. Once in open water the YC set a full press of fore and aft sails and YE shaped course for Orpheus Island. During the afternoon I conducted Captains setting and furling drills, which is designed to test the Youth Crew’s levels of safety, knowledge and teamwork as a final check before Command Day. The three watches demonstrated that they had come a long way in a very short period of time and were well on track for the challenges that would face them over the course of the quickly approaching Command Day. Following this exercise all sail was handed in and the Ship motored south to Orpheus Island coming to anchor at 1630. Prior to dinner the course yard swing was rigged and everyone enjoyed a refreshing and enjoyable sunset swim. After another fantastic dinner I presented my Command Day lecture which was immediately followed by the YC Command and Command team selections. By 2100 these selections were complete and after a short question period with Staff the YC settled into anchor watches for the night and a well deserved rest in preparation for the commencement of tomorrows Command Day.Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently at anchor in Pioneer Bay (Orpheus Is) and experiencing light SE winds.
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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!!
