Hinchinbrook Island

Ahoy shipmates and welcome to a Glorious day 3. It’s Sailmaster Dion here and I’ll be filling you in on today’s activities for Captain Kenny. We had the wind against us most of the night but persevered toward our first anchorage at Hinchinbrook Island, and the magical Zoe bay. Over-night watches progressed their line handling skills, their deck awareness, conducted rounds of the ship to ensure everything was in good working order and some even managed another climb. Our team have made a fantastic start to our journey and remain positive, eager and enthusiastic. After a busy night, we had another action packed and fun filled day in store and happily it not only met, but exceeded all our expectations. After a great morning ashore, we made for our next anchorage at beautiful Horseshoe Bay of Magnetic Island. We are currently at anchor and the watches will continue to ply their trade overnight before the new day bring new challenges. I’ll hand over to some of the Mighty White Watch to give you a few more details on their adventures to date.Until tomorrow, fair winds,Sailmaster Dion   Jarray and Taylor here from White Watch giving you today’s captain log! Today started with wakey wakey eggs and bakey! This morning’s adventure started after a long evening of watches around the clock! After what felt like a quick nap, we dug into breakfast and packed our day bags for a jam packed morning at Zoe Bay! Each watch was ferried off Young Endeavour and towards long awaited solid ground. Avoiding the crocs we made it to land and began the short 15 minute walk through the beautiful rainforest towards the magnificent Zoe’s waterfall. We spent a few hours splashing in the lagoon, swinging off rope swings, sunbaking, sitting in the waterfall and watching a number of failed backflips! Then we began a steep climb to the top of the falls, challenging ourselves on rocky terrain, however what we witnessed at the top was well worth the climb as we looked out over the island (the set for the Movie Nim’s Island) and back towards our temporary home – the Young Endeavour. The journey back to the boat was challenging as the tides rode out and the last few of us had to transfer boats, which made the ride back very fun! Lunch could not have been in higher anticipation as we wolfed down our amazing wraps – thanks Zac – and spent all the time we had in the sun before it hid once again behind the clouds. A few Youthies ventured out onto the bow sprit to enjoy the waves below – harnessed to the boat Mum don’t worry! In the afternoon we learnt about navigation with Daz the Nav from Tas! And built our teamwork skills with some fun activities with Sumo! We spent some time aloft and practiced setting our sails. Today’s day was a special exception as neighbouring ships could hear our Happy Birthday Chants for our White Watch leader Blake! Zack’s shout-out for Lillie; You’re right, the beaches really are spectacular between Cairns and Airlie! We are all missing our loved ones, Jay wants to shoutout, Hi to Mummashell, Dad, Jonny and Eden – love you guys! Over and out from our White Watch family – Taylor, Zack, Anna, Mack, Jay, Connor, Filly and Alex!
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Conditions:
Wind 170 at 11 knots   Sea 2 Swell 150 at 1m
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ARRRGH, ahoy there from the spectacular Jervis Bay! We’ve all been taken A-back by the crystal clear blue waters and snow white sands.
After a well deserved sleep in these sheltered waters which was a refreshing change to clinging to our bunk racks for dear life for the past few days, the ship rose to another banger of a morale tune “sung” by Blue Watch. Brekkie was fun after the early morning activity to get us all up and moving. We held another round of competitive not-competitive rope races which culminated in smashed eggs on deck and the mummification of said egg smashers.
Roast lamb for lunch was prepped by the staffies in the absence of our culinary wizard Steve. Once cleaned up, we took the RHIB’s across to Captains Beach bordering HMAS Creswell which was a mind-blowingly beautiful little spot. Pretty much everyone had a dip in the drink and a roll in the sand and played some creative beach games run by our Suitability legends, Speedy Sam and Eggs.
A few hours at the beach made everyone ready to head back home and attack a teak deck barbeque, devouring cheese platters, steaks, sangas, and salads. With our full stomachs, us youthies initiated the highly anticipated elections for our command day roles. Which will commence sometime around midday tomorrow. We held a vote for each available role that all willing youthies put themselves forward for.
The following roles were voted as follows: Captain – Warwick, Sailmaster – Hugh, Navigator – Ruscoe, Officer of the Watch – Dan, Watch Leader – Nick, Ben, Bridget, Master chef – Emily, Mackenzie, Alyshia
We were greeted after our elections by a low flying anti-submarine MH60-Romeo Helicopter which did a cool fly around our ship. *Thanks Squizz!!* And then watched an amazing film about the rounding of Cape Horn back in 1929 on a 7 story tall sail ship.
Signing off from our anchor watch, Ben and Giles.
“I believe that positive energy and optimism help us to take up any challenge in life and to succeed in even the most difficult tasks. I also believe that positive energy is contagious: We can transmit it to others”


After a rather nonchalant guts watch with the Bluies, Reddies came in guns a blazing, setting our beautiful square sails preparing us for a speedy and eventful day at sea. Scaling (laying aloft) the Foremast, whilst the ship swayed kept the Reddies on their toes, holding on for dear life as they let out the gaskets for the Topgallant and Topsail Yards. A challenging activity to start off our day rewarded with a beautiful sunrise over Starboard.
During the day we participated in a Meteorology Brief led by our resident Nav guru TOMO, learning everything there is about fluffy, rainy and stormy clouds. This was followed by Lunch and a needed Siesta.
Whilst some slumbered, Bluies kept watch. They had brave volunteers to climb both main mast and to the topgallant yard to sea furl the sails.
In the afternoon, our Watches came together to have Mid Voyage Chats, where we had the opportunity to reflect on our voyage goals, experiences and discuss our hopes for Command Day. There were some very heartfelt talks, from overcoming fears, to gaining confidence in working as a team, and we set our eyes upon what we want to achieve in the rest of the voyage.
The first dog (Reddies) (from 1545 to 1745) was full of excitement, with over 50kn winds and up to 50 degrees on the OOOH AAAH meter (heel). Watching the waves break higher than the rails was an exhilarating experience and kept us holding on tight. Sites of sharks and a Cargo ship kept our lookouts entertained, while Callum lead an engaging activity on Charts. At the end of the first dog watch, Nick and Phil braved these treacherous conditions to lay aloft on the mainmast to wrangle the mainsail!
Rockin and rolling, Youthies (the newest salty sea dogs) Hugh, Bridget, and Nick!!