Mother Nature’s Many Wonders
We were underway early this morning and sailed past the open cut mine on Cockatoo Island. In the distance we spied Dampier’s Monument, a large and impressive ‘lump’ which was apparently all the more conspicuous until the mid-19th century as it was adorned with a single tree on its peak. The island was one of those named by Philip Parker King in 1821, who the sound we are passing was subsequently named for. There are so many islands here that the early mariners simply numbered many of them and even on today’s nautical charts there are many unnamed islands in this archipelago.We then had a busy day of setting and furling sails, a demonstration of sailing from the anchorage, some practice of our safety procedures and an afternoon dip. Tomorrow we are planning to visit the Beagle Bay Pearl Farm, so the pearl lovers will be in paradise. Until tomorrow, we’re all at seaMatthew RoweYouth Crew Entry from Cristy Kilkeary, 23 from Gapuwiyak.Well where to start my rave – would most definitely have to begin with the staff crew, who do a fantastic” (Dion) job on this ship at keeping us all entertained. Karen is a superstar because not only does she cook the most “”fantastic”” food
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Thank you Tarvi, Kaeden and Matt for your narrative of today's events. Intentions are to remain at anchor in Hunters Bay, just off HMAS Penguin, home of the RAN Diving School, a place close to my heart, having spent many a day there under training as a young Officer! The plan is to weigh anchor and proceed to HMAS Waterhen, in Waverton, to pick up our Community Day Sailors from the Windgap Foundation and take them for a sail around the harbour for 3 hours. The Youth Crew will help us host our visitors and give them an experience of Young Endeavour. We will drop them back to Waverton and then proceed to anchor in the harbour where we will have a good view of the Bridge and the Opera House for the Youth Crew's last night onboard. Until tomorrow. Yours Aye, Captain Mike