INNER GREAT BARRIER REEF
Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to day five, overnight the ship remained at anchor in Pioneer Bay, Orpheus Island. At 0700 Sail Master Paul awoke all crew not on watch with a call to the Early Morning Activity under a clear sunny sky. This was followed by an invigorating early morning plunge into the bay for all those keen adventurers accepting the challenge to swing from the course yard arm rope or dive from the bowsprit. The Youth Crew embraced the opportunity and executed some commendable acrobatic pirouettes, somersaults and water entries into the warm turquoise water.After the morning brief The Youth Crew were rotated to a spectacular snorkelling site containing giant clams adjacent the scientific research station located on Orpheus Island whilst those remaining on the ship continued with climbing aloft to cast loose all three sails. On return to the ship lunch was consumed before the next instalment of rope races which is slowly gaining momentum and intensity. The ship then weighed anchor in light sou westerly conditions and commenced sailing north under all three squares, setting a majestic sight. Next I presented a Sail Theory lesson to build on the deck and sail knowledge gained during the voyage. This culminated with the staff crew summonsing up the wind gods to strengthen our light and variable winds. Much to our surprise this worked and we were sailing along in strengthening winds.The remainder of the evening was utilised for deck work and climbing consolidation as the ship sailed directly into a glorious sunset continuing to make ground to the north. Overnight each watch will conduct a challenging teamwork activity in preparation for assuming command of the ship.The Youth Crew have displayed remarkable teamwork and endurance today as the voyage continues to gain momentum with the majority of the crew having been awarded their sea legs during the anchorage period. Each are displaying commendable resilience and stamina whilst maintaining enthusiasm and a fantastic sense of humour.Until tomorrow evening, take care.Yours AyeCaptain Damien
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2300 at sea - weather clear skies, wind SE 9 knots, swell nil, temperature 21 degrees, barometer 1018 hpa
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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