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JERVIS BAY
Ahoy Shipmates,Overnight and during the early hours of this morning the wind moderated to less than 5kts and given these conditions we had no other option than to hand in all square sails and motorsail the final 30nm to Jervis Bay. Just prior to morning brief YE passed east of Point Perpendicular and entered the confines of the very scenic Jervis Bay. On entry, much to everyone’s enjoyment a humpback whale was sighted sunning itself and taking a well earned rest from its migration south. Following morning brief YE came to anchor just to the south of the picturesque Long Beach, which is located at the north eastern corner of Jervis Bay. After cleaning stations (happy hour) and a quick set of rope races the YC were sent aloft to sea furl all three squares, completing this task just in time for lunch. Following lunch and a short stand down period the rope swing was rigged from the coarse yard and everyone enjoyed a swim in the clear and very refreshing (cold) 17 degree waters of the bay. On completion of the swim the Youth Crew were ferried ashore to Long Beach to enjoy a leg stretch and for the more energetic some very competitive beach sports. By 1630 everyone was back onboard so straight away the anchor was weighed, sail set and under a strong north easterly YE departed Jervis Bay and shaped course for Sydney. During the night watches tonight the YC will complete the “Bear Exercise” (initiative and communication exercise) and continue to consolidate their newly found “tall ship” sailing skills.Some of today’s highlights have been the sightings of whales and dolphins, getting ashore, climbing the mast to put sea furls on the square sails and being at sea to witness today’s spectacular sunrise and sunset.Until tomorrow, take care.Yours AyeCaptain GavÂ
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Currently 15nm to the NE of Jervis Bay and experiencing moderate 15-20kt N-NW winds with a 1.5m NE swell.
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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!!
