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Lady Musgrave Island
Ahoy Shipmates, YOUNG ENDEAVOUR came to anchor off Lady Musgrave Island at 0900 this morning after another perfect nights sailing. The conditions were ideal for the boat transfer ashore and the picturesque lagoon provided everyone with the opportunity to snorkel with an abundance of marine life, including turtles and explore the fringing reef. The time ashore also provided the Watch Leaders the opportunity to sit down with their respective watches and complete mid-voyage talks. By late afternoon we had ferried everyone back onboard in time to enjoy a five star ���teak deck�� BBQ prepared by the Chef, Engineer and YC helpers. On completion of this gastronomical feast it was straight into a communication exercise (COMMSEX) followed by the legendary movie ���Around Cape Horn�� (complete with freshly cooked popcorn). At 2030 it was all hands on deck to commence preparations for our departure, and at 2100 we weighed anchor and departed Lady Musgrave Island. On reaching clear water the YC set fore and aft sails as YE shaped course to the south east and our next anchorage at Platypus Bay, which is located on the western side of Fraser Island.A very contented but weary Youth Crew have now settled into their watches for the night.Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently motorsailing under fore & aft sails and experiencing moderate south easterly winds with a 1.5m 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!!
