Marshall Bay

Ahoy Shipmates, Overnight the weather in Bass Strait deteriorated and by sunrise this morning we were still 25nm to the west of Inner Sister Island battling a 25-30kt south easterly with a very unpleasant 3m swell. Given these conditions I decided that the anchorage at Inner Sister Island would be too exposed and decided to head for Marshall Bay which is located on the north western side of Flinders Island. Throughout the morning we continued to battle strong headwinds and made slow progress towards our new anchorage. By 1145 we had finally made it to the entry to Marshall Bay so all sail was handed in and we motored the final 5nm to our planned anchorage just of the small township of Port Davies. Once safely at anchor we commenced ferrying the YC ashore conscious of the fact that they were keen to set foot on ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½terra firmaï¿½ï¿½ and we wanted to maximise their time ashore in such a remote and beautiful part of the country. While ashore the Youth Crew were given the opportunity to swim in the crystal clear water, play beach sports or just have a stroll along the beautiful beach. This evening with everyone safely back onboard we enjoyed a famous YE ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½teak deck BBQï¿½ï¿½, followed by a very entertaining session of three way talks (communication and public speaking exercise). As this is our first night at anchor since departing Port Phillip Bay all watches have been reduced to anchor watches for the night allowing both YC and staff the opportunity to get a good nights sleep, ensuring that everyone will be well rested for the days ahead. Please find attached entries from some of the Youth Crew.Until tomorrow, take care.Yours AyeCaptain Gav Youth Crew Entries Voyage 3-09Everything looks much better now the ships stopped rocking and the sea sickness has passed. We finally felt solid land today, though the beach wasn’t for the faint hearted we got some nice photos. Since I was passed out on the deck for the past couple of days there’s not much else to report.Missing family and friends especially Reece Alice xxTo my family, friends and anyone else reading. Today we were sailing across the bass straight. On the night/early morning of day 2 I threw up 3 times in 4 hours. Definitely a memorable part of the trip. We also climbed to the top mast on day one which was utterly scary and I can guarantee I will try my hardest not to do it again. I miss everyone at home and I literally can’t wait to be back. My true feelings, fears and thoughts will be revealed to those who know me in due course. Love you and miss you all. Laura xxHey hey all you fine people out there in internet land!What to say about this trip so farï¿½ï¿½_ well so far so goodï¿½ï¿½_unless of course you count the 3rd day where everyone spent the majority of the entire day attached to the railings and spewing over the side, or trying to die slowly on deck. Good times ey? ïŠ So now everyone seems to be getting their sea legs, even me (I have recently discovered that bananas taste the same coming up as they do going downï¿½ï¿½_useful information for ya there!)Anyhoo it was nice to hug the giant rocks today here at flinders islandï¿½ï¿½_dry land equals instant happiness! No doubt I shall say hi to you all again. I hope you are all enjoying the comforts of your nice cosy warm beds *shakes fist at you all*ï¿½ï¿½_just kidding, its still fun even with the spew fest!BroganAhoy there! Having a great time ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ although I managed to be the first to feed the fish on the first night! Sad I know, but I did climb to the top of the mast which was pretty scary and I’m yet to do it again, I couldn’t have done it with out the encouragement of staff. The first 2 days were stinking hot, but we all battled on. Just came back from being on land for the first time since we left, was happy to say that I’ve now been to Flinders!! It looks like we will be heading to the famous wineglass bay (LOL!!), but I’m not sure when so don’t set up camp yet because I don’t know how long you could be waiting ïŠ All the youth crew and my awesome watch the whiteys are all great people to be on the ship with and I have no regrets at all! Can’t wait to see you all ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Hugs and kisses to mum, dad sarz, mel, Chris, Ellie (ahh, digging!!) and Ferdie and the Sliskovics!! Love KiraARRRRRGH!!!!! Hello to all on land, jealous much? Hehe Well everyone is saying how much they can’t wait to be home, but honestly I can, I’m having an absolute blast here! I’m in no rush to come home at all, sorry! Well so far it has been an awesome experience, have met lots of amazing people and made new friends. Well you won’t believe it but I am one of 5 people who hasn’t been sea sick! Wow. A wise man told me prevention is better than a cure, QUELLS are the best!!!! Have climbed the mast 3 times so far and getting better at it each day, ïŠ Have had a few visits from Nanna while on the ship whom looks very much like a manï¿½ï¿½_. Good times. Have plenty of videos and photos to show you all. Ok I’ll be honest I miss you all a little but will see you incredibly soon. Hope your all really jealousï¿½ï¿½_. Love always Jannah (OH and GUNNA IS THE BEST) lolHey Chelsea here. Having the best time ever! Been sick everyday but its getting better. Watched the sunset last night up on the sails which was amazing. Haven’t had to cook yet so that ship hasn’t burnt down yet ïŠ I am in a great team (the reds) everyone is so nice and supportive of each other (especially when we are sick) Taking heaps of photos so can’t wait to show you all. Missing you all lots and can’t wait to see you all Chels xoxo GLENNETH, GERALDINE, TIMOTHY and BENJAMIN!!!!! I bet your all missing me so much (especially Tim and Ben)!!! Having an awesome time and just thought I would say hi while I had a chance!!! Hope all is well and give Raz and Erica a good hug for me!!! See ya soon.. xxxx (that is of course if I don’t miss my flight home!!) xx Love your darling daughter Beck xxxxxHello everyone, Coops here!!!!! Loving the trip so far.. Amazing people everywhere & the views & sailing has been fantastic!! Middle Spoon I climbed to the top on the first nightï¿½ï¿½_ Couldn’t say that you did it & I didn’t!!! I hope that the world of normal hasn’t made you & little coops normal!!! Missing the spoon cave family & a special shout out to butchie as I promised!!! Hello TMWMITWWW, now I’ve done the whole east coast!!! Also a hello to all at Monty Branch hope you’re surviving without me!! Look after my tradies!! Hope all is going well back on land & your missing me as much as I planned!!!!! Going to try not to miss my flight back home!!! Well off to have a disco BBQ on the deck, your all missing out!! Also GUNNA IS THE BEST!!!!! Goodnight to all, Much love Cooper xoxo p.s. There is only 5 of us that haven’t been sea sick & IM ONE!!Hey guys!!! Big miko here! Hope all is going fine back at home and good job to all my little cadeties back home who finished JLC!!! Haven’t been sea sick which I brilliant and am enjoying the trip thoroughly. Went for a swim in Bass Strait and didn’t get eaten by sharksï¿½ï¿½_ catchya’s laterï¿½ï¿½_ï¿½ï¿½_ï¿½ï¿½_ Danyon xox Hello to all back at Albury!!! Kirsty hereï¿½ï¿½_ Enjoying the trip so far and learning a lot. However I have been sick for two days and barely eaten so im really looking forward to the BBQ tonight. Apart from being curled up in a ball on the top deck and hanging overboard whenever required it has been fun and ive met lots of great people. Hoping that the sea sickness is over so that I can now enjoy the next week.. but I will be looking forward to getting homeï¿½ï¿½_. Kiss and hugs to Jarrod, Mum, Dad, Regal, Vinnie, Indie and all of Albury Branchï¿½ï¿½_. Jason today is the third day and the day you suspected to be my flip out day.. It definatley was a good guess as today I was the extremely sick and a few time considered going overboardï¿½ï¿½_ I think even once I ask for my mum hahaha!!! Miss everyone.Ahoy there all ye folk back home, Kieran here. Just thought I’d let you know how I wasï¿½ï¿½_ Day 1 started off fine until I had to climb to the top of the foremast, which made me a bit ill but not sick. Day 2 started off well after a bad sleep up on deck, we learnt a few of the ropes and sails which became easier over the next few days. Day 3 was a bit of a blur as I was really sick after feeling fine during our 0000-0400 watch, as soon as I was below deck it started and didn’t stop until the next night. Day 4 feeling better in the morning not having eaten anything since dinner the day before and having lunch was the start of the turn around. We’re already at Flinders Island, Marshall Bay, which was a good day on dry landï¿½ï¿½_To Michelle, missing you very much and can’t wait to see you in Hobart, love you lots xox xox xox.Hey folks! Sailer James ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ere.. Arrrhh! Young Endeavour first few days have kicked off tops, absolutely loving it apart from my one ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½yelp’ so far over the side this Sunday morning in the rough seas. Best event so far..climbing! Great fun and very challenging.

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40Â° 0' South / 147Â° 52' East

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Currently at anchor in Marshall Bay (Flinders Island) and experiencing moderate easterly winds

AUTHOR: Commanding Officer STS Young Endeavour

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Day 10 – Community Day Sail Sydney Harbour

Good evening shipmates, After a well-earned quality night’s sleep at anchor in Hunters Bay, Sail Master Sara woke us with another of her soothing tunes to get us on deck for a quick early morning activity. After breakfast the staff crew weighed anchor and conducted the transit to HMAS Waterhen, at Waverton. We berthed there at 0900 and prepared to embark our guests for the Community Day Sail. At 1015 we cast off our berthing lines and departed with our 34 guests and commenced our 3 hour tour of the harbour. Our Community Day Sailors were a group 30 members and staff from the Windgap Foundation. We also embarked some defence personnel as well. We again passed under the Harbour Bridge and then proceeded into Rose Bay where we set some sails and commenced sailing back towards Waterhen. Whilst on the harbour our fantastic youth crew helped us host our Windgap special guests. They encouraged our guests to participate in setting the staysails and a square sail by helping to pull on the sheets and clewlines. The youth crew also helped Chef Ash to prepare and deliver the food to our guests on deck. At 1300, after 3 fun-packed hours on the harbour, we berthed back at the southern wharf at HMAS Waterhen. Once we had farewelled our guests it was time to commence our end-of-voyage activities and preparations. The staff crew managed to organise a visit to the RAN Ship MATV Sycamore, which is crewed by a mixture of civilians and Navy staff, is a multi-role aviation training vessel. The youth crew embarked with their watch leaders and were given a 45 minute tour of the ship by some of the Navy crew. On completion they returned onboard and Young Endeavour sailed and proceeded to our anchorage in Athol Bay, which affords a great view of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. During the transit to the anchorage the Youthies undertook their end-of-voyage chats, facilitated by their watch leaders, to examine if they had achieved everything in their full-value contracts they had completed at the start of the voyage. After the traditional last voyage dinner of home made pizzas, Sara gave the Youthies the Harbour Furl brief, who then donned their climbing harnesses and laid aloft to undertake the ‘Harbour Furl’ of the square sails to make them look immaculate for our ceremonial arrival at the end of the voyage tomorrow. Once that was completed, the youth crew then finished off their final outstanding Command Day tasks, which were planned for the last night onboard. These included the Voyage Slide Show compiled of photos taken by everyone. This was excellent and provided a touching reminder of what we had experienced and the beautiful coastlines and islands that we had visited during the voyage. The final activity of the day was the end-of-voyage administration, which for the youth crew included a feedback questionnaire asking for feedback on their experience of the voyage, as well as a letter for each crew member to write to themselves on their experiences during the voyage, which the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme will post to the youth crew in 6 months time. The aim of this is to help reinforce what the youth crew have learned about leadership, teamwork and about themselves from the experience of the voyage. Once these were completed the crew were encouraged to go to bed. The Ship will remain in Athol Bay overnight and weigh anchor and sail in the morning at 0900 and undertake the transit to HMAS Waterhen, where family and friends will meet the Ship on arrival at 1000. Until you hear from me tomorrow for the final instalment of Voyage 04/24. Yours aye, Captain Mike

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Day 9 – Command Day Part 2

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