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My stomach is empty and my brain is full
Ahoy there me hearties,We woke this morning to another cold and blustery day with a busy day scheduled ahead. After a hearty breakfast we had the morning ceremony of ���colours’ with the raising of our flags and the national anthem sung with great gusto. We briefed the Youth Crew (YC) on a whole manner of things prior to being introduced to the delights of ���happy hour’ where we give the ship a good clean.During cleaning stations the anchor was weighed and the ship motor sailed south into Storm Bay. There was still a fresh southerly blowing making for a bumpy ride and the ridiculously low temperatures (for February in any case). Following cleaning stations the YC commenced their big day of instruction that included safety equipment, line handling, sail setting and furling and culminating in their first set of tacking drills. Whilst this was all occurring the ship continued passage out of Storm Bay before being able to bear away to the north once past and clear of Tasman Island. This also enabled the engines to be shut down which is always a great pleasure. Unfortunately the motion of the ship was uncomfortable for some and some of Chad’s excellent cooking was recycled over the side with sea sickness. It wasn’t just the YC to suffer as two of the watch leaders managed to lose their lunch as well. I will not say who, but lets just say the Kenny was fine and of strong stomach.After the evening meal the YC have settled into their watches for the night ahead. Currently we have a light southerly wind pushing us along nicely to the north east with all plain for and aft sails set and the three square sails filling nicely. It has been a long but positive day today and whilst we have these southerly winds we make hay while the sun shines and proceed north as quickly as we can. We will enter Bass Strait tomorrow night and I expect we will have at least three nights at sea before we next anchor. Carpe DiemAndrew ���Gunna’ RourkeCommanding Officer
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Sea State 3, Wind 180 10 kts, Co 040 , Sp 4.5 kts
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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!!
