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Hi everyone,Well we made it across Bass Strait, although our satellite coverage is a bit thin so hoping you will get this tonight.Earlier this morning at our daily briefing we had Nanna (Josh our engineer who goes around a picks up everyones clothes that have been left out) present Matty the dinasour doll for the fourth time (thanks Danni). The dinasour has been hung up publically as a deterrent to others to put away their stuff! The dinasour is still hanging half way up our flag halyard, to Danni\’s somewhat mild concern!!! We might give it back in the morning.We have just come to anchor at Eden (2200 or 10:00 pm) after six hours of light northerly conditions, which slowed our progress somewhat. This afternoon I took the watches through sail theory, which the team put to practice with some more setting and furling of the sails. Our bearex (initiative exercise) took the form of setting up and hoisting the seldom used (thank God) storm jib and for one of the watches, cooking us all breakfast (it was yummy).This evening we had a pizza night up on deck and then went through three-way talks, a public speaking opportunity to tell us about yourself, except you are someone else! In groups of three you learn about each other and then as you step up to the stage you are advised which other member of your group of three you are going to be – hillarious descriptions of lives lived (or not lived) and of course a charades episode of one\’s favourite movie. Lots of laughter and the Youth Crew presented themselves very well indeed – much more confident and accomplished in front of group than I ever was at that age.A good (stable) night\’s sleep at anchor and then a chance to go ashore to Eden tomorrow.Until then take care,Dave Jordan (Yak)Voyage Captain
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Light and variable winds, sea state 2 with a low and shallow northerly swell. We are now experiencing the high pressure system in full and expect this to dominate for the next 24 hours - clear skies and little wind, which is great for us being at anchor in Eden. Not that cold any more - yeah!
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Ahoy followers of our Young Endeavour journey! Command Day. We made it.
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!!
