Newcastle to Nelson Bay
Day 1 of Voyage 06/19 commenced at 1400 on Sunday 28 April, when the YC embarked with family and friends for a tour of the Ship and a formal welcome onboard. Our departure was delayed due to the late arrival of a YC member and some large shipping movements out of the port. Before we departed the YC received the ‘Captain Safety’ brief from White Watch Leader Karly.
During the 3 hour transit to Nelson Bay the YC also completed a detailed tour of the Ship, enjoyed a fabulous dinner from Chef Zac and received initial briefs from Captain Mike, Sailmaster Harry and Engineer Reggie. We anchored at 2100 and the YC then completed their Watch Full Value Contracts and commenced Deck Safety practical training.
The intention is to remain at anchor here overnight and undertake first climbs in the morning before sailing to continue our passage to Brisbane.
The Staff Crew for this voyage are as follows:
Captain – Mike
Sail Master – Harry
Navigator – Ivanka
Watch Officer – Jerome
White WL – Karly
Red WL – Morgan
Blue WL – Blake
Chef – Zac
Engineer – Reggie
Supers – Emma, Isaac and Adam
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Wind ENE at 4 Knots; Nil Swell; Temp 21 deg. C anchored in Nelson Bay, Port Stephens
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Thank you Tarvi, Kaeden and Matt for your narrative of today's events. Intentions are to remain at anchor in Hunters Bay, just off HMAS Penguin, home of the RAN Diving School, a place close to my heart, having spent many a day there under training as a young Officer! The plan is to weigh anchor and proceed to HMAS Waterhen, in Waverton, to pick up our Community Day Sailors from the Windgap Foundation and take them for a sail around the harbour for 3 hours. The Youth Crew will help us host our visitors and give them an experience of Young Endeavour. We will drop them back to Waverton and then proceed to anchor in the harbour where we will have a good view of the Bridge and the Opera House for the Youth Crew's last night onboard. Until tomorrow. Yours Aye, Captain Mike