Night of Tacks

Ahoy Shipmates, Overnight and during the early hours of this morning the Ship tacked on three separate occasions and continued to ���beat up wind’ slowly making ground to the south. Despite numerous bouts of seasickness the YC still managed to climb themselves out of their bunks and close up at tacking stations in quick time. By morning brief we had reached the outer reef and after completing one more tack managed to hold and maintain a southerly course. Early afternoon saw the YC complete their first set of hotly contested rope races, which was closely followed by the Navigators informative and interactive lesson on the scientific art of navigation. By early evening we were 2nm to the east of Upstart Bay but due to a wind shift had to complete one more tack so that the ship could safely to clear Cape Upstart. Throughout the night watches, the YC will be consolidating their newly found navigational skills and continue to be instructed in the duties of helmsman, lookout and roundsman. Tomorrow should see us reach the Whitsunday Islands were we plan to spend a night at anchor and give everyone a well earned rest.Yours AyeCaptain Gav