Perfect Sailing
Ahoy Shipmates, This morning saw the YE Crew wake to beautiful Noosa morning, so given these conditions, our early morning activity (EMA) consisted of a refreshing swim followed by a hearty BBQ breakfast served on deck. Once morning brief and ���happy hour�� were complete I briefed the YC on the intricacies of sailing away from anchor and in brilliant conditions YE successfully completed this evolution, and in doing so, provided the Noosa locals with a perfect view of the Ship under full plain sail departing Laguna Bay. Early afternoon saw us conduct the second set of rope races, which again was a very closely contested event between all three watches. This was followed by a very informative lesson on the scientific art of navigation given by the Ships Navigator. Freshening south easterly winds during the afternoon provided the ideal conditions to set both the fisherman and gaff topsail and by late afternoon YE was south east of Double Island Point making good ground to the north east with a perfectly balanced sail plan making good 7kts. During the night watches this evening the YC will continue to consolidate their newly found sailing and navigation skills as the ship continues to make good ground up the east coast of Fraser Island.Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently sailing on a starboard broad reach under full plain sail and experiencing moderate South easterly winds
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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