Captain's Log
V03/12
3 October 2012

SYDNEY

Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to Young Endeavour’s third voyage for 2012, our journey commenced today in Sydney and concludes in Newcastle. To facilitate our adventure under sail, it is an honour to introduce the eleven Staff Crew that will guide and shape our voyage during the next 11 days:Captain DamienSail Master PaulNavigator KimWatch Officers KomoRed Watch Leaders GuvWhite Watch Leader Carly and SquizBlue Watch Leader DougieChef LukeEngineer Leon and TyThe voyage officially commenced at 1500 when 24 Youth Crew from across Australia embarked in Young Endeavour berthed at Fleet Base East, Woolloomooloo. Once all baggage had been stowed below, all hands were mustered on deck for a welcome address and staff introductions before friends and family were farewelled and the ship cast off last line at 1600 and the ship proceeded to an overnight anchorage in Watsons Bay, Port Jackson.Under the direction of their watch leaders, the Youth Crew conducted ship familiarisation and a number of introduction activities to integrate the members of each watch. Once completed the first of many very tasty meals crafted by master chef Luke was eagerly consumed. After dinner, voyage expectations, requirements and safety aspects for the next 11 days onboard were discussed. Then without further ado, some nerves, a great deal of courage and a lot of determination every single member of our new crew proceeded aloft onto the foremast for their first night climb. The surrounding view of Port Jackson from aloft was both inspiring and invigorating in the fresh winds.I am very pleased to report that all of the Youth Crew performed extremely well on their first day and I am from the outset impressed with both their individual efforts and team attitude. After having a celebratory hot chocolate followed by a 90 second shower, each has now turned in for a well deserved first night sleep in Young Endeavour.Tomorrow morning we will awake at 0630, before weighing anchor mid morning in order to conduct sail training for the day in Port Jackson. On completion the ship will exit Sydney Heads and commence shaping a course south for Jervis Bay.Until tomorrow evening, take care.Yours AyeCaptain Damien

Latitude/Longitude:

33°50's / 151°16'e

Conditions:

2300 at anchor - weather scattered cloud, wind SE 10 knots, swell nil, temperature 20 degrees, barometer 1019 hpa