V07/17 Tag

Sailmaster Kyle got us up at 0600 to get us organised to embark our guests for the harbour cruise. We departed Balls Head Bay at 0900 and proceeded under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and into the eastern part of the harbour. Once past the...

Sailmaster Kyle got us up at 0600 to get us organised to embark our guests for the harbour cruise. We departed Balls Head Bay at 0900 and proceeded under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and into the eastern part of the harbour. Once past the...

We weighed anchor in Watsons Bay at 0800 and commenced our passage to Balls Head Bay. We put the Youthies aloft for our transit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We berthed at HMAS Waterhen at Waverton at 1000. During the remainder of the forenoon we...

Ahoy there,We got to the heads of Broken Bay at approximentley 2100.With the calm condions in the bay we didnt have much idea what the next 10 hours had install for us.The wind picked up and the sails were set, we were on our way!The...

After a slightly uncomfortable night caused by a beam swell inducing an incessant rolling motion we were greeted by a beautiful sunny morning. We sailed most of the night with all squares set running on a northerly course. After breakfast and morning brief, at which...

Ahoy there,After another restful night in our sheltered anchorage of Jerusalem Bay we were woken by Sailmaster Kyle for a quick game before breakfast. That was followed by the morning brief, which included Salty's explanation of the nautical origin of the expression 'Son of a...

After a restful night at anchor Sail Master Kyle woke us at 0630 for our first morning swim and rope swing.We weighed anchor mid-morning and proceeded to sea to conduct my individual watch assessments of setting and furling the staysails. This completed successfully we conducted...

Sail Master Kyle woke the crew at 0630 and we came up to find a dry deck and fine weather, a pleasant change from yesterday. Kyle ran a quick game of 'Knights, Mounts and Cavaliers' before we headed off for another of Marcos' delicious breakfasts.Morning...

The Ship continued on passage motor sailing northwards from Twofold Bay overnight with the crew gaining their first experiences of being on the helm, being a lookout and doing the required hourly engineering rounds. This is all about working together as a watch to maintain...

Despite the light morning drizzle, Sail Master Kyle woke us at 0630 and got us all up on deck to walk a few laps to get the blood flowing and check out the view.After Morning Brief and Happy Hour Navigator Adam gave the Youthies the...

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