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Ahoy there everyone, Overnight the ship remained underway sailing south on a broad reach starboard tack. At sunrise the ship was closing the coast in view of Montague Island. Morning brief was completed and the ship conducted a wear onto the opposite tack shaping a course south east and regaining the East Australian Current.After happy the Youth Crew continued consolidating deck and sail work during the remainder of the forenoon. During the afternoon watch the ship was rigged for silent running where all non-essential machinery was shutdown and only the sound of the wind and waves could be heard caressing the ship while the Youth Crew relaxed in the sun. The next round of rope races was conducted which re-invigorated the crew. On completion mid voyage talks where held where each watch discussed individual and collective progress against their initial set goals, then reset priorities and revised goals for the remainder of the voyage.During the late afternoon the forecast southerly change arrived with an awe inspiring rolling cloud formation. This brought a large wind shift to the south gusting to 40+ knots requiring the ship to quickly hand in sail and bear away in blustery conditions. The Youth Crew conducted a magnificent job quickly handing in sail and climbing aloft to sea furl the sails.The ship then conducted a wear and commenced shaping a course west for Eden with the intention of anchoring in Twofold Bay tomorrow.It has been another challenging and exhilarating 24 hours during which each Youth Crew member has performed to the limit of their abilities successfully sailing the ship through challenging conditions.Until tomorrow evening, take care.Yours AyeCaptain Damien
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2300 at sea - weather overcast scattered showers, wind NNE 26 knots, swell SE 1.0 metre, temperature 17 degrees, barometer 1011 hpa
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The beautiful weather at our anchor point at Jervis Bay made for a spectacular day under the command of our fellow Youth Crew! A morning stretch and some wise words from the Ship Crew gave Captain Waz and the team a step in the right direction.
With the new watches all set and ready to go, Captain’s Setting and Furling gave all our youthies the chance to prove their abilities on the high seas. Strong performances from all three watches; Sharkies, Chompers and Narwhals!!
Morning brief gave the Sailmaster a chance to give us the daily orders and help get everyone on the same page. With the staff crew getting ready for a holiday and giving us the ship, floral shirts and party music filled the deck and, with some final preparations, the ship was ours.
The Captain was given a small but very significant envelope that contained the essential, non-essential and completely optional tasks to be done over the course of the next 24 hours. 2 tacks were to be made at a minimum before leaving the bay and safety checks were the essential tasks to start our journey. However.
More amusing, optional tasks allowed some of our youthies to become part of the “Beach Assault Team” while others were put to the task of making a slideshow of the voyage, tying all the knots on the list, etc. These were some activities that bided the time for our incredible navigator - Ruscoe to set out a plan and work together with the Sailmaster - Hugh to create a sail plan.
Tacking stations were the focus for our late afternoon, preparing to weigh anchor and leave such a beautiful bay, for our last stretch of this incredible voyage.
Happy Birthday to the Capitan, Warwick, who turned 24 today! The wonderful MasterChef’s created a “cherry ripe” cake out of rice crispies, coconut, chocolate, and love. With a beautiful ceremony to end our day.
Sailing into the night leaves us the ability to see the lights from our destination. Sydney, here we come!
Wish us luck! From Nat and Tom!!
