The Big Day Out
Last night we made ground north past Bega and Ulladulla against a strong wind. Today we carried out setting and furling drills and the YC did very well at proving to themselves and me that they could set and furl sails safely and efficiently for their Command Day on Monday. Tonight the wind is rising and we have been looking at Jervis Bay all day as we have been tacking the ship back and forth in our attempt to get somewhere. The north wind and the strong current running south have conspired to make our job difficult.The YC are now thinking all about their Big Day Out when they take Command and will hold the elections tomorrow morning. Their final destination is to a secret location in Sydney Harbour on Tuesday arvo.No volunteers for the Youth Crew entry today but everyone is fit and well, keen to get stuck into Command Day and eager to reach Sydney.Stay tuned,Andrew Davis
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Current situation at 1800: At sea off Jervis Bay. Wind northerly at 35 knots. Temp 16C.
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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