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To Gabo Island instead
Conditions continued with light winds yesterday afternoon and more motoring so we had some fun with deck games to pass the time. Last night at last some wind piped up but alas from the wrong direction. None the less with 25 knots across the deck it was ideal for sailing so at 0100 this morning we shut down the engines, set fore and aft sails and were soon making good six knots to the ENE. At the change of watch at 0400 it was all hands to tacking stations and our first tack in some decent breeze and in the dark at that. The Youth Crew acquitted themselves well, closing up promptly and the tack went smoothly.Closing the coast close hauled on the starboard tack had us back to tacking stations again at 0800. Once we had made some offing the wind died again so back on with motors for more motor sailing. By this stage it was clear that we could not make Twofold Bay today and we have decided to anchor off Gabo Island instead, a spot no-one on board has been to before, (it’s always nice to try something new). Apart from all the tacking the highlight of the morning had to be the big cake that the chef prepared for our birthday girl, Fliss, who is 24 today.Now we are at anchor and all have gone ashore for a walk to the lighthouse. There is definitely a sou-westerly change forecast for tonight and the barometer is falling so when everyone is back on board it will be up anchor and hopefully a good sail up to Jervis Bay tonight.Fair winds to you (and me I hope)!Cap’n Bob.
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Wind light northerly, temp 20, skiesovercast with an occasional shower.
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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!!
