Trial Bay to Sea
Ahoy There Shipmates,
After a good night’s sleep at anchor in Trial Bay we got the crew up for some activities on deck at 0630. That was followed by morning brief, at which ‘Salty’ explained why Ship’s toilets are called ‘heads’ and why Ships of old had ‘figureheads’. After Happy Hour the crew were ferried ashore in the Ship’s boat to the beach to play some organised sport and have the opportunity for a swim.
On their return we enjoyed a ‘teak deck BBQ’ gourmet lunch, organised by Chef Zac, whilst taking-in the sights of the Trial Bay foreshore.
After we had cleaned up the BBQ and secured the Ship for sea again, we conducted three-way chats, a public speaking and ‘ice-breaker’ activity which enables the whole crew to learn more about each other. We weighed anchor at 1400 and departed Trial Bay to conduct Tacking Stations practice in the fresh conditions which had developed since late morning. On completion we resumed our passage towards Brisbane.
It is intended that the Ship will remain at sea overnight, with the YC further consolidating their watch on deck skills, practising their newly acquired navigation skills and undertaking a leadership and teamwork exercise known as the ‘Bearex’.
Until tomorrow,
Yours aye,
Captain Mike
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Wind: North Easterly at 14 Kn; Swell: Easterly at 1.5 m; Temp: 19 deg. C; Weather: overcast with occasional showers
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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