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Day 04 – Poised and Ready to Strike
We started the day at anchor in Coles Bay waiting out the Northerly Winds that are forecast to continue into the night. We are biding our time and will weigh anchor and press to the North once this weather system pushes through. For forecast is fantastic for a Bass Strait crossing in 24 hours time and we will capitalise on that moment!
Our Youth Crew have had another action packed day. We cleaned up the ship this morning whilst at anchor and then briefed Rules of the Road, Square sail theory and had a set of Rope Races! This is the competitive non-competitive game which tests each watch’s knowledge of ship’s fittings , sails and general nautical knowledge.
This afternoon after a nice little siesta to manage fatigue, we refreshed our deck safety knowledge ensuring that everyone in the crew is all over their key safeties and able to handle lines and each other safely. The next time we do this will be on a heaving deck with some fresh winds in our sails.
We ended the day at anchor waiting for the Northerlies to abate. Our Youth Crew have settled back into sea watches and will hone climbing skills and bridgemanship overnight.
It will likely be a very early start tomorrow as we weigh and make best speed for the NSW Coastline. Follow us on Marine Traffic and of course by reading this journal!
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Weather: Overcast Wind: 30kn NNE Temp: 18C
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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!!
