Day 2 – Seamanship training begins
Ahoy dear readers, the morning of day two found the ship anchored in Largs Bay amidst the most gorgeous sunrise. Youth Crew had slept soundly until Chucky piped the wakey wakey at 0630 then everybody rose and shone, topside for a wee early morning activity to shake out the sleep. Morning ablutions and breakfast was next until morning brief took place at 0800.
Then, ladies and gents, it was time for our lovely sea puppies to grab their harnesses as they were about to lay aloft the foremast. But first, a mandatory climbing safety brief from our resident safety specialist, Matty, after which, scampering up the ratlines they went.
Everyone made it over the topgallant which was a fantastic effort, particularly for those that had to push through their fear of heights. Well done youthies 🙂
Next was a hardy lunch of hot dogs and pasta bake and sandwiches, which hit the spot indeed.
The ship then weighed anchor at 1330 and commenced passage south, as Watch Leaders continued seamanship training which included line handling and deck safety, culminating in sail handling drills.
But first a spot of ship handling training for my Watch Officers, as we threw the life-ring over the side and practiced man overboard recovery drills. Sail handling continued all afternoon until Haydo said dinner was ready, whereby another feast was served and enjoyed by all.
Youth Crew then turned-to sea watches, with watch-on-deck duties and responsibilities such as helm, lookout and rounds routines. Each watch will stand four hour rotations on the bridge overnight, to keep us navigationally safe, whilst the others sleep.
Intend making our way towards the Backstairs Passage overnight departing the Gulf St Vincent into the wild and wooly Southern Ocean during the forenoon.
Until then, stay safe.
Captain Adam Charlie Farley+
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Weather: Fine. Wind: SW @ 13kts. Swell: Nil. Temp: 17.
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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