Day 7 – The voyage north continues!
Our 7th day of the voyage started after the three Watches had to complete a special challenge on their overnight watches. It seemed easy at first, but it came with a twist and forced the Youthies to put their leadership skills to the test. After coming together to discuss what makes a good and bad leader, a team leader was elected and had to guide their team successfully. It came with more challenges than we expected but we came out of it with better teamwork and a higher understanding of each other strengths and weaknesses ahead of Command Day.
As White Watch came down from their sunrise climb and Blue and Red Watches awoke from their slumber, we maintained our morning rituals of a delicious breakfast from Haydo then wise words from the Staffies in the Morning Brief. After Happy Hour, we were given some time to tackle life admin between setting sails to prepare for the busy days ahead!
After Lunch, the Watches met for their daily ‘Ropies’ competition which included an amusing bonus round involving singing, dancing, gaskets and a water bottle. We won’t give away all the secrets of the voyage but as always, the competition was fierce with White Watch just in the lead with one round to go. Stay tuned to see which watch comes out on top!
Next, we explored Demonstrational Tacking where the Youthies learnt how to tack the ship using wind and correct sails to our advantage. We were split into groups of six with two from each watch heading to the bridge to understand the theory behind tacking the ship. This included the “rule of 3s”. We needed at least 3 knots of speed, starting the tack at an angle of 30 degrees to the wind, and having a minimum of 3 people on the bridge (the Captain, Sail Master, Navigator).
After a Reflection Activity with Chucky, we were given time to finish our washing or relax watching another beautiful sunset. White Watch got to enjoy the Sunset from the Bow but unfortunately no sunset dolphins today.
As the stars start shining, we reflect on the passing day and wonder what tomorrow brings us!
By Nyasha and Jesse
Latitude/Longitude:
Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, Wind SE 5-10Kts, Swell SE 0.5-1m
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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