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Youth Crew Take Command
Current situation at 1800: We sailed early this morning to demonstrate how we sail the ship from an anchorage and do one last tack before the YC take over. The YC held elections to nominate everyone for their positions and in the afternoon they prepared for their difficult mission.I handed Command over to them at 4PM and quick as a flash we were off. In stinging rain and freezing wind they took the ship away and after a tense and nervous start are now settled on their heading toward the first of many objectives.A strong wind warning will test their skills and teamwork as we sail north into the Gulf of St Vincent and on to Adelaide where due to arrive by Tuesday afternoon.Youth Crew entries:Michael Roycroft, Goondiwindi Qld, age 20.Monday morning bought a lot of excitement and also a lot of nerves we all thought that today our cravings for a swim would end and we would go for a swim but unfortunatly we ran out of time and couldn’t even go ashore to see Kangaroo Island. Stress started to set in when we had to vote for our captain and crew. Congratulations to Dave on becoming Captain and Ado on becoming his side kick. Having a great time, missing life’s luxuries a lot. Hello to Mum, Dad, Bek, Pete, Lomu and DazNick Menere, Carlingford NSW,Age 22.Typical, the first time we had to use the wet weather gear is the day we had to take control of the ship. So far we have managed to make good ground with the Captain and other leaders doing a great job. Tonight and tomorrow should provide a great challenge but I am sure we are more than capable of it.Food is too good and I am sure I have put on a few kilos but am still looking good. I have that whole beaten fisherman look going at the moment.Love to to family and friends, esp. Mum, Dad, Kiri and Gaz and the newly weds, hope the honeymoon was good. And last but not least,Fiona, missing you.P.S. I don’t think I could have survived without the support, friendship and love of one of the greatest people I have had the priviledge of meeting, Mhandii.Staff Crew entry:SHIP’S ENGINEER – Barry Howland.I’M GLAD TO REPORT THAT ALL SYSTEMS ARE WELL AND TRULY GO AGAIN. THE SCORE AT FULL TIME ENGINEERS ONE V LITTLE SEA BEASTIES NIL. MY PERSONAL THANKS TO ALL CONCERNED FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE. ON A PERSONAL NOTE I WOULD LIKE TO SAY A BIG HELLO TO MY SON LUKE AND DAUGHTER JESSICA IN WAGGA.LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BOTH ON YOU SCHOOL BREAK. KEEP SAFE, LOVE YOU BOTH.Stay tuned,Andrew R. Davis
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At sea off American River, KI. CommandDay. Wind 25 knots from the west (the strongest it's been so far this Voyage). Temp 16C
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Ahoy followers of our Young Endeavour journey! Command Day. We made it.
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!!
