June 30, 2003

Adventure, Enjoyment and Mateship

Hello, and welcome to the Captain's Log for V12/03. Firstly, thank you all for joining us for the first instalment of 'nautical
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June 26, 2003

Never Say Never

Situation at 21:00 -

It was a bouncy night at anchor last night with 20 knot winds blowing from the Sou'East. Despite the weather, all hands were
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June 26, 2003

Bon Voyage Lukey!

Situation at 11:00

Overnight the Youth Crew kept sea watches for the final time. There were several sad farewells as the hours slowly ticked by. They
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June 23, 2003

What a Command Day!

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June 23, 2003

Enchanted Seas

Situation at 21:00 -

Command youth crew took over at 0800 where a morning brief was given giving details of the day task and followed with a special
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June 22, 2003

A Busy, Challenging Day

Situation at 21:00 -

During the night watches the Youth Crew enjoyed a lazy sail Northwards, practising navigation as the Ship closed Orpheus Island.
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June 21, 2003

I don't want to go Home..

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June 20, 2003

Exploring Dunk Island

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Overnight the Youth Crew practised setting and clewing the square sails as we made ground to the North towards Dunk Island.
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June 20, 2003

Greetings from the Deep Blue Yonder

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Last night was spent quietly at anchor off Dunk Island, catching up on sleep and otherwise relaxing. Today's activities
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June 18, 2003

Gaining your Sea Legs

Situation at 20:00 -

Overnight we beat to windward, conducting one and two watch tacks as we made ground to the South. The Youth Crew learned how to
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