Hi Everyone,
Welcome to Day 4 of our voyage. As planned the ship was called to tacking stations just before midnight last night and we shaped a new course for Deal Island.
Following nearly 36 hours of bad weather the conditions improved overnight and I am now pleased to announce all of our young mariners have found their ‘sea legs’.
Given the revised health state of the Youth Crew the training program was reactivated in earnest this afternoon. Firstly, with a set of ‘semi competitive’ rope races which was followed by a very informative Rule of the Road lesson given by the Ships Watch Officers Tug and Bob. To finish the afternoon’s activities we completed a good set of rotational tacks. This activity gives the Youth Crew an opportunity to experience each others tacking station and gives them a better understanding of deck management.
Regrettably at the end of this activity the wind became light and variable which meant that all sail had to be handed in and we are currently utilising main engines. This is not expected to last as the forecast is for freshening north westerly’s overnight which again should enable us to bring the ship back under sail.
Following a magnificent dinner this evening prepared by our very own Master Chef ‘Squiz’ all of the Youth Crew have now settled into their watches for the night. During these watches they will consolidate their newly acquired sailing and navigational skills whilst the ship continues to make good ground towards Deal Island were we anticipate anchoring early tomorrow morning.
We are currently located 80nm to the north east of Deal Island motor sailing due to the light and variable conditions.
Until tomorrow, take care
Yours Aye
Captain Gav
