CLIENT: General Public Voyage
VOYAGE NUMBER: 20240521
FROM: Rosslyn Bay To: Mackay
DATE: 23 May 2024
POSITION: Scawfell Is
REPORT: Blue Watch
This morning, we were awoken at 6:30 at Middle Percy Island to a nice cold breakfast, before devouring our delicious hot meal of bacon and eggs. After raising sails at 8:30, we set course and began the 60 nautical mile voyage to Scawfell Island. Whilst hoisting the mainsail, we put 2 reefs in the mainsail due to a strong wind forecast of 20- 25 knots.
The huge, 12ft swell, caused the ship to continuously sway vigorously from side to side, giving Nathaniel and Tommy the great idea of climbing the bowsprit, whilst attempting to stay dry. Throughout the journey, the conditions became rougher, with the highest winds reaching 27 knots. The ship began to heel over far more, sometimes even having water crash onto the deck. We were threatened by dark menacing rain clouds many times, but our unmatched, immeasurable speed (of 11 knots), allowed us to outrun the storms.
As we passed Dalrymple Bay, we were greeted by the sight of half a dozen tanker ships. After completing multiple skilful gybes, we finally cruised into the Western Shores of Scawfell Island, where we hastily dropped the sails. As the first watches went in for dinner, the storm finally caught up to us, absolutely drenching those still on deck. Finally, we anchored and enjoyed our last delicious dinner onboard of sausages, potatoes and vegetables. Dessert is still to come.