VOYAGE HANDBOOK Sea Fever I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel’s kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking, And a gray mist on the sea’s face, and a gray dawn breaking. I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all l ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull’s way and the whale’s way, where the wind's like a whetted knife; And all l ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over. John Masefield Contents WELCOME TO SAIL TRAINING. 4 BACKGROUND History. 5 Specifications . 6 SHlP’S ORGANISATION Crew . 7 Watches . 8 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A VOYAGE. 9 Conduct Aboard. 10 PREPARING FOR A VOYAGE What to bring . 10 What not to bring . 10 What the ship provides . 11 Joining the Ship . 11 Sea Sickness . 12 Sun Protection . .12 Medication . 12 Money . .12 Females . 12 TERMINOLOGY Wind speed - Beaufort scale - clouds . 13 Parts of the ship . 14 Sailing terms . .16 PRE VOYAGE INSIGHT Sail , Mast and Spar plan. 17 Pin Rail Diagram. .18 Sail diagrams. 20 USEFUL KNOTS. 23 NOTES . 25 3 WELCOME TO YOUR SAILING ADVENTURE ONBOARD STV ONE AND ALL As an integral member of the ships working crew you will learn some of the many skills and gain the experience to keep a tall ship sailing and on course. You may also find that you learn a lot more about yourself at sea and what feats you are truly capable of. You need not have previous sailing experience; you will learn much about the ship, your fellow crew members and trainees as the voyage plays out. However, this handbook will help you on your way to understand the layout and the rig of the 'One and All’ and some essentials on how the ship operates. A youth development voyage is a great adventure, from it you will gain the pride of accepting responsibility which leads to leadership, self confidence, team work and many other skills that will benefit you for years to come. Listen to your watch leaders, ask questions and take every opportunity to participate. It’s a great chance to take stock of where you've been, look at where you are headed and pick up valuable life skills while making friends and memories to last a lifetime. Dirk Visser Master 4 BACKGROUND History The completion in 1987 of the 'One and All’ was the fulfilment of a dream of a dedicated team of volunteers who had worked for many years to have a purpose built vessel in South Australia operating as a Sail Training Vessel, running Youth Development courses. The ship’s keel was laid in 1982 with initial funding coming from public sub- scriptions and a Community Employment Project Grant. Proceeds from a 1985 charter agreement with the First Fleet Re-Enactment Company were to be used to complete the ship, assist with the costs to take part in the re-enactment and bring the ship home to operate Sail Training Youth Development courses. The ship was commissioned on April 5th 1987, her Maiden voyage saw her sail half way around the world to catch up with the First Fleet. The 'One and All’ joined the First Fleet just outside the Rio de Janeiro, sailing home to Australia with the Fleet and arriving home to South Australia on the 1st April 1988. The 'One and All' was the youngest and only Australian vessel to participate in the First Fleet Re-Enactment in 1987/88 to celebrate Australia’s Bi-Centenary. Since the return of the 'One and All' to South Australia in 1988, she has been fulfilling the role for which she was purpose built, as a Sail Training Vessel run- ning Youth Development courses. 5 Specifications Designer Kell Steinman, Melbourne, Victoria Builder W G Porter & Son Pty Ltd, Pt Adelaide South Australia Dates: Keel Laid 31 October, 1982 Launched 1 December, 1985 Commissioned 5 April, 1987 Rig Brigantine (two-masted, square rigged on the foremast and fore and aft rigged on main mast Construction Timber- Jarrah (hull and pin rails), Celery Top (hull deck). Huon Pine (topsides), Oregon (bulwarks and spars) Karri (steam bent ribs) Dimensions Length: - overall 42.68 m - on deck 30.05 m - waterline 26.5 m Beam 8.00 m Draught 2.85 m Height 27.00 m Sail Area 581 sq m Tonnage Displacement 207 tonnes Gross Weight 121 tonnes measurement Nett Weight 26 tonnes measurement 6 CREW POSITIONS Crew Master: The master (captain) is responsible for the operation and safety of the ship and its compliment. Stands the 0800-1200 watches. First Mate: The ship's first officer and liaison between the ship, paid crew and voyage crew. Is the person 2nd in charge and is responsible for the day to day running of the ship's activities under the guidance of the master. Second Mate: Assists the First mate and acts as Navigation and Safety Officer. Stands the 1200-0400 watches. Engineer: Is responsible for operating and maintaining the ship’s engines, electrical, plumbing and other mechanical systems. Bosun: Is the person responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the masts, spars, sails on board the ship as well as playing a leading role in organising all general maintenance. Cook: Is responsible for the ship’s catering and nutritious menu plans, prepara- tion of meals and cleaning of the galley and saloon. Watch Leader: Is the crew member chosen to mentor a group of trainees (watch) during their time on board. The watch leader plays a leading role in ensuring the safety of everybody in their watch as well as guide them through the adventure of the voyage. Assistant Watch Leader: Is a person who has been on previous voyages as a trainee and has come back to assist the Watch Leader throughout the voyage. Volunteer Crew Members: Members of the volunteer organisation and who assist 'One and All' with a wide range of activities, ranging from helping with maintenance to fund raising. Trainees: Are the people who are on board to participate in the 'One and All’ Youth Development Program. 7 Watches When out on voyages, the STV “One and All” operates 24 hours per day. To allow this to happen, each day is divided into seven duty periods called watches. Watches are generally four hours long with the exception of 2 two hour "dog watches". Including these, the work program for each watch group moves forward by one watch period each day. This avoids performing the same duties atthe same time each day of the voyage. The watch system which covers a 24 hour period is as follows: Clean Watch DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Accom 0000-0400 P M S P M S P M S Middle Saloon 0400-0800 M S P M S P M S P Morning Deck 0800-1200 S P M S P M S P M Forenoon 1200-1600 P M S P M S P M S Afternoon 1600-1800 M S P M S P M S P 1st Dog 1800-2000 S P M S P M S P M 2nd Dog 2000-2400 P M S P M S P M S Evening Before the voyage, the Youth Crew are divided into three watch groups known as Port Watch (P), Middle Watch (M) and Starboard Watch(S). The watches, watch leaders and assistants remain unchanged for the voyage. During the voyage, each watch works as a team to ensure the safety of the ship. Tasks include sail handling, helming, look outs, fire and flood checks, etc. The daily routine ship board lite includes deck duties, domestic duties of accommodation spaces and maintenance work. The watch system ensures that each watch participates with each of these duties throughout the voyage, as well as time off. There are times when "al/ hands" will be called to assist with manoeuvres. 8 Going on Watch When going on watch you are required to assemble, with your harness, on the port side of the aft deck five minutes prior to the commencing time of your watch. This allows yourself and watch leader to familiarize yourselves with the current situation, accustom your night vision and for any sail handling that needs to take place. Depending on the weather conditions, ensure you bring warm clothes, a hat/ beanie and sunscreen to watch with you. Going off Watch At the end of each watch period, assemble on the starboard side of the aft deck. You must wait until all of the next watch are all accounted for and you are relieved by your watch leader before you leave the deck. Important ° The off-going watch cannot leave until all of the on-coming watch is accounted for. ° When not on watch, try to get sufficient sleep before your next watch. ° Do not disturb crew members who are off watch and wish to sleep. ° Keep your bunk and personal area tidy. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A VOYAGE Voyages on the STV 'One and All' are fun, exciting, challenging, physically and mentally demanding, and overall extremely rewarding.