November 2005

PAST 24 HOURSDEPARTED SYDNEY HARBOUR AND MOTOR SAILED SOUTH OVERNIGHT IN FAIRLY STRONG CONDITIONS WITH ONLY THE FORE STAYSAIL, MAIN STAYSAIL AND TRAIL SAIL SET. ON DECK WATCHES WERE CLOSED UP KEEPING TRICKS ON THE HELM, LOOKOUT DUTIES AND CONDUCTING ROUNDS IN BETWEEN SAIL SETTING...

PAST 24 HOURSYOUNG ENDEAVOUR CONTINUED WITH THE PROGRAM THOUGH DELAYED SAILING SOUTH UNTIL THE WEATHER EASED. ON DECK ALL EFFORTS WERE FOCUSED ON SHIPBOARD ROUTINES ROUNDS, SHIP KNOWLEDGE AND THE FAMOUS INTRODUCTION TO ROPE RACES HOSTED BY THE SHIP'S ENGINEER. OVERNIGHT ALL WATCHES KEPT...

PAST 24 HOURSYOUNG ENDEAVOUR DEPARTED WOOLLOOMOOLOO YESTREDAY IN BLUSTERYCONDITIONS AND ANCHORED OFF ATHOL BAY OVERNIGHT. ON DECK YOUTH CREW COMMENCED ICE BREAKERS TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERACT WITH THEIR NEW WATCH MATES AND COMPLETE A SHIPS TOUR. EVERYONE ENJOYED A FABULOUS DINNER...

PAST 24 HOURSAfter finishing with a great sail into Broken Bay, our team of young adventurers had a well earned rest and a quality shore expedition. Ashore there was world series cricket, some enhanced their disc throwing capabilities (frisby), many games on the beach and...

PAST 24 HOURSAfter getting underway yesterday our team was thrown in the deep end.Having to sail and tack their way out of Sydney Harbour without anyopportunity to practice these skills prior to having to do it all forreal. Good incentives were offered, that of not...

23 young Australians joined the ship in Sydney for their amazing adventure under sail. Family and friends were on the wharf to bid farewell to their loved ones as they embarked on their adventure. After departing the wharf at Garden Island and anchoring...

COMMENTS FROM YOUTH CREWWOW - WHAT AN AMAZING VOYAGE WE HAVE HAD. IT IS VERY HARD TO BELIEVE THAT JUST TEN DAYS AGO 24 STRANGERS FROM THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA (AND ONE RING IN FROM ENGLAND) BOARDED THE YOUNG ENDEAVOUR FOR THE EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME -...

PAST 24 HOURSCOMMENTS FROM YOUTH CREWGREETINGS ALL YE LANDLUBBERSCOMMAND DAY WAS HELD FROM 1300 03SEP05 THROUGH 1300 04SEP05. DURING THIS 24 HOUR PERIOD THE YOUTH CREW WAS GIVEN CONTROL OF THE YOUNG ENDEAVOUR INCLUDING ALL COMMAND AND NAVIGATIONAL TASKS, SETTING AND CONTROL OF SAILS, PREPARATION...

PAST 24 HOURSMOST OF WHAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE LAST 24 HOURS IS COVERED BELOW BY YOUTH CREW MEMBER JESS. COMMAND DAY IS UPON US AND OUR YOUTH CREW ARE WELL POISED FOR A FANTASTIC 24 HOURS. YOUTH CREW MEMBER RICHARD HAS BEEN ELECTED...

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