July 2011

Ahoy there everyone, A well deserved nights rest at anchor was had by all. I guarantee everyone onboard slept very soundly and for good reason, most were exhausted from Command Day. The ship weighed anchor conducted a short transit to berth at Fleet Base East, Woolloomooloo....

Ahoy there Young Endeavour Followers,Welcome to day 9 of our Sydney to Sydney voyage and what a Command Day it has been! After a slow first 10 mile easterly leg due to lighter than forecasted winds, we reached the first waypoint at 2140. From this point,...

Ahoy there Young Endeavour Followers,Welcome to day 8 of Voyage 11, 2011. Firstly, a quick recap on Sunday Night’s late night antics on deck: After the command day elections, Watch Supervisor Komo organised the first “Young Endeavour’s Got Talent” where each watch was tasked to...

Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to day seven, the morning commenced with yet another rousing tune from Sail Master Matt, when everyone mustered on deck at 0630, to our surprise despite the 8 degree temperature, the sky was clear and the sun was cresting the horizon finally...

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day six, the morning commenced with another rousing tune from Sail Master Matt, when everyone mustered on deck at 0630, the rain had eased to only passing showers which assisted the completion of the early morning activity prior to breakfast, morning...

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day five, the morning commenced with a rousing tune from Sail Master Matt, when everyone mustered on deck at 0630, you guessed correctly it was still raining and remained the same for the entire day. Our early morning activity was vigorously...

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day four, the morning commenced with a 0630 wakey wakey song played by our very own flutist Dougie, arousing all from their slumber and up to the upper decks where to our complete surprise it was still raining. So donned foul...

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day three on our adventure under sail. The ship continued sailing overnight making ground north towards Broken Bay. Weather conditions deteriorated dramatically with wind squalls gusting to 40 knots and a combined sea and swell reaching four metres on the beam....

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day two of the voyage. Following a well deserved and much needed good night’s rest the Youth Crew awoke at 0630 to a brisk and invigorating Sydney morning accompanied by a cheerful tune from Sail Master Matt. After breakfast all hands...

Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to Young Endeavour’s eleventh voyage for 2011. Our journey commences in and concludes in Sydney. We have a magnificent tall ship, forecast wind for our sails and the east coast to explore. The potential is limitless and sense of adventure is infectious.To...

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