December 2012

Hi Everyone, Welcome to day 4 of our voyage. During the early hours of this morning the wind moderated to less than 8ks which regrettably meant that we had to start main engines and motor-sail. By 0930 we were located 2nm from Ulladulla so all...

Howdy Folks, It was another busy day at the office today and despite the near constant rain, the Youth Crew’s enthusiasm has never wanned. Matt must have been feeling kind this morning and gave us all a bit of a sleep in knowing what lay...

Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to day three on our adventure under sail. The ship continued sailing along handsomely at five knots overnight beating south in the Coral Sea outside the Great Barrier Reef under all plain sail. Wind conditions consisting of a 15 knot sou easterly...

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day eight, after a night at anchor in the semi shelter of Rodds Bay, the morning commenced at 0630 with another rousing tune this time from Sail Master Jordo. After morning brief and happy hour the ship weighed anchor at 1030...

Ahoy there everyone, Welcome to day three on our adventure under sail. The ship continued sailing along handsomely at four knots overnight under all plain sail on a broad reach port tack after the wind veered to the sou’ east and strengthened at midnight. It was...

Ahoy there everyone,Welcome to day nine of our voyage, with a good nights sleep for all after successfully completing an exhausting command day the previous day. The crew was awoken at 0630 by Sail Master Guv, followed by an invigorating early morning activity, breakfast and...

"On 28 November 2012 Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, Governor-General of Australia and Patron of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, hosted an event at Admiralty House to acknowledge the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme's achievements over the past twenty five years. Speaking to guests including...

Hi Everyone, Welcome to day 3 of our voyage. Overnight with the assistance of a moderate north easterly we continued to make good speed to the south and despite a number of the Youth Crew succumbing to the dreaded sailors curse of ‘seasickness’ spirits throughout...

Good evening Shipmates, After our 50kt plus wild and woolly experience, the ship continued southwards overnight under storm sails. Come sunrise the rain had finally stopped and the wind had abated to a comfortable 30kts! As the ship entered the Whitsunday Passage we actually saw...

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 stunning Cairns sunrise on the Queens Birthday. After breakfast all hands mustered for the voyages inaugural morning brief...

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