A Sad Farewell

Voyage 16/01 is complete and we’ve had a blast. Thanks to all the Youth Crew and Staffies who made this trip from Melbourne such a success.Last night we had great fun at he ship’s concert. The staffies act was to farewell Woody in the traditional way with a ‘This is Your Life’. The acts by each of the Watches were very funny and we laughed till our tummies hurt.This morning we berthed at 1000 hours on Navy Day and we dressed the ship overall with flags on arrival. At the ceremony at midships I broke with tradition and the Watch Leaders presented their watches with the Voyage Certificates. Since it was also Sal’s last Voyage I gave her the honour of presenting the Order of Australia Emblem to Lachlan (Cheese) who was in Sal’s Red Watch. Well Done, Cheese – brilliant effort.Our YC were then sadly farewelled and now we Staffies are on our own.The ship, sadly, won’t be departing on Monday for another Voyage – we spend the next seven weeks inport undergoing a much needed maintenance period. Our next Voyage starts in Newcastle on 26 November and we will do two Voyages before Christmas to end our Circumnavigation of Australia during the Centenary Year.Till then, may you enjoy plain sailing.Andrew Davis
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Dear readers,
STS Young Endeavour is, by the definition and origin of her name, about Aussie youths trying hard to achieve something difficult. This voyage certainly provided that... and then some. A challenging experience from all angles and areas. Yet the Youth Crew prevailed and found success. They should therefore be justifiably proud of themselves for persevering, seeing the silver lining and never wavering in their mission to have a great adventure. I am very proud of all of them and I'm sure you are too!
9 Days ago 23 Youth Crew from all over Australia, came together to sail this vessel, have fun and challenge themselves. They have not only done that, but have faced and overcome fears, and learnt a lot about themselves and each other.
They leave with new skills, improved persistence, resilience and adaptability, as well as generally knowing they are more capable than what they probably thought. And of course, having made great new friends - most probably, friends for life. It never gets old for us staff members, as we truly love our work.
Fair winds and following seas.
Captain Adam Charlie Farley+