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Another Good Days Sailing
Hi Everyone, Welcome to Day 3 of our voyage. At 0330 this morning the Youth Crew where woken and called to tacking stations so that we could avoid a large number of fishing boats who had strategically positioned themselves very close to the entry to Palm Passage. Once the tack was complete a weary crew returned to their bunks and took the opportunity to get a couple more hours of much needed sleep. By 0900 everyone was mustered on the port side of the bridge and following the normal routine of morning brief and cleaning stations I commenced my sail theory lectures. These lectures are conducted in watches throughout the day so that I get to spend quality time with the Youth Crew teaching them the intricacies of sailing Young Endeavour. Following lunch the Engineer conducted the first set of rope races which was immediately followed by Trish the Navigators informative presentation on navigation. The conditions throughout the day continued to be perfect for sail training and we took full advantage of the light to moderate south easterlies, tacking the ship as required, and demonstrating the procedures for setting and furling the square sails. At 2000 we completed what is hoped to be the final tack for the day and we have now shaped a new course to the north west and commenced making ground to our planned anchorage at Orphious Island. Overnight the Youth Crew will continue to consolidate their newly acquired sailing and navigation skills.Until tomorrow, take care.Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently located 40nm to the SE of Orphious Island and experiencing light 8-10kt SE winds with a .5m swell.
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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+
