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At Anchor Deal Island
Hi Everyone,                      Welcome to day seven of our voyage. It was an early start for a well rested Youth Crew with a 0615 wakeup and early morning activity.While this was occurring the Staff Crew weighed anchor and under the cover of darkness departed Refuge Cove. Once in open water the ship was brought under fore and aft sail and in moderate 10-15kt NNE winds we shaped a course for Deal Island. Morning brief and cleaning stations followed then to complete the morning activities I gave the Youth Crew a presentation on sail theory. Lunch followed then after a short break we went to tacking stations and in light conditions conducted a good set of demonstrational tacks.Once we had finished this activity we quickly handed in all sail and proceeded directly into Deal Islands picturesque Garden Cove where we came safely to anchor at 1400.Once at anchor the Youth Crew were ferried ashore where they undertook the 12km round trip walk to the historic Deal Island Lighthouse which at one time was the highest lighthouse in the southern hemisphere and gives some spectacular views of Bass Strait and a number of its islands.By 1830 everyone was safely back onboard and originally we had planned to have another BBQ dinner but as the sun went down it turned rather cold so the Chef cooked everything in the galley and we ate dinner in the café. Joining us for dinner this evening were the Islands Caretakers who enjoyed meeting the Youth Crew, being given a tour of the ship and loved being able to sit down and enjoy Chef Zac’s great food.The time is now 2030 and a tired Youth Crew have just settled into anchor watches overnight following another busy but extremely enjoyable day.Tomorrow morning we will depart Deal Island and in what is currently forecast to be favourable weather will continue our passage along the Victorian Coast.Until tomorrow evening, take care. Yours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently we are anchored at Deal island and experiencing moderate 10-147kt SSW winds with nil swell and the temperature is a cool 15 degrees.
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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+
