At Anchor, Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound, South Island New Zealand

Hello Everyone,What a great day: We motored overnight after the wind faded out onus, and we spent the morning passing through the Cook Strait, pastWellington, to the Marlborough Sound. The wind came in from the Southat 30knots late morning, and we had an exhilarating sail at over 12knots as we entered the sound. This morning we also had rope races,and a sail theory lecture.This afternoon we anchored in picturesque Endeavour Inlet abeam thebeautiful Furneaux Lodge, which is the second last before the end ofthe Queen Charlotte walking track. Tonight eveyone went ashore tosample their delicious coffees and hot chocolate, and to have a bitof a run around and kick a ball etc.Tomorrow we will all take a 12km hike from Furneaux lodge to thePunga Bay lodge. After everyone gets back onboard, we will completedemonstration tacks, and setting and furling safety drills as thefinal preparation for command day. Then it will be off to anchor,hopefully a BBQ ashore, and command day elections.Until tomorrow, Shipmates,Yours Aye,ChrisChris GallowayLieutenant Commander, RANCommanding OfficerSTS YOUNG ENDEAVOURP.S. – Happy 6th Birthday Sarah from Daddy – Love you and miss you
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South 30knot winds
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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+
