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AT ANCHOR, NARA INLET, HOOK ISLAND
Ahoy Shipmates,Voyage 12 is off to a great start with an excited Youth Crew joining late yesterday at Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach. We set sail at 1600, and made it to anchor here at 1730. Enroute we got to meet each other, had one of Chad’s awesome dinners, and then settled in for first climb. Everyone made it 30m to the topgallant yard, including my father-in-law Brian, along for the voyage (Thanks Diedre – I’m sure I will cop it from you later on…). We all had a good sleep overnight in the calm and quiet waters of Nara Inlet.This morning started bright and early at 0630 with Early Morning Activity, breakfast, and “colours”, where we hoist the flag. Following colours and morning brief (complete with Simon’s thought for the day – “Never pat a burning dog…”) we got heavily into “happy hour”, which continues as I write. There is something beautiful about the sound of Youth Crew cleaning…Today is a pretty big day – by suunset this evening we need to get to the stage where we can tack the ship as a crew – this will involve a very heavy full on day of sail handling drills and “learning the ropes”.The voyage plan is to get out to sea, and make as much ground to the south as possible. The problem is that we will be sailing to windward, which is usually pretty hard work. I’m sure we will see the onset odf sea sickness before too long!Until tomorrow, team,Yours Aye,ChrisChris GallowayCommander, RANCommanding Officer
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Wind - South East 15-20 knots, clear and 22 degrees C.
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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+
