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Breathtaking Views
Current situation at 1800: After an evening of climbing, knot tying and breathtaking views we got going early with a special YE wake up. The wind was nowhere to be seen and so we motored to sea looking for some airs, any airs, in which to set some sails. We got lucky later in the day as we had been practicing really hard and there was nothing to fill the sails. The YC did really well in the strong winds that eventually came and they remembered all the calls and did all the right things to ensure that by days’ end we could successfully tack the ship.Everyone is well, and there are remarkably few cases of seasickness. Perhaps they are too busy to let it worry them. The dolphins were on time this evening – they came in droves just before sunset. Tonight we shall head through the Backstairs Passage near Kangaroo Island and plug our way along the coast toward the Victorian border.Stay tuned,Andrew Davis
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At sea in Gulf of St Vincent. wind southerly at 20 knots, temp 19C
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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+
