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Day 6 – Eden
Ahoy there everyone, Overnight Young Endeavour remained at anchor in Twofold Bay opposite the Eden wood chip mill enabling a well deserved longer sleep for all. At 0630 all hands were on deck for an early morning activity prior to breakfast and morning brief. While the ship was receiving her daily internal clean the anchor was weighed and we transited the short distance to anchor adjacent the breakwater on the at the Eden fisherman wharfs. From here the Youth Crew were ferried ashore in the ships boat to explore the township of Eden. Whilst ashore each of the watches under the facilitation of their watch leader conducted mid voyage talks where each discussed individual and collective progression against their initial goals, then reset priorities and revised goals for the remainder of the voyage.After lunch the Youth Crew returned to the ship and we departed the anchorage, re commencing our passage north against a strong north east wind and a steep swell. Fore and aft sails were set as we beat our way along the Sapphire Coast making ground towards our next scheduled anchorage in pristine Jervis Bay marine park tomorrow evening. Until tomorrow evening.Yours ayeCaptain Damien
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Conditions:
2300 at anchor - Weather Overcast, Wind SE 10 knots, Swell NE 1.0 metre, Temparature 24 degrees, Barometer 1006
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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+
