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Final Night Of Voyage 10/08
Ahoy Shipmates, At 0640 this morning YE weighed anchor, departed Horseshoe Bay and completed the 2 hour passage around to the Port of Townsville, were we berthed port side to Berth 9 at 0900. After sullage (garbage) was landed and stores embarked 23 guests from the Townsville Cancer Council and some Staff Crew guests were welcomed onboard. The lines were cast off at 1005 and the ship departed its berth and proceeded out into Cleveland Bay were engines were immediately shut down and the ship brought under sail. The weather on the bay was perfect and all of our guests enjoyed a memorable sail. Throughout the half day sail, the YC acted as perfect hosts, serving food, refreshments and entertaining our guests with a repertoire of their favourite YE songs. By 1230 it was time to hand in all sail and begin the passage back to our berth, arriving as planned at 1300. Once we had farewelled our guests, stores for the next voyage were embarked and preparations made for our departure. At 1350 we again departed our berth and conducted a short passage to our planned anchorage in Cleveland Bay. Once at anchor we conducted the last set of rope races followed by harbour furls. This evening we enjoyed our last ���teak deck�� BBQ for this voyage followed by an entertaining ship’s concert. The rest of the evening will see the YC complete end of voyage questionnaires and ���letters to themselves��, which are returned to each YC member six months after voyage completion. Overnight all watches will enjoy their last anchor watch together before completing their voyage in Townsville at 1000 tomorrow.This has been another memorable voyage for YOUNG ENDEAVOUR . Until next voyage, take careYours AyeCaptain Gav
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Currently at anchor in Cleveland Bay and experiencing light SE 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+
