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Situation at 1800:After a pleasant night sailing we arrived off Portland this morning and anchored in the bay. A navigation lecture was given by Mhanda and eagerly absorbed by the YC. Then it was ashore straight after lunch – but most shops were closed – we forgot it was Saturday afternoon. We played some sport and generally had a good time. Back on board a great meal was promised and we were not disappointed. This evening we held an hilarious set of three way talks in the cafe – it was too cold and windy on deck. Spirits are now back on track and there are some worried ones who think their sea sickness will return. A slim chance unless there’s a swell. We will sail tomorrow morning and cross over the border and track up the SA coast with a nice swell running and plenty of wind. Youth Crew entry by: Michelle Horch 23 from Cairns.Hi guys, just a little note from the YE ��� this is insane, do I have to come home? On the first day we all met up and started getting to know each other and went through a few things. But when we set sail on the next day everyone started to get sick and I got stuck with kitchen duty, Oh my God at one stage I felt a little seedy and then all of a sudden I just couldn’t get up to the top deck fast enough and when I was about a metre away from the side of the ship I did the biggest projectile spew of all time, the audience reckoned it was a 9 out of 10 and that I should’ve of gotten a Grammy for it…! We’ve been learning about everything on the ship from the sails to navigating. The climbing we have to do is insane, its not as scary as you think, I was talking to one of the guys on the middle deck and one of the girls that was climbing spewed on him and just missed me, man it was funny. Hey you got to try having a shower when your sailing, talk about a mission and a half. Write again soon. Ciao for now-Shell.Stay tuned,Andrew R. Davis
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At anchor Portland, Victoria. Temp - cold, wind southerly at 20 knots.
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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+
