I\’m Back

G\\\’day shipmates, its CMDR Gunna Rourke here back at the helm of the Young Endeavour filling in for the real Captain, Gav Dawe, who is taking a well deserved break. This afternoon 27 youth crew joined the ship at Brisbane and after some quick introductions we set sail and motored down the Brisbane River. We actually didn\\\’t go that far and we berthed about 40 minutes later at Balimba having done the poorest example of berthing the ship that I can recall. I must be out of practice. Each of the watches conducted ship tours, we had a brilliant meal prepared by Adrian and then I chatted to the YC about what to expect and my expectations of them. Taffy the sailing master I\\\’m sure then chewed their ears off and then the real adventure began with the first climb. As I type most have been up and over the top gallant yard and although there were a few shakey knees most were going great guns. Besides, if we don\\\’t all make it tonight there is always tomorrow. With me on this voyage is Taffy – Sailing Master, Joel -Nav, Damian – Watch Officer, Jordo – Watch Officer, Penny – Blue Watch Leader, Tug – Red Watch Leader, Ian – White Watch Leader, Carly Asst White Watch Leader, Adrian – Chefo and Josh – Engineer. Thats all from me and we are expecting a very full on day tomorrow.CMDR Gunna Rourke\\\’Carpe Diem\\\’
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Conditions:
A spash of rain with light and variable winds. Temp 18.
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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+