What an end to an amazing voyage. 24 Young Australians joined us 11 days ago as strangers to the ship, the crew, each other and to the sea. Today they leave with their heads held high having accomplished things they never thought they could, in...
Wow, day 10. Community day is finally here. Our morning started bright and early at 6.45 for a quick game of ubuntu at midships to get everyone up and ready for the big day ahead. This was our time to really solidify what we’ve learnt over...
I am writing this Captains Log once again as our Youth Crew have given their all during Command Day and are exhausted! The Youthies rallied behind their elected leadership team and worked through priority tasks and side quests to the best of their ability whilst...
After 8 days of broken sleep, crew bonding, and life changing experiences, the Youthies were finally prepared to take charge of the Young Endeavour. With “walking on sunshine” filling the wet and drizzling morning, Captain Locke received the tricorn of triumph, and the telescope of knowledge...
It is the seventh day of our life changing journey from Sydney to Brisbane. We have sailed all the way to Mooloolaba, however that is not the most exciting part. This morning, we completed the Captain’s Challenge, showcasing just how much we have learnt in our...
Will and Anika provide an entertaining report on today's activities as we sail into Queensland waters. Today, Youthies continued to combat the scorching gaze of the sun and developed their learning and expertise in seamanship theory. From revitalising their knowledge on knots, to tacking stations (moving...
Tonight’s Captains Log is coming to you from Lill and Hayden currently on the First Watch: The day began with blue skies, soft winds, and the sounds of waking youth crew after a night of slightly less disruptions. Up on deck, the Engineer Dan stepped in...
Tonight's report of the days activities is coming to you from our first anchor watch peeps; Whitby, Chelsea and Noah. 0700 Wakey Wakey to the sounds of “The Circle of Life” from the Lion King soundtrack, as we lay aloft the foremast watching the sunrise over...
Ahoy readers of this fine journal. Tonight we have some insightful words from Annabel, our brave Youth Crew member who volunteered to share her reflection on the day's activities in her own words: The day started in segments. I finished up “guts watch” and traipsed down...
A beautiful start to the morning with the ship at anchor in Athol Bay, Sydney. No lion roars unfortunately but a beautiful, calm if a bit brisk start to the day with wakey wakey at 0630 and an early morning walk around the deck to...
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