Following a delicious Asian themed dinner by our Masterchefs; Lacey, Yumi, and Crystal, we were officially sailing away! Through the night, weather conditions picked up and sea traffic required us to tack, twice, at different points alongside, keeping regular night watches. Despite the long night,...
2, 6 Hey There, On today's episode of Young Endeavour V06A/24, we introduce you to (drum roll please) Command Day!!! That's right everybody, the youths on board have taken control of the ship. As of 1300 today, we have had full control of the ship and where...
As our propinquity to Newcastle grows closer, we find ourselves plagued with a bittersweet longing for the close comfort of home but also excitement for the much anticipated Young Endeavour Command Day. We started the day at 00:00 (literally), as we continued anchor watches from...
Ahoy there, Overnight, the youth crew undertook the "bearex" activity, practicing our leadership and followership skills. A challenge was set by our Watch Leaders and we worked together as a team to accomplish our mission. We had no assistance, making it a great opportunity to put...
Arrrrrrrrrrrr, Ahoy there! I like the cut of your jib, fine lines fore and aft. This update is brought to you by youth crew members Annabelle and Tamzin. Overnight was calm with a gentle breeze, a relief for those dreading seasickness when heading back out to the...
Arrrrrrrrrrrr, Ahoy there! I like the cut of your jib. This daily update is brought to you by none other than Melanie and Jack. Started up the day anchored, after a restful night's sleep. Sea sickness mostly abated, delightful full english breakfast filling our stomachs, we looked...
This daily update is brought to you by Youth Crew members, Danny, Lumi and Om. Overnight was quite windy and rough, and as is often the case, many members unfortunately were sea sick, or what we colloquially refer to as, "feeding the fish". Unsurprisingly, very capable...
Ahoy dear readers, The ship remained alongside Sub Base Platypus overnight with the crew waking at 0630 for an energising early morning activity on deck, before devouring breakfast. Morning brief took place at 0800 after the Naval Colours ceremony, where we hoisted our daily suit of...
Ahoy there shipmates, landlubbers and armchair sailors, it was great to meet the Youth Crew of Voyage 06A/24 today alongside Sub Base Platypus, in North Sydney - Cammeraygal Country. Comprising 23 Aussie youth, from NSW, VIC, ACT, QLD and NT, they embarked at 1500 with...
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