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The Dangers of Golf!
24 new youth crew, all from Townsville, joined the ship at midday today. After lunch I introduced the staff to them and formally welcomed them onboard. At 1400, we let go our lines and proceeded to sea from the Mackay Marina. It was a glorious afternoon and as the ship motor sailed to the NE, the YC went about the business of learning the lines and getting to know one another.At 1630, the ship transited the very pretty Egremont Passage between Keswick and St Bees Islands. The ship anchored some 40 mins later. Dinner was next on the agenda and very shortly the YC will all get their first chance to climb the foremast. We will remain at anchor overnight and get underway by mid morning tomorrow when we will start heading north towards the Whitsunday Passage. This following has nothing to do with this voyage, however I have a funny story to tell after our weekend in Mackay. Ducky, one of the watchleaders, was having a round of golf with the other staff crew when he had a nature call. Having found the facilities, and whilst minding his own business, something jumped up from below and attached itself to him. Needless to say it gave our Ducky a bit of a fright! Now on his feet, Ducky searched for the culprit to find quite a large green frog in the toilet bowl.That’s it for this evening and if I have any more good Duck tales, I’ll pass them on.Andrew
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At anchor Keswick Is, Wind SE 10kts, Temp 19, Clear evening
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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+
