Weipa behind, Groote ahead

We’re getting a good blow at the moment which is giving us great sailing but a few sickies at the same time. They’ll get better by tomorrow. It’s Tuesday and we’ve just had one of the biggest days of the Voyage. We left the comfort of Weipa Harbour and headed out to sea after lunch so that the YC could do some sail handling and deck safety. The YC seem like a great bunch and are getting on together really well. Tonight we’ll tack for the first time at night and settle into our first night at sea which will include steering, climbing and keeping lookout.The sea is pretty bumpy out here but we are making great speed and we should arrive off Groote Eylandt by ThursdayStay tunedAndrew Davis

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12Â° 55' South / 141Â° 30'

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Current situation at 1800: At sea in the Gulf of Carpentaria, heading south west towards Groote Eylandt. Temp 26C, wind Sou'west at 25-30 knots.

AUTHOR: Commanding Officer STS Young Endeavour

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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!

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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.

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