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Youth Crew Command Days Captains Log
Hi Everyone,One of the many tasks over the next 24hrs is for the Youth Crew to write the Captains Log so please find attached the first entry from Youth Crew Captain Anthony. Until tomorrow, take care. Yours Aye Captain Gav Command Day 22 May 2012 Command day, day 7. 25 youth crew from all parts of Australia challenged with taking command of the tall ship, Young Endeavour. The staff onboard created a challenge list for the youth crew to achieve in the 24 hours of command day. The staff handed the ship over to the youth crew at 1400, handed me the exclusive telescope, the same telescope that was handed to the youth of Australia in 1988. The vibe and excitement among the youth crew was incredible as we began to take over the ship. The youth crew’s command team was elected as followed. Sail master: Benjamin (Banjo) Donald Navigator: Chris Rodgers Watch Officers: Sam Smith Joecyln Gausia Fred Bates Watch Leaders: Dylan Grey Jasmin Lewis Bayden Skelley Chefs: Courtney Page Stephanie Taylor Josh roberts Michael Collison The crew were set and ready to achieve greatness. Challenges such as sending a beach assault team to claim a piece of beach on Horseshoe bay for the youth of Australia and creating a hammock on the ship that would hold the entire youth crew were quickly knocked over. The ship was readied and we set sail at 2000 for our waypoints. Each way point gave us clues to help us finish the sailing task. After a slow start, promising progress was made through hard work and determination as the youth crew worked together to sail on course for the waypoints. Signing off, Captain Anthony
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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+
