- Want to know more about our voyages?
- When do I apply to get on board?
- Can I apply more than once?
- What happens on board during a voyage?
- I'd like a youth crew to visit my school to talk about Young Endeavour - is this possible?
- Can I have a look on board the ship?
- I am over 23 years but would love to sail on a tall ship. What can I do?
- You're going on a voyage
- What time does the Young Endeavour depart and arrive?
- What do I pack?
- Where does the ship leave from?
- After your voyage
- How do I keep in contact with the Young Endeavour?
- I'd like tell others about the Young Endeavour. Can I help?
Want to know more about our voyages?
Q. When do I apply to get on board?
A We open two ballots each year - from August through to the end of September, and from January through to the end of March.
Please apply on line or call 1800 020 444 for an application form
Q. Can I apply more than once?
A Absolutely. If you do not get offered a voyage the first time you apply, please apply again at the next ballot. In fact you can apply as many times as you wish as long as you are still aged 16 - 23 when you go on a voyage (ie you can sail up to the day before your 24th birthday).
Q. What happens on board during a voyage?
A Every voyage is different, but we do offer some regular activities and things to learn on board over the course of each eleven day voyage. These include:
DAY 1
Meet The Crew
Ship's Tour
Basic Knots
Climb Aloft
Day 2
Watch on Deck Duties
Line Handling and Deck Safety
Safety Equipment
Sail Setting and Furling
Tacking and Wearing
Day 3-7
More Sailing
Lectures on Navigation, Tacking Drills, Sail Theory
Visits Ashore
Deck Games (Weather Permitting)
Team Building and Leadership Exercises
Day 8
Setting and Furling Drills
Elections for Command Day
Day 9
Command Day - Youth Crew take command of the ship for 24 hours
Day 10
Half Day Sail
Harbour Furls
Sod's Opera - live performance by the crew
Day 11
Proceed to Berth
Presentations
There is also often a chance to go swimming, play sports, check out National Parks, spot whales and dolphins and of course, enjoy the wonderful food cooked by our on board chef!
Q. I'd like a youth crew to visit my school to talk about Young Endeavour - is this possible?
A Yes. We have over 100 Ambassadors who just love talking about their time in Young Endeavour. Call our office on 1800 020 444 to arrange for someone to visit your school or community group.
Q. Can I have a look on board the ship?
A We try to have an Open Day in each of our regular ports at least once a year. You can step aboard, meet youth crew and staff and learn all about what we do. All Open Days will be advertised on the website.
Q. I am over 23 years but would love to sail on a tall ship. What can I do?
A Check out our "links" page to find other tall ships for which you may be eligible to apply.
You're going on a voyage
Q. What time does the Young Endeavour depart and arrive?
A DEPARTURE: All eleven day voyages depart at 4pm. You will need to arrive at the ship between 3:00 - 3.30pm.
ARRIVAL: All eleven day voyages finish at 11am, however you can invite your friends and family to welcome you and see the ship at 10:00am. There will be a short ceremony at the end of your voyage after the ship comes alongside.
A Once you have completed and returned all your forms the Scheme will send you a backpack and Youth Crew shirt, as well as a list of all the things you need to bring with you for your voyage. These include:
Sleeping Bag and Pillow Case
Sleeping Attire
Underwear and Socks (includign a pair of thick woollen socks for cold nights!)
Tracksuit/Travel Pants (jeans are not recommended as they are difficult to dry)
Shorts (on voyages north of Brisbane, swap a pair of pants for extra shorts)
Shirts/T-shirts (long sleeve shirts and collars are recommended for sun protection
Warm Jumper, fleece, wool
Swimming Costume/board shorts
Toiletries (include sunscreen SPF15+, lip balm, soap, comb, toothbrush and paste, shaving gear, sanitary protection, etc)
Towels (for swimming and showering)
Gym or Deck Shoes (test your shoes on a smooth wet surface for grip. No thongs!)
Hat, Sunglasses (with straps to prevent losing them - check out the Souviner Locker)
Beanie
Thermal top
Water Bottle
Wet Weather Gear(Jacket and Pants) are provided on board
Mobile Phones can be brought but not used on board as they detract from the experience. They can be used whilst ashore during port visits. Urgent calls can be made via the ship’s communication facilities (Commanding Officer’s approval necessary)
Glasses / Contact Lenses (if you wear contacts, bring a pair of glasses as well)
Radios/Walkman/MP3 players etc are not allowed, however you are welcome to bring a few tapes or CDs for the ship's stereo
Musical Instruments - Space is limited for cases and bulky instruments so please discuss in advance. There is a guitar already onboard.
Washing facilities - You will be able to hand wash clothing and hang out on the upper deck to dry as required
Your locker size will be approximately 22cm x 40cm x 67cm, and you will need to fit everything inside.
Q. Where does the ship leave from?
A Often the ship is only notified of its allocated berth (parking space!) a few days before the voyage departs or arrives.
The Young Endeavour office crew will contact you by phone as soon as we know the details.
Usually the ship will berth at the main marina in town, and when it Sydney it always berths at Fleet Base East, at Garden Island (next to Harry's Cafe De Wheels).
After your voyage
Q. How do I keep in contact with the Young Endeavour?
A The best way to know what's going on is to subscribe to our twice yearly, free enews, visit this website often and check out the Youth Crew section of the website.
Need a password? Email us with your voyage details and a password will be sent.
Q. I'd like tell others about the Young Endeavour. Can I help?
A Of course! We have over 100 Ambassadors who regularly talk at schools, unis, Rotary clubs etc about our program. We set you up with a speaker's kit, book you in for presentations and school visits etc and give you heaps of brochures and posters. Email us if you have been on a voyage and are interested in helping out.