Young Endeavour

Future Voyages

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Aged 16 - 23 and looking for a new challenge?
Join tall ship Young Endeavour for an unforgettable adventure!
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The Young Endeavour Census

Measuring 32 years of youth development

After 32 years of undertaking youth development voyages for the benefit of young Australians, the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme is gauging the long-term outcomes delivered by the program to those young Australians specifically and to Australian society as a whole more generally.

Complete the Census here

Captain’s Log

Hands to tacking stations - two, six, heave!

The Captain's Log is a daily account of all the action and adventures of sailing a tall ship. It's all here, warts an' all, so if you want to learn more about what you're about to let yourself in for, read on...

Port bow aspect of STS Young Endeavour under fore-and-aft sails

Young Endeavour Tips Videos

How to prepare for your voyage and what to expect on board

Where is she now?

See the ship's current location

Crew Profiles

Meet the awesome crew!

The Ship

The Young Endeavour

Glorious photos of the ship's exterior.

Life On Board

Get a taste for life on the ship

Set sail for the voyage of a lifetime aboard the national Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour!!

Watch the Voyage of a Lifetime

SEE OUR LATEST VIDEO OF THE VOYAGE

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Voyages

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Crew

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Days Sailed

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Nautical Miles

Join us for this once in a lifetime opportunity to explore the world under sail.

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Have you ever dreamed of escaping your office cubicle to set sail over the horizon? Emma did...
http://ow.ly/6ROQ50zGK3E @themorningbulletin
#youngendeavour #tallship #sailbassstrait #escapethegrind #flashbackfriday

Today is international #DayoftheSeafarer. In 2020 we pay tribute to all seafarers and in particular those who continue to work through this pandemic, maintaining flows of vital goods such as food, medicines and medical supplies.
While #YoungEndeavour remains alongside and most of our crew have been able to return home, many seafarers have been away for months. We thank them for their ongoing contribution to the global response. #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers

#YoungEndeavour. Leadership, teamwork, friendships, skills... and the adventure of a lifetime on board a square-rigged ship.
#adventure #challenge #tallships #youthdevelopment

#YoungEndeavour shore visits take our youth crew to some of the most spectacular parts of Australia! You never know what's just over the horizon... Where have you sailed to on board #YoungEndeavour?

#tallships #challenge #adventure #seeaustralia #voyageofalifetime

"25 years ago, I completed an adventure of a lifetime, sailing in to Mackay on STS Young Endeavour following a 10 day voyage from Brisbane. It was a trip that changed my life forever, not only because it is where I met my soul mate, but also because of the challenges (physical and emotional), the self-reflection and the shared adventures with my fellow youth crew." -Youth Crew Kimberley Martinsen, 1995
#YoungEndeavour #tallships #challenge #adventure #lifechanging #voyageofalifetime #flashbackfriday

It's a long way to the top… but the view is spectacular!! What's your best moment aloft the mast in #YoungEndeavour? #tallships #climbthemast #viewfromthetop #happyplace

"Sailing for the first time, with people you have never met, in a technology-free environment, for a week and a half seems like a fairly daunting task. But by the end of that 11-days you have a new family, a new understanding of yourself and a new outlook on life. Participating in the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme has to be one of the most rewarding experiences. From the breathtaking natural wonders you will see, to the new life-long friends you will make, not a minute of that 11 days is wasted. I would do it all again in a heartbeat. - Emily Crowley, #YoungEndeavour Alumna

"Within a few days we became the best of friends, and after another few days we were able to sail #YoungEndeavour on our own. The 11 day voyage included five star meals from the best chef in the navy, and many experiences with wildlife including dolphins and whales, sharks and sunfish.
#YoungEndeavour also brought the best family anyone could ask for into our lives. The people make the voyage, and the voyage made us who we are." - Lachie Cooper, V14/19
www.youngendeavour.gov.au

Life is all about perspective. Thanks to our Engineer Reggie for this amazing photo of #YoungEndeavour during maintenance! #tallship #setsail #adventure #perspective #viewfromthetop

The #YoungEndeavour crew are busy maintaining the ship on #TraditionalSailingDay, so here are some of our favourite shots of them on board. 😃 Traditional sailing vessels and #tallships have a rich history and heritage - we love welcoming new youth crew aboard and sharing our adventures at sea! ⚓

We've had many a musician on board #YoungEndeavour. Guitarists, a flautist, a #ukelelist or two... Was there a musician on board during your voyage? #lifeatsea #musicdoesntstop

Furling the Main Sail is not something every youth crew member gets to do aboard #YoungEndeavour. Have you climbed the 30m main mast? #challenge #adventure #tallshipsailing

We might not have youth crew on board, but our staff crew are still working hard above deck and below. #YoungEndeavour #teamwork #shipshape #gettingreadytosail #AusNavy

It's National Volunteers Week! A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing Ambassadors for volunteering your time, energy and enthusiasm to support the Young Endeavour Program. It's wonderful to hear your stories and to see you out in the community sharing your experiences in #YoungEndeavour, ensuring we can continue to offer this unique development program to a new generation of Australian youth. #volunteers #youth #expandyourhorizons #NVW2020

#YoungEndeavour in the Mediterranean Sea during the 2015 World Voyage. This crew of World Voyagers sailed the ship from Turkey to the United Kingdom, visiting Greece, Malta, France, Spain and Portugal during their seven week voyage. #tallshipsailing #ausnavy #FlashbackFriday

It takes a team to sail #YoungEndeavour! These hard working youth crew sailed the brigantine up the New South Wales coast from Eden to Sydney at the end of 2019. #teamwork #challenge #lifeatsea

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