Young Endeavour 2015
| Voyage of a lifetime |
In 2015 the national Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour will set sail for an extraordinary voyage around the world!
With crews of 24 youth and 12 Navy staff, the ship will sail the Roaring Forties, across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel, and into the North Sea, returning via the Cape of Good Hope and the Indian Ocean.
Over 200 youth, including Young Endeavour Alumni, will have the opportunity to join one of nine crews as Young Endeavour circumnavigates the world for the first time in over 20 years. read more ......
With crews of 24 youth and 12 Navy staff, the ship will sail the Roaring Forties, across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel, and into the North Sea, returning via the Cape of Good Hope and the Indian Ocean.Over 200 youth, including Young Endeavour Alumni, will have the opportunity to join one of nine crews as Young Endeavour circumnavigates the world for the first time in over 20 years. read more ......
The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC launched a national ballot for berths available in Young Endeavour for the World Voyage.
Sir Peter Cosgrove, who is the Patron of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, met Young Endeavour Alumni and Royal Australian Navy staff crew at the announcement of the 12-month world voyage in Sydney.
"I think this scheme is a wonderful reflection of our national identity and values - having a go, giving it your all, being courageous in what you are attempting, making friends, being proud of what you are achieving, and enjoying and bettering yourself along the way," the Governor-General said.
"Today, I encourage Australians aged 18-30 to apply for this exciting adventure. This is a tremendous opportunity to invest your time into an unforgettable journey; a journey not only around the world, but also of self-discovery. I know our young people will be up to this challenge, because I am continually amazed at the capability, capacity, enthusiasm and above all, the get-up-and-go of young Australians."
The World Voyage will include ports of call in the United Kingdom, where Young Endeavour was built as the Bicentenary gift to the Government and people of Australia, as well as several of the ports first visited during the ship's maiden voyage in 1987.
The ship will also represent Australia in the Sail Training International Tall Ships Races - promoting international friendship and furthering education and development for young people of all nationalities.
The World Voyage ballot is open 1-30 September 2014 at www.youngendeavour.gov.au. Applications are open to eligible youth who will turn 18 prior to the departure of their selected voyage/s in 2015.
We invite Rotary District 9685 to share this once in a lifetime opportunity, and to encourage young Australians in your community to join a circumnavigation of the world aboard STS Young Endeavour. Apply now!
Sir Peter Cosgrove, who is the Patron of the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, met Young Endeavour Alumni and Royal Australian Navy staff crew at the announcement of the 12-month world voyage in Sydney.
"I think this scheme is a wonderful reflection of our national identity and values - having a go, giving it your all, being courageous in what you are attempting, making friends, being proud of what you are achieving, and enjoying and bettering yourself along the way," the Governor-General said.
"Today, I encourage Australians aged 18-30 to apply for this exciting adventure. This is a tremendous opportunity to invest your time into an unforgettable journey; a journey not only around the world, but also of self-discovery. I know our young people will be up to this challenge, because I am continually amazed at the capability, capacity, enthusiasm and above all, the get-up-and-go of young Australians."
The World Voyage will include ports of call in the United Kingdom, where Young Endeavour was built as the Bicentenary gift to the Government and people of Australia, as well as several of the ports first visited during the ship's maiden voyage in 1987.The ship will also represent Australia in the Sail Training International Tall Ships Races - promoting international friendship and furthering education and development for young people of all nationalities.
The World Voyage ballot is open 1-30 September 2014 at www.youngendeavour.gov.au. Applications are open to eligible youth who will turn 18 prior to the departure of their selected voyage/s in 2015.
We invite Rotary District 9685 to share this once in a lifetime opportunity, and to encourage young Australians in your community to join a circumnavigation of the world aboard STS Young Endeavour. Apply now!