Original article by Peta Binns
“Day 01 – V09/25, Thursday Island to Darwin - Young Endeavour.” 26 May 2025.
To view the full article please click here https://youngendeavour.gov.au/day-01-v09-25-thursday-island-to-darwin
We’re back for another Voyage of self discovery and adventure sailing from Thursday Island to Darwin for Voyage 09/25. This one promises to be very special with the ship starting Day One at anchor in the Torres Strait in-between Thursday Island and Horn Island. We have a vibrant mix of Youth Crew with a number of Navy Cadets from all over the country, including from the islands of the Torres Strait, along with a mix of Young Australians from a variety of places throughout the Australian mainland. The fact that this voyage commences at the same time as National Reconciliation Week is significant and we are going to make the most of it.
You wouldn’t think it should be that tricky to get 35 odd people into one boat for transport out to our beautiful sailing ship – but you would be wrong! We attempted to embark 15 Youth Crew and 18 guests from the two islands at 1500K and then 1530K but a series of complicating factors delayed us until about 1630K. Kate, our resident Australian Navy Cadet chaperone, rustled up a number of guests (youth from the local Colleges) who were all eager to see the ship and experience the thrill of our first day onboard. Many of these youngsters are a few years away from being eligible for a Youth Crew voyage but that’s OK because they have been onboard, they’ve fallen in love with the ship, and I am confident they will be back. Some as soon as next year!