APPLY NOW FOR 07 VOYAGES

Applications are now open for voyages for the first half of 2007 departing from Sydney, Newcastle, Wellington (NZ), Auckland (NZ), Southport (Qld), Mackay, Hamilton Island and Townsville. Apply at www.youngendeavour.gov.au or by phoning 1800 020 444 until 1 October 2006.

SAIL AGAIN IN YOUNG ENDEAVOUR

Already sailed in Young Endeavour and want to go again? We have a limited number of returnee berths for voyages in 2007 including V01/07 Sydney – Newcastle and V03/07 Sydney – Wellington, New Zealand, in February and March 07 with selection via a separate ballot. You must be aged 18 years or over – apply by emailing yeys@ozemail.com.au with the subject title: Returnee voyage.

YOUTH CREW LOGIN

Over 9 000 Australians have been on board a Young Endeavour voyage since she first set sail in Australia in 1988 - that's a lot of young, (and maybe now not so young…) people who have shared the often life changing experience of a voyage in our magnificent ship. The former youth crew section of our website is an easy way for you to keep in touch, to find out what's happening, to let us know what you are up to and to stay connected to the Scheme.

YOUTH CREW AMBASSADORS

The Young Endeavour Ambassador Program aims to provide former youth crew an opportunity to remain part of the Young Endeavour family by helping generate interest in the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme throughout their local community. Ambassadors are available in most parts of Australia to come and speak to your group about their experiences on board the ship. To organise an Ambassador presentation please contact us on 1800 020 444 or email amy.osborne@defence.gov.au

YOUNG ENDEAVOUR DVD

We have just cut a 20-minute DVD about the Young Endeavour experience filmed on v7/06 from Sydney - Sydney and all youth crew will receive a copy of this at the end of their voyage. You can also download your own copy at www.youngendeavour.gov.au in the next couple of weeks.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - OPEN DAYS

We are calling for former youth crew to assist us at a number of upcoming Young Endeavour Open Days in the southern states. Dates and locations are to be confirmed, but if you can help out in Sydney (2 September), Burnie (23 Sept) or Hobart (8 October) please contact Amy Osborne on 1800 020 444 or email amy.osborne@defence.gov.au.

TRADITION CONTINUES IN THE FAMILY

Recently sent to us is this great pic of the three Carmichael siblings of Canberra who have all sailed on the Young Endeavour. Stan (left) Ellie and Lewis may set some sort of record….

HELP OTHERS SAIL

Your donation helps us help others. Donations to the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme Public Trust allow us to offer financial assistance to more young people who would otherwise not be able to afford a voyage in the Young Endeavour. All donations over $2-00 are tax deductable. Click here to make a difference today.

Welcome again to another edition of Young Endeavour’s enews Salt-e. We are excited to offer a brilliant program of voyages, in the first half of 2007. We had such a blast in NZ this year, that we’re setting sail again to the land of the long white cloud and we’re hoping you can join us.

Also in this issue check out a great offer on a new release book about Tall Ships, featuring stunning pictures of Young Endeavour. Don’t forget we also have a great range of Young Endeavour souvenirs available from our Souvenir Locker. Just order from our website.

Special thanks to many of our Young Endeavour Ambassadors who have helped at our recent Open Days in Brisbane and Mackay. We really appreciate you sharing the Young Endeavour experience with such enthusiasm. Thanks also to the many youth crew who have sent in their photographs and stories to us. We always like to hear from you.

Hope you enjoy this issue. Keep smiling,

From the Young Endeavour crew

STAFF PROFILES

This edition, we’re pleased to bring you interviews with two of our valued staff members who help make the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme run smoothly – both on board the ship and on land in our office in Sydney. Petty Officer Brodie Wootten is our Shore Administrator, and coming to the end of his time at Young Endeavour whilst Murray Henstock is the go-to man, responsible for ensuring our youth crew make it onboard.

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TALL SHIPS BOOK RELEASE

Freelance photographer John L. Coombes has combined his passion for sailing with his photographic career in his hardcover book “Tall Ships: The Sixteen Square Riggers of Australia and New Zealand” due for release in August 20006. You can purchase a beautiful early release copy for $39.95 (plus $8.00 postage and handling) by phoning our office 1800 020 444 or emailing an order to clare.martin@defence.gov.au.

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TALL SHIP OVERSEAS EXCHANGE

Andrew Tam was part of a Young Endeavour voyage in 2004 and also experienced tall ship sailing in Europe as part of the Australia-Britain Society's 2006 exchange program. The program is a special way of forging ties between young Australians and Britons. Here is his story.

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OLD SALTS

Every issue we invite former youth crew to share their experiences of the Young Endeavour - this edition we hear from Fiona "Fly" Roughly who sailed Sydney to Auckland in 2006 If you would like your story to be published in Salt-e, please let us know.

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OUTWARD BOUND – YOUR NEXT BIG ADVENTURE?

Since you finished your Young Endeavour Voyage, have you ever wondered what your next challenge may be?

Outward Bound is like YE, only on land! Our journeys share the same amazing threads – adventurous journeys in new territory, bringing together amazing young people who are given the opportunity to test themselves, inspire each other and come back with a new outlook on life and the world.

YE graduates have found Outward Bound to be a great next step in creating an inspiring life of adventure. This was the choice of Erin Foley who came to Outward Bound recently to complete an internship in Outdoor Recreation. Here she shares her story:

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