Please select your home edition
Edition
Zhik 2024 December

Young leader returns from the voyage of a lifetime

by Young Endeavour 10 Oct 2019 11:11 BST
Young leader returns from the voyage of a lifetime © Young Endeavour

At age 16, Saskia Junge from Melbourne took part in an unforgettable adventure which saw her sail from Brisbane to Sydney on board the national sail training ship Young Endeavour.

"My dad always told me about Young Endeavour and then I was on a leadership camp and they mentioned it too, so I just decided to apply!" Saskia said.

The Young Endeavour Youth Scheme provides young Australians with the opportunity to participate in an exciting 11-day sailing voyage along the east and south coasts of Australia.

"My experience on Young Endeavour has been absolutely amazing. I've enjoyed every second of it and it's been so much fun,"

"It's a challenging adventure where as a youth crew of 24, we sail the amazing tall ship from one destination to another. In the meantime, we bond as a team, lift confidence and morality, and just have an awesome time," Saskia said.

Throughout the program, specially trained Royal Australian Navy staff teach participants the skills required to sail a square-rigged tall ship, including how to keep watch, cook in the galley and climb the 30-metre mast to set and furl the sails.

"I really enjoyed being on watch. We got to take the helm, be on lookout and see shooting stars - we even saw dolphins!" Saskia said.

Whilst on board, youth crew are encouraged to pursue personal and team goals and participate in activities that allow them to develop important skills for life.

"I've definitely learnt about teamwork, leadership and what it takes to become a good leader.

"I never really understood the true importance of teamwork, because I guess in something like a netball team, not everyone is as vitally important as they are in a tall ship environment. You feel really valued here," Saskia said.

Since 1988 the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy, has provided challenging and inspirational training voyages to nearly 14,000 young Australians.

"I can't recommend it more. You might be nervous and not know how to sail, but just do it. Sign up, step on board and you won't regret it," Saskia said.

For more information and to enter the ballot for your chance to set sail on an upcoming voyage visit youngendeavour.gov.au.

Related Articles

iQFOiL Worlds a Aarhus day 4
The Final Series begins in Aarhus under the Nordic evening light The first day of the Final Series at the iQFOiL World Championship brought both patience and intensity to Aarhus Bay. With the fleets now split into Gold and Silver, racing was set to resume with high pressure and limited wind. Posted today at 5:19 am
69F Cup at Circolo Vela Torbole preview
Five teams gather for the second event The stage is set in Torbole for the second event of the 2025 69F Cup, an event that is ready to go just few weeks after the opening event of the season, the EUROSAF 69F European Championship, won by FIN1 Racing led by Allan Norregaard. Posted on 9 Jul
Harken D-Zero Nationals overall
These events are about far more than who ends up on the podium Attending your class National Championships is simply a must do. These events are about far more than who ends up on the podium. They are a fantastic opportunity to get up the learning curve and socialise with fellow class sailors. Posted on 9 Jul
British Classic Week day 3
Concours d'Elegance parade and the female and youth (under 25yrs) helm race Day three at British Classic Week in Cowes brought the annual Concours d'Elegance parade and the female and youth (under 25yrs) helm race sponsored by Marineware and Awlgrip. Posted on 9 Jul
Solo Western Series at Porthpean
Impeccable organisation on and off the water by the team of volunteers On Sunday 6th July Porthpean Sailing Club held its first Solo open meeting as part of a doubleheader with Torpoint Mosquito. Both events are part of the Western series sponsored by P&B and Dinghy Shack. Posted on 9 Jul
International Moth Worlds at Lake Garda Day 2
A day of waiting with no racing held The second day of racing at the 2025 Moth World Championship began with high hopes: as early as 10:00 a.m., a promising southerly breeze began to build on Lake Garda, hinting at ideal conditions for a full day on the water. Posted on 9 Jul
Admiral's Cup AC2 Class
Offshore legends, small boats, big test In the 2025 Admiral's Cup, AC2 features smaller boats than their AC1 team mates but the challenge is every bit as tough, if not tougher. This is where elite skill meets raw offshore endurance. Posted on 9 Jul
Ubico ORC B at the Copa del Rey MAPFRE Preview
A total of 35 boats representing 12 nationalities are set to line up in the division A total of 35 boats representing 12 nationalities, all closely matched in length and performance, will line up in Ubico ORC B, the largest and one of the most competitive classes at the 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE. Posted on 9 Jul
Understanding sMRT Alert with Jack Sharland
Man Overboard Devices have come a long way in the last few years Man Overboard Devices have come a long way in the last few years with more features packed into smaller devices, but with all these features it can sometimes be difficult to understand what they all do. Posted on 9 Jul
Phantom Eastern Series at Great Yarmouth
Class dominates at annual Gorleston Beach Regatta Gorleston Sailing Club hosted its annual Beach Regatta over the weekend of June 28th and 29th, welcoming a mix of visiting classes including the Phantom fleet, several Vareos, and a variety of club boats. Posted on 9 Jul