Young Endeavour Wins Australian Sail Training Trophy

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DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE



Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT

Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545



MSPA 362/09

Friday, 23 October 2009


YOUNG ENDEAVOUR WINS AUSTRALIAN SAIL TRAINING TROPHY


Australia’s national Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour this week won the Australian Sail

Training Association 2009 Billy Can Trophy after winning a Tall Ship Regatta in Fremantle,

Western Australia. 


Young Endeavour raced the Western Australian square rigged ship Leeuwin II over a sixteen

nautical mile course. The ships sailed north along the coast before heading out to sea, then

turning and racing to the finish line outside Fremantle Harbour.


Lieutenant Commander Gavin Dawe, Commanding Officer Young Endeavour said, “It was a

great race, and a great opportunity for the local community to see two tall ships together

under full sail.


“The Regatta was closely contested and both crews joined in the spirit of the event, firing

simulation rounds from their cannons as they passed mid-race. 


“The youth crew aboard Young Endeavour thoroughly enjoyed the experience of being able to

race another tall ship and put into practice the new skills they have learned throughout their

voyage,” said Lieutenant Commander Dawe.


The Sydney-based Young Endeavour is visiting Western Australia for the first time since

2001 as part of a circumnavigation of Australia. The ship arrived at Fremantle on Wednesday

crewed by 24 young Australians from around the country. 


During their eleven day voyage these young Australians have learned the skills to

successfully sail a square-rigged ship, taking command of Young Endeavour and sailing her

along the Western Australian coast. They have participated in sail handling, working aloft and

ship watch keeping, as well as helm and navigation activities, maintaining look-out, and

assisting the chef.


Since 1988 the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme, in partnership with the Royal Australian

Navy, has provided challenging training voyages for over 11,000 young Australians in the tall

ship Young Endeavour. These voyages provide the youth crew with a unique, challenging and

inspirational experience that increases self awareness, develops teamwork and leadership

skills and creates a strong sense of community responsibility. Voyages in Young Endeavour

are open to all Australians aged 16-23. For more information please visit



Imagery of the Tall Ship Regatta are available on the Defence website at:




Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: 02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664






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