A national sail training ship will visit Geelong to give people a chance to explore the vessel and meet with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) crew.
Sail Training Ship (STS) Young Endeavour will host a free open day at Royal Geelong Yacht Club’s wave attenuator wharf from 10am on Sunday, October 5.
RAN acting commanding officer Lieutenant Commander Michael Gough said he looked forward to sharing the ship with as many Geelong locals and visitors as possible.
“The ship is currently undertaking a circumnavigation of Australia, which commenced in Sydney on April 2 and concludes back in Sydney on October 18,” he said.
“The open day is free to attend for all ages, and visitors will be able to tour the ship, meet the RAN crew and hear from Young Endeavour ambassadors about their adventures onboard.
“STS Young Endeavour is a 44-metre-long brigantine (ship type), that is a two-masted and square-rigged sailing ship purpose-built to deliver eleven-day youth development voyages for young Australians.”
Mr Gough said the open day was a chance for young people aged 16 to 23 to explore and consider being part of a youth crew on a Young Endeavour voyage, where they can experience being at sea in a ship with a working Navy crew.
“My wife and I put our three sons through STS Young Endeavour voyages, and it is one of the best experiences of their lives,” he said.
