In 2015 the national Sail Training Ship Young Endeavour will set sail for an extraordinary voyage around the world.
With crews of 24 youth and 12 Navy staff, the ship will sail the Roaring Forties, across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Mediterranean Sea and the English Channel, and into the North Sea, returning via the Cape of Good Hope and the Indian Ocean.
Over 200 youth from across Australia will have the opportunity to join one of nine crews as Young Endeavour circumnavigates the world for the first time in over 20 years.
The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) has launched a national ballot for berths available in Young Endeavour during the World Voyage.
The World Voyage ballot is open 1-30 September 2014 at www.youngendeavour.gov.au.
Voyages are between 18 and 60 days duration, and applications are open to eligible youth aged 18-30. Apply now!