WestQuest Sailing Voyage
Sailing aboard the STV One and All is a dynamic personal development program during which lifelong skills are learnt through challenge and adventure. It is an intensive work and social experience, where trainees are presented the challenge of acquiring skills to operate a Tall Ship, safely, at sea. Meeting the challenge conveys a sense of achievement and self-worth.
Dates:
Monday 17 - Friday 21 March.
Departure:
Please meet just before 7am behind the Westminster School Chapel.
Return - Friday 21 March:
Parents are invited to meet at Port Adelaide to collect students. Transport back to Westminster will be available. Pick up from Westminster if required approx. 5pm.
3.00pm: STV One and All arrives Dock 2, Honey Street, Port Adelaide.
3.30pm: Voyage ceremony, then parents/ guardians will be invited to come on board to view the ship.
16.30: Event completed.
Cost:
No additional cost.
Program Objectives
The program's objectives are to develop:
- Self-esteem through confidence and a healthier respect for oneself. Sensitivity to others as well as the physical environment.
- Team skills through an awareness of the inter-dependent nature of a community, and
- Maturity and a positive attitude through self-discipline, setting and achieving goals.
The key element is one cannot walk away from a challenge at sea. Meeting the challenge is a highly motivating experience.
Each voyage requires the cooperation of all on board, with trainees becoming part of the crew, joining one of the three watches tasked with keeping the ship operational 24 hours a day.
Voyage Inclusions
- Voyage sailing 5 Days from Port Adelaide
- All meals and accommodation on board
- STV One and All Voyage handbook
- Sail handling, navigation & ship husbandry training
- Team activities & challenges
- Use of heavy wet weather clothing protection and safety harnesses
- Event shirt & Achievement Award certificate
- Award presentation on deck of ship at end of voyage
Consent
In addition to Consent2Go being completed, the One & All require their own medical information sheet to be filled out, you can access that using the following link:
One and All Medical & Waiver
Packing List
Whilst onboard you will be given a single locker to store all your personal belongings. Please bring your belongings in a soft bag as there are no facilities to store suitcases or excess gear.
- Head wear: Woollen beanie and a sunhat
- Footwear: 2 x pairs non-black rubber soled shoes
- Socks: one pair each day + two extra pairs
- Jumpers: 2 x warm jumpers
- Long Pants: 2 x pants
- Shirts: 2 x short sleeve & 2 x long sleeve
- Shorts: 2 x pairs
- Thermals: 1 x set
- Swim: bathers + rash guard
- Underwear: sufficient for full voyage
- Toiletries: soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, deodorant, towel
- Personal medication
- Sunscreen 50+
- Sleeping bag
- Camera
- Cards, kindle or book
- Head torch & spare batteries
- Notebook & pen
- Musical instruments are encouraged, small storage available