 Although operated and maintained by the Royal Australian Navy, "Young Endeavour" delivers up to twenty youth development sail training voyages to young Australians aged 16 – 23 each year.Navy personnel staff the ship and the Young Endeavour Youth Scheme coordinate the voyage program.During each voyage the ship embarks up to 24 young Australians who learn the skills required to sail a square-rigged tall ship; including how to navigate, keep watch, cook in the galley, take the helm and climb the 30 metre mast to work aloft, setting and furling sails.