Hello

[Stephen Beard]

I've already posted but may as well say hello here. I'm Stephen from Liverpool. I'm 23 and hoping to get a career at sea as a deck officer.

I have previously sailed as crew on the "Stavros S Niarchos", a brig - for 2 weeks through the north sea (and I got to the top!).

This is the Stavros:

[Keith at Tregenna]

Thanks Stephen, was invited to view the "Stavros S Niarchos", busy at the time and could not make it, thanks for the pic and welcome on board here. K.

[Stephen Beard]

Thanks Stephen, was invited to view the "Stavros S Niarchos", busy at the time and could not make it, thanks for the pic and welcome on board here. K.

Thanks, I have quite a few photos from the voyage and a few videos too which I will upload some time soon (probably tomorrow) for you to look at.

[Keith at Tregenna]

CHEERS, Interested K.

[cappy]

Thanks, I have quite a few photos from the voyage and a few videos too which I will upload some time soon (probably tomorrow) for you to look at.

stephen you havebeen given the best advice from people who know they have offered this to ypu the thing to do now is to get on and find a way to follow your dream.......with respect you have talked the talk .....now its time to walk the walk......best wishes to you in your quest .....regards cappy

[Keith at Tregenna]

CERTAIN: He has his head on his shoulders and will follow the call. respect K.

K.

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stephen--...best wishes to you in your quest .....regards cappy

In my own work environment of late have dealt with youngsters: Only mentioning as the usual questions involve: What do you want to be in the future ? A five year old stated today, a Merchant Seaman. Stunned I had no answer, just, may all you want come true

K.

[Ron B Manderson]

Grab a berth there mate.
Enjoy
Ron the batcave

[Keith at Tregenna]

ONE PAST REPORT:

IT was an undeniably impressive sight as the magnificent Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos sailed into Enterprise Quay, at The Waterfront, Barry. Several hundred people had gathered at the quayside to see the arrival of the Tall Ship at the start of this weekend's Waterfront Festival.

Hundreds more people were expected at The Waterfront today to take advantage of the open day aboard the Stavros S Niarchos. And tomorrow some people will be able to sail on her in the Bristol Channel.

Watching the ship's arrival from the quayside, 85-year-old former merchant seaman

William John could not conceal his admiration. ``It is very impressive,'' he said. ``As a seafarer I am interested in it and it hasn't disappointed.'' Michael Etheridge, who was visiting Barry from the Forest of Dean, said: ``It is lovely to look at. I have seen them in Bristol and this is as beautiful as those I have seen there.'' Sporting the Welsh flag, the vessel sailed gracefully into Enterprise Quay, its crew singing sailing songs.

The Stavros S Niarchos will not be the only attraction at The Waterfront Festival this weekend.

As said a past report, will update on anything newer. K

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Mordern, Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat: There is a future, you could be part of all. K

[Keith at Tregenna]

I can only hope that soon you will report back, go for it, will PM you with some contacts, present day, that may help. K.

[Stephen Beard]

I can only hope that soon you will report back, go for it, will PM you with some contacts, present day, that may help. K.

Please do. I have applied to a few different sponsors - turns out I am eligible to become an officer via some schemes but I just scrape the UCAS point requirement (120) so I may not be competitive enough on paper.