8R’s list of qualities necessary for the crew of the Endurance.

- Physically robust: easy to run from predators, carrying heavy equipment

- Good artist: to draw and record the places they have been

- Expert sailor: to help sail the boat

- Medical knowledge: in case anyone got sick

- Tough: it’s a long, difficult journey with many possible unexpected hazards, harsh climate

- Loyal: to stick with the crew

- Keeping a cool head: to deal with crisis situations

- Experience in the region: to guide the others

- Meteorologist: to help with weather predictions

- Good cook: to cook!

- Optimistic: to look on the bright side, keep morale high

- Navigator: to help naviagate

- Penguin catcher: supply of food if provisions got low

- Jack of all trades: to help in all areas

- Single minded: to get things done quickly

- Respected: to keep order

- Carpenter: to fix the ship

- Confident and popular: to be a leader

- Engineering skills: to help on the boat

- Co-operative: to work as a team

- Sense of humour: to get along and cheer everyone up

- Brave: to save the others if need be, take risks

Vote on the 3 most crucial qualities!