Experience the ocean, navigation, judgement, and team work learning with your kids. Taipei Sailing Club, summer camp

“When youngsters start making connections between sailing and their real lives in gaining independence, building confidence, then these traits develop, start to transfer more naturally and instinctively, and become embedded in a person’s character. There has a significant role to play in shaping young people’s life chances.” explains Professor Bill Lucas, who has worked with the RYA in developing their OnBoard programme.

Sailing is a great alternative to the digital world children live in today. When children have to rig their boats and make sure they have everything they need to be on the water, it teaches them organizational skills and responsibility. Helping peers to get ready and launching the boats into the water together teaches care and team spirit. Having to look after and take care of their boat teaches them discipline and self-responsibility. Fighting the ever-changing sea and wind teaches them love for nature.