Clearwater Bay Outward Bound Hong Kong
#20IMPACT20 Sailing Expedition
FUTURE-PROOF 20 RESILIENT YOUTH TO
IMPACT 20 UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH COMMUNITIES
WHAT IS #20IMAPCT20?
This is the second year that Outward Bound Hong Kong, together with our Title Sponsor - Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, is organising #20IMPACT20 - Outward Bound's biggest sea challenge for maximum impact.
Last year, 20 resilient individuals were future-proofed through a sailing expedition to Japan and applied their learnings to impact 20 underprivileged communities, delivering over 600 hours of service to over 800 beneficiaries.
This year we are taking the challenge to new heights by sailing to and from Okinawa, Japan, which is known as the ancient "Bridge of the Nations".
HOW DOES IT WORK?
20 resilient youth will board the largest training yacht in Hong Kong - the Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong - to begin their offshore sailing expedition to/from Okinawa. They will be future-proofed for the future with resilience, confidence, compassion, teamwork and environmental responsibility.
Upon their return, they will work as teams to apply the lessons learned and positively impact a total of 20 Underprivileged Youth Communities, developing their future skills, promoting social inclusion and cultivating a deep sense of well-being.
Thank you to our title sponsor, The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, who makes this expedition possible!
With their generous support, the sailing expedition will be fully funded for all selected participants.
#20IMPACT20 Learning Journey
1
Sailing Expedition
Each leg of 10 Resilient Youth will undergo 7 days of training, followed by a 20 days offshore expedition from/to Okinawa.
Training:
Leg 1: 2024 Sep 27-29, Oct 17-20
Leg 2: 2024 Oct 11-14, Nov 26-28
Expedition:
Leg 1: 2024 Oct 28 - Nov 18
Leg 2: 2024 Nov 29 - Dec 20
2
Reflection
The Resilient Youth will carefully reflect on and distill the key learnings gained from the sailing expedition.
3
Community Impact
Each leg will work as a team to bring positive impact to a total of 20 Underprivileged Youth Communities.
Duration:
2024 Jan - Jun
ABOUT THE EXPEDITION
We are heading to/ from Okinawa, China's Sailing Hub!
It will be a 20 days challenging and intense sailing journey for both legs, experiencing heavy traffic through the fishing fleet in cold weather down to 2°C with wind chill.
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ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF OBHK
The Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong is an ocean racing yacht, designed to sail in the toughest conditions in the world, that has served OBHK for over 18 years. Sailing is a physical activity. Nothing is lightweight and every maneuver requires a coordinated team, but its weight brings the opportunity for participants to take full control of the yacht and ensures each individual discovers their own strengths during the expedition.
Built: 1991
Length: 20m
Construction: Mild Steel
Sail Area: 441m2
Weight: 42 tons
Average Speed: 7 knots
ABOUT COMMUNITY IMPACTS
20 Resilient Youth will IMPACT 20 Underprivileged Youth Communities discover their potential, foster future skills, and enhance well-being and social inclusion.
Duration: 2025 Jan - Jun
How to IMPACT?
Storytelling Sessions: Share experiences and learnings from the sailing expedition to inspire youth to step out of their comfort zones
Interactive Workshops: Conduct workshops to teach both hard and soft skills, acquiring #FutureSkills. For example, use creative, land-based activities to simulate the sailing experience and focus on soft skills
Resilient Youth will come up with many more creative and impactful means to contribute!
How to conduct the Impact Projects?
Each leg will work as a team, each team will impact 10 communities. From identifying the communities, analyzing their needs, arranging the project content to executing, the Resilient Youth will each utilize their strength to contribute to the team.
