Teens—Join us for an unforgettable summer adventure along the spectacular coastlines of western France and The Channel Islands.
QBE’s European Leadership School—It’s a best-in-class European adventure and “worldschooling” experience for high-school students
“—Just wanted to say a huge thank you again for providing such an amazing, unique and absolutely cool experience! I wasn’t sure what to expect when I stumbled upon this program online but decided it looked perfect for my teenage girl. [She} set off on the three-week sailing expedition, but within a week was begging to stay on for a second expedition.
She loved everything about what wound up being seven weeks at sea ... sailing, sleeping and cooking aboard, exploring the marina towns and festivals, the change-over week and especially new friends and mentors from all over the world. To say she enjoyed it and that it was life changing would be an understatement! I love hearing all the stories that just keep coming! She will definitely be back next year! I’m happy to provide references to any parent considering this program for their teenager.
Thank you again!!””
Join us next summer on the French Atlantic coast for two or three weeks of old-school sailing and dozens of cultural, historical, and ecosystem discoveries on our classic pilot cutters. There’s no better way to learn how to sail. What’s more, nothing beats the adrenaline rushes, amazing experiences, and life-elevating personal satisfaction of a QBE maritime expedition. It’s a singular opportunity that won’t leave you where it found you.
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Summer sailing for teens on fabulous iconic yachts! Check out QBE's adventure sailing expeditions for high-school students along the French and British coastlines.
PARENTS:
QBE (Qualified By Experience) is a top-shelf expeditionary learning initiative supported by a group of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts who taught at or attended the same Swiss international school. Outdoor and cultural expeditions were always mandatory for us, and through the years, skiing, mountaineering, cycling, and sailing were the outdoor activities of choice. So when one of our former expedition masters came across two rare pilot cutters on the market some years back, he immediately started working the phone to raise funds to purchase them. His idea was to make one the school’s most transformative teen experiences available to a new generation of youngsters.
When it comes to boosting self-esteem, challenging outdoor experiences (like small-yacht open-water sailing) can be the secret sauce, especially when participants are given the reins to make many of their own expedition decisions. There’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of cutting through the water with a strong breeze in your sails, unless it’s the pride you feel when pulling into port after a challenging day on the water. (And of course there are the daily revelations that come from discovering our area’s vibrant ports, cultural sites, and distinctive regional cuisine.) Participants go home aware that they’ve taken their lives to a new level.
It’s simply a fact that self-esteem is a powerful catalyst for academic and career success. Parents and educators are constantly amazed at the difference a great adventure can make in a teenager’s life trajectory. And what’s more, youngsters love it. In fact, many of our crew members ask to come back and do it again.
New skills • new perspectives • new Adrenaline rushes • new confidence
No sailing experience necessary | Instruction is in English