Trade ho-hum for extraordinary. Come find your swagger on a European outdoor adventure course for teens—on classic yachts!
Looking for something truly out of the ordinary to do next summer? Something your friends probably aren’t even aware exists?
Join us in France on a QBE European Leadership School outdoor adventure course for high-school students. You’ll set sail on our signature pilot cutters and navigate to off-the-beaten-path ports and anchorages along the magical coastlines of western France and the Channel Islands. You’ll discover postcard destinations, a surprisingly vibrant coastal ecosystem, a bit of history, and a lot about the sport of old-school sailing. No ticks, no mosquitoes, and ridiculous fun.
Why not feel some wind in your hair next summer? Find your deck shoes and apply today!
*PARENTS: QBE (Qualified By Experience) is a top-shelf outdoor leadership initiative supported by a group of like-minded adventure enthusiasts who taught at or attended the same Swiss international school. Outdoor and cultural expeditions were always mandatory for students, and through the years, skiing, mountaineering, cycling, and sailing were the options of choice. So when one of our expedition masters came across two rare pilot cutters on the market a number of years ago, he immediately started working the phone to raise funds to purchase them. His idea was to make the school’s proven transformative experiences available to a larger cohort of young adults.
When it comes to boosting self-esteem, challenging outdoor adventures (like small-yacht blue-water sailing) can be the secret sauce, especially when participants are given the reins to make many of their own expedition decisions. That’s why so many top schools have adopted and now swear by expeditionary learning activities.
As for QBE sailing, 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 unlike, say, a wilderness trek, there are also the daily revelations that come from discovering our sailing area’s vibrant ports, cultural sites, and regional cuisine. Participants go home feeling 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 expeditioners come back and do it again.
new skills • new perspectives • new adrenaline rushes • NEW confidence
No sailing experience necessary | Direct access by train from Charles de Gaulle airport | Safety record: Impeccable