come alive on a Small-group sailing adventure for homeschooled teens, led by one of Europe’s most experienced yachting & life-skills coaches
You won’t find a better European enrichment and personal-development program at any elite school.
“As a parent l can say that my daughter’s three weeks with QBE in August 2023 has been the single most remarkable experience of her life… To say that it was a sailing trip does not do justice to her ‘growing up’ experiences.””
QBE Outdoor Education* offers one-of-a-kind European sailing expeditions for homeschooled teens on charismatic traditional yachts. Crew members explore the rich cultural patrimony and vibrant ecosystems found along the coastlines of Brittany (France) and the Channel Islands. It’s not only a highly effective way to foster self-esteem and broaden horizons, it’s a treasure trove of college essay ideas!
Maximum capacity 14 people on two boats—7 per boat. Numerous on-shore excursions and activities available.
European trips for homeschoolers
Born to live. Born to thrive!
My heart's beating inside my chest
My lungs breathe in the oxygen
But I know I'm more than this
What's the point if we just survive?
Let's come alive!
Wake up! what are we waiting for?
We know that we were made for more
We're not living just 'cause we were born
There's no doubt about it
We were born to live!
©Emi Blackwood Music, Inc., Swizole Music, C'amore Music,
Lil Jizzel Music Publishing, Prince Of Crunk Publishing, Inc.
The presence of this video on our website in no way constitutes an endorsement of QBE by About A Mile. It is meant only to underscore the benefits of a spiritual life and epic adventure as they relate to personal development.
ABOUT US: QBE (Qualified By Experience) is a top-shelf experiential-learning initiative supported by a group of adventure sport enthusiasts who all attended the same Swiss international school. Outdoor and cultural expeditions were mandatory, and through the years, skiing, mountaineering, cycling, and sailing were the preferred outdoor options.
So when one of the school’s former expedition masters came across two rare pilot cutters on the market a number of years ago, he hatched the idea of making one of the school’s most transformative teen experiences available to young adults from a broad range of backgrounds.
When it comes to boosting self-esteem, challenging outdoor adventures (like small-yacht blue-water sailing) can be fairy dust, 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 on a traditional boat, unless it’s the pride when pulling into port after a busy 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… because they have.
It’s simply a fact that self-esteem is a powerful catalyst for academic and career success. You’ll be amazed at the difference a great adventure can make in a young adult’s life trajectory.
And what’s more, teens love it; many of our crew members ask to come back and do it again.
Expeditions are in June (two weeks), July (three weeks), and August (three weeks).
You may never have even considered sending your teen on a summer sailing expedition, much less one along the French coast. But no matter where you live, you should. It’s not only a mind-expanding adventure, but a small-team sport where nobody sits on the bench; every crew member plays an important role.
Contact us. Or drop in to see us. Let’s talk. We’d love the opportunity to discuss our unique expeditions and explain what makes QBE’s European Leadership School (ELS) special. References on request.
New skills • new perspectives • new Adrenaline rushes • new confidence
No sailing experience necessary | Instruction is in English