Using sailing to nurture and develop underprivileged Hong Kong Children
Sail-To-Change is a community outreach programme founded in 2019 by RHKYC members. The goal of the programme is to use sailing as a platform for character building and personal development for the underprivileged youths in Hong Kong to better prepare them for future life while learning how to treat our ocean with more care.
A bespoke Sail Training programme is designed to teach them the sport and club mentors will provide guidance and opportunities for them to get involved in wider sailing and racing activities.
Ultimately, the aim is to develop lifelong soft skills and combined with sailing skills and deep understanding in sustainability it will create positive impact in the lives of the underprivileged youths. Respect for nature, confidence in their skills and knowledge in the marine industry can better equipped them in the future.
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Contact us at sailtochange@rhkyc.org.hk
Objective
Use sailing as a platform for character building and nurturing personal development for underprivileged youths to better prepare them for future life while learning how to treat our ocean with more care
Vision
Create a positive impact in the lives of underprivilege youths through sailing and sustainability.
Mission
Build lifelong skills and be the protectors of the ocean.
Value
Perseverance - When faced with challenges;
Passion - And desire to succeed;
Respect - Others and Mother Nature;
Integrity - In whatever we do
Sail To Change - Using Sailing to Nurture and Develop Underprivileged Hong Kong Children
| Aim | Programme |
Develop responsibilities and team work
Develop self-management skills
Develop personal characteristics
Teaching of sustainability
Change of environment and comfort zone | After school programme
Personalised sailing courses
Mentor support system
Larger involvement in the Club
Club race management |
For Sail-To-Change Programme introduction - Click here
Sail-To-Change Working Group
Sheila Chan - Chairman
Josephine Cheng
Fiona Gregor
Tiffany Koo
Gordon Liu
Steve McGill
Paul Oen
Tam Nguyen-Minh
Herman Wong
Joyce Wong
Luke Van Der Kamp
WE CAN'T DO THIS WITHOUT YOU! PLEASE DONATE NOW - CLICK HERE
Contact us at sailtochange@rhkyc.org.hk
