Students tell their stories in their own words – their motivation for starting to sail, the skills they develop along the way, the ambition this sparks and the futures they build.
“Sailing has improved my communication skills. I am better at listening to people and have learned to be more patient to work effectively in a team.” Elayra started…
“Throughout my time in school I didn’t really think of sailing as a possible career. I just competed. I didn’t even know there was a pathway, not just…
“Sailing gives me something to look forward to and encourages me to stay engaged and involved. I have always been a responsible student but sailing gives me extra…
“I quickly immersed myself in sailing and took on leadership roles. I became captain and helmsman on 45ft ‘Scaramouche’, leading the team through her restoration, helping raise funds…
“Before I did sailing, I was shy and just a normal student. After I started sailing things have been anything other than ordinary. During my time at Greig…
“When I started secondary school, I wasn’t the best behaved, I was a bit naughty. Sailing has made me mature really quickly. If I wasn’t doing sailing I…
“I was going nowhere with school. But when I started sailing, I saw the point of learning. Since then, I’ve achieved more than most people I know.” Jaydon…
