Learning the Ropes - Overnight

Specially crafted for schools outside Hobart looking to delve into maritime exploration! Imagine boarding our ship midday in Hobart, setting sail to a serene anchorage where students will stay overnight, fully immersed in a hands-on learning experience. As the sun rises, students will continue their journey, culminating in a morning of unforgettable lessons. With ample time for travel, our program ensures students return home by a reasonable hour, enriched with newfound knowledge and unforgettable memories. Join us on this transformative voyage where learning meets adventure!

Duration: Arrive around 12:00 on the 1st day and leave around 12 on the second day (Dependent on the distance the school needs to travel)

For Ages: 14 +

Spaces per Program: 18 students and three staff members

This program will begin around midday, so schools have time to travel to Hobart. After joining schools will have lunch provided before being split into three groups and rotate though a number of activities including a group rowing experience, and familiarisation with the ship. Students will be also be offered a chance to challenge themselves by climbing the mast followed by dinner on board the ship. The ship will go to anchor overnight and students will experience a night on the water.

In the morning students will be provided with breakfast and another challenge requiring team-coordination and co-operation for a successful outcome. This challenge will test their ingenuity (and no I'm not going to tell you what it is, it will ruin the surprise). This will be followed by a return to berth at Hobart and a lunch to take away. The overnight program, while testing your students in what is generally new, and different environment is a lot of fun. They will get to see, do and understand many of the mathematical and scientific disciplines that they-see in the classroom.

Who can benefit from the program?

The SV Windeward Bound's overnight Learning the Ropes is specifically targeted towards students aged 14 years and above. The program can cater for up to eighteen students and three staff members.

Cost of the program

The cost is $7 562.50 including GST. lf this is more than your budget allows, please contact us as we don't want any student to miss out on this amazing program.

Available dates

Contact us to discuss available dates throughout 2024 and 2025

Testimonials from prior participants

"We had an absolutely amazing time! Sarah, Susie and the crew were absolutely magnificent! Thank you for giving our students this opportunity. Are we able to start the process now for next year?

- Rachel, Claremont College 2019

"Standing aloft, with the wind in my face, the sun in my eyes, and the rush of adrenaline in my veins ... was a moment of pure happiness!"

- Josie, Learning the Ropes Day Long participant

"Our students loved it and the pride they returned to school with was fantastic ... the student who didn't get very far in the climbing got to 'steer' the ship and the smile on her face told the story of how proud she was af herself. Thank you for a fantastic experience far our West Coast students who sometimes miss out on opportunities."

- Duncan, School Principal