Learning the Ropes - we come to you

Learning the Ropes is a fun educational half day excursion using our 20' Longboat 'Trim'. We will come to the nearest boat ramp to you. On a typical Learning the Ropes program your students would start 8.30am 0r 9am, everyone will learn to row Trim (our 6m long Boat).

On completion of the rowing, the students will do a short slightly advanced version of three challenges and then the students will pair up into teams where they will be presented with a new 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). The half -day 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 SW Windeward Bound's half day 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 $2000.00 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

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