What are the aims of the schools programme?
Who is the programme targeted at?
How will the schools programme be delivered?
Stage 1: Get Involved
Stage 2: Ocean Adventure Begins
Stage 3: School Tours - Galway Stopover
Stage 4: Try Sailing
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The Volvo Ocean Race started in 1973 and was known as the Whitbread Round the World Race until 2001.
What are the aims of the schools programme?
The Ocean Adventure Schools Programme 2008-2009 is a Galway Stopover Volvo Ocean Race Legacy Initiative.
The purpose of this exciting educational programme is to;
- introduce young people to the sport of sailing.
- introduce them to the areas of learning associated with the ‘marine world’ including the sport of sailing, climate, technology, geography, history and the marine environment.
- get them involved and interested in organisations such as the ISA (Irish Sailing Association), Irish Water Safety, Local Sailing Clubs, Ocean Youth Trust Ireland, the Marine Institute, the Irish Navy, Local Harbour Companies.
- help them understand and appreciate the development of marine tourism activities in Ireland.
- introduce them to the range of options available for careers in the marine industry.