Congratulations to the completion of 2023 #20IMPACT20 Osaka Expedition!
"20IMPACT20" REPRESENTS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE THAT OBHK OFFERED WHILST MAXIMISING IMPACT AND REPRESENTING HONG KONG'S POST-PANDEMIC RECOVERY.
20 resilient individuals got on to the largest training yacht in Hong Kong- the Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong, and began their expedition to discover and develop their potential to care for themselves, others, and the world around them through challenging experiences in unfamiliar settings. They underwent rigorous training and round-the-clock sailing that fostered future skills, social inclusion, and well-being.
The impact didn't end there. Each participant had been selected based on their ability to impact a disadvantaged community in Hong Kong. Together, they brought positive impacts to 20 disadvantaged communities upon their return. Upon their return, they had impacted 893 persons from underprivileged communities with 681 service hours.
Thank you to our title sponsor, The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, who make this expedition possible!
About the Expedition
What's the
Spirit of Outward Bound HK?
Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong sailed to Japan for the first time with an entirely female team. This leg was a tough upwind sail to Japan in decreasing air temperatures, presenting physical and mental challenges, required true resilience and team spirit.
Followed by some time in sharing the expedition’s achievements and conducting essential re-supply and maintenance, It brought another 10 resilient individuals returned to Hong Kong, with a mixed-gender crew from Hong Kong; a homecoming expedition. This leg was not a straight line; between testing currents and the seasonal change of wind direction to the southwest, the team had to pick their route carefully and demonstrate great flexibility to adapt to the constantly changing conditions.
The Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong is an ocean racing yacht, designed to sail in the toughest conditions in the world, that has served Outward Bound Hong Kong for over 18 years. Sailing the Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong is a physical activity. Nothing is lightweight and every maneuver requires a coordinated team, but its weight brings the opportunity for participants to take full control of the yacht and ensures each individual discovers their own strengths during the expedition.
Built: 1991
Length: 20m
Construction: Mild Steel
Sail Area: 441m2
Weight: 42 tons
Average Speed: 7 knots
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News & Daily update of the Expedition
#20IMPACT20 Ambassador
Inez Leong
Actress/ Athlete
Leanne Szeto
Triathlete
Tiffany Cheung
Cancer Fighter
20 Resilient Individuals
Leg 1: From Hong Kong to Osaka
ALL FEMALE CREW
Social Worker
April Yam
Community to serve:
Homeless
Postgraduate student
Majoring in Ecology
Jaimie Dwi
Community to serve:
Youth from single-parent families
Financial Advisor
Jemma Daley
Community to serve:
Financial education for young people & helping the homeless.
Year 4 Nursing Student
Kitty Chan
Community to serve:
Anyone with stress or wellness concern, especially youth
Consulate Assistant
Michelle Tong
Community to serve:
Disadvantaged children
Artist
Ahmad Rida Nisar
Community to serve:
Ethnic minority
PhD student in Marine Science
Rainbow Tsang
Community to serve:
Young people with SEN
Retired Hong Kong
paralympic athlete in Shooting
Sylvia Leung
Community to serve:
Sailability Hong Kong
International Development Specialist
Pui Shan Chung
Community to serve:
Ethnic minority women
Fresh Grad
Zoe Sung
Community to serve:
Young NEET - not in education, employment or training
Leg 2: From Osaka to Hong Kong
Project Management
Alice Lau
Community to serve:
Disadvantaged Group
.
Chapman Tam
Community to serve:
Deaf Community
Marketer
Christy Lam
Community to serve:
Single-parent families
Retired, experienced fire-fighter and Seaman from Hong Kong Sea School
Wing Fung Chu
Community to serve:
Discovery Centre on Lantau Island
Founder of RAA
Diana Li
Community to serve:
Low income family for team sports
CO-founder of
an education centre
Jasmine Ko
Community to serve:
Ethic Minority families and youth with SEN
Outreach team of a local NGO
Jacky Chan
Community to serve:
Disadvantaged children and youth
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Ka-sing
Community to serve:
Disadvantaged youth
Graphic Designer
Maisy Poon
Community to serve:
Disadvantaged kids and youth
Founder of
a local social enterprise
William Tsang
Community to serve:
Everyone in Hong Kong