Clearwater Bay Outward Bound Hong Kong
#20IMPACT20 Sailing Expedition
FUTURE-PROOF 20 RESILIENT YOUTH TO
IMPACT 20 UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH COMMUNITIES
WHAT IS #20IMAPCT20?
This year marks the third annual #20IMPACT20 event, hosted by Outward Bound Hong Kong in collaboration with our impact partner, The Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club. This is Outward Bound's largest sea challenge, designed to create a meaningful impact.
Last year, 20 resilient individuals participated in a sailing expedition that equipped them with valuable insights, enabling them to positively impact 20 communities.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
20 resilient youth will set sail on the largest training yacht in Hong Kong— The Spirit of Outward Bound Hong Kong—to begin their offshore sailing expedition to or from Okinawa. They will be equipped with skills in resilience, confidence, compassion, teamwork, and a sense of environmental responsibility for the future.
Upon their return, they will collaborate in teams to apply the lessons learned and make a positive impact on 20 underprivileged youth communities. This initiative aims to develop their future skills, promote social inclusion, and cultivate a strong sense of well-being.
Thank you to our impact partner, The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, who makes this expedition possible!
With their generous support, the sailing expedition will be fully funded for all 20 Resilient Youths. They only need to PAY FOR THEIR FLIGHT TICKET to or from Okinawa.
Ambassadors
#20IMPACT20 Project Details
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Age Range: 18-35 years old
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Open to youth from all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds
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Basic English proficiency
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Commitment to creating an effective community and a stronger Hong Kong
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Commitment to active involvement throughout the program, inclusive of expedition and IMPACT PROJECTS
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Fee: The sailing expedition will be fully funded for all 20 Resilient Youths. They only need to pay for their flight ticket to or from Okinawa.
Remarks:
20 Resilient Youths are required to pay a refundable deposit of HKD3,000; the deposit will be fully refunded upon:
- at least 90% attendance of key dates
- actively take part and finish the Impact Projects
#20IMPACT20 Learning Journey
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Selection
After multiple selections, 20 Resilient Youths will be chosen to participate in a journey that impacts the community.
Oct-Dec 2025
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Sailing Expedition
Each leg of 10 Resilient Youths will undergo 7 days of training, followed by a 20 days offshore expedition to or from Okinawa.
Feb 2026
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Reflection
The Resilient Youths will carefully reflect on and distill the key learnings gained from the sailing expedition.
Mar-Apr 2026
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Community Impact
Each leg will work as a team to bring positive impact to a total of 20 Underprivileged Youth Communities.
Apr-Jul 2026
Selection Process
48 shortlisted candidates to the NEXT stage
Round 1 individual community project proposal submission
- after the community project training -
Round 2 revised individual community project proposal submission
(for selection purposes only)
Physical selection
24 shortlisted candidates to the FINAL stage
Group community project presentation + Self-Assessment by Team Members
20 Resilient Youths
ABOUT THE SPIRIT OF OBHK
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 OBHK for over 18 years. Sailing 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
Information Day
Information Day is your best chance to meet the Outward Bound team in person and get all your questions answered.
Our Project Team, Skipper and Alumni will be there to introduce #20IMPACT20 and provide an inside look at the impact projects and sailing expedition.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to learn more and connect with us, and your future crewmates!
Date: 2025 August 08 (Fri)
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue: Room 202, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
ABOUT COMMUNITY IMPACTS
20 Resilient Youths will IMPACT 20 Underprivileged Youth Communities discover their potential, foster future skills, and enhance well-being and social inclusion.
Duration: 2026 Jan - Jun
How to IMPACT?
Storytelling Sessions: Share experiences and learnings from the sailing expedition to inspire youth to step out of their comfort zones
Interactive Workshops: Conduct workshops to teach both hard and soft skills, acquiring #FutureSkills. For example, use creative, land-based activities to simulate the sailing experience and focus on soft skills
Resilient Youth will come up with many more creative and impactful means to contribute!
How to conduct the Impact Projects?
Each leg will work as a team, each team will impact 10 communities. From identifying the communities, analyzing their needs, arranging the project content to executing, the Resilient Youth will each utilize their strength to contribute to the team.
