Join us next summer for amazing small-yacht sailing cruises along the scenic coastlines of France and the Channel Islands, adventure expeditions designed especially for teenagers.
“There is nothing—absolutely nothing—half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” [especially boats like ours!]
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QBE (Qualified By Experience)* uses uncommon, head-turning traditional sailboats to take high school and gap year students to under-the-radar ports and anchorages along the scenic coastlines of western France and the Channel Islands.
Nothing beats the camaraderie, daily adrenaline rushes, and personal satisfaction of small-yacht sailing in our special corner of Europe. And nothing beats the thrill! So why not feel the wind in your hair next summer? Grab your deck shoes and join us in Saint-Malo for a unique outdoor experience that beats most other European adventure options hands down.
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Sail small, live large! Check out QBE's adventure sailing cruises along the French and British coastlines on amazing small yachts.
*ABOUT US: QBE (Qualified By Experience) is an internationally known experiential-learning initiative supported by a group of adventure sport enthusiasts who all attended the same Swiss boarding school. Outdoor and cultural expeditions were mandatory for students, and through the years, skiing, mountaineering, cycling, and sailing were the preferred outdoor options.
So when one of the school’s former expedition masters came across two rare pilot cutters on the market a number of years ago, he hatched a plan to make one of the school’s most transformative teen experiences available to young adults from a broad range of backgrounds.
When it comes to boosting self-esteem, challenging outdoor adventures (like small-yacht open-water sailing) can be fairy dust, especially when participants are given the reins to make many of their own expedition decisions. That’s why so many top schools have adopted, and now swear by, expeditionary learning activities.
As for QBE sailing, there’s nothing quite like the exhilaration of cutting through the water on a traditional boat, unless it’s the pride crew members feel when pulling into port after a busy day on the water. And unlike, say, a wilderness trek, there are also the daily revelations that come from discovering our sailing area’s vibrant ports, cultural sites, and regional cuisine.
Participants go home feeling they’ve taken their lives to a new level… because they have.
It’s simply a fact that self-esteem is a powerful catalyst for academic and career success. You’ll be amazed at the difference a great adventure can make in a young adult’s life trajectory.
And what’s more, teens love it; many of our crew members ask to come back and do it again. Several of our students last season have signed up to join us again this summer. One has even asked if he can be a QBE ambassador—and has referred a friend!
Expeditions are in June (two weeks), July (three weeks), and August (three weeks).
You may never have even considered sending your teen on a summer sailing expedition, much less one along the French coast. But no matter where you live, you should. It’s not only a mind-expanding adventure, but a small-team sport where nobody sits on the bench; every crew member plays an important role.
Contact us. Or drop in to see us. Let’s talk. We’d love the opportunity to discuss our unique expeditions and explain what makes QBE’s European Leadership School (ELS) special. References on request.
Expeditions for schools and adults by special arrangement. Click or tap here to inquire.
(Hurry, only 14 places per expedition. No previous sailing experience necessary.)
