School activities

At Taitung Sailing School, one of our founding ideas has always been simple: every child in Taitung should have the opportunity to experience the ocean. Regardless of where they come from, which school they attend, or their family's financial circumstances, we believe the sea should be accessible to everyone. This July, that vision took us across the Kuroshio Current once again: this time with a group of teenagers from the Taitung Family Support Centre (台東家扶中心). A Year of Lea

Over the past year, a remarkable project has been taking shape on Taiwan's east coast. A group of Indigenous builders, sailors, and cultural practitioners came together with an ambitious goal: to build a large ocean-going sailing canoe inspired by traditional Pacific voyaging vessels. Drawing inspiration from designs shared by Guam-based sailor Ronald McFall, while incorporating knowledge from Tao (Yami) and Amis maritime traditions, the team set out to create something both

This spring, we were delighted to welcome students from Lycée International Français de Taipei back to Taitung for the second consecutive year. The return of this energetic group of young adventurers has quickly become one of the highlights of our annual calendar. Once again, students traveled from Taipei to Taiwan's east coast to participate in a week of experiential learning, outdoor exploration, and cultural discovery. This year's program was designed around a central them

Taiwan's geography offers an incredible diversity of landscapes, yet many students spend most of their time within a relatively small part of the island. Last month, we had the pleasure of welcoming students from Shimen Elementary School (屏東縣牡丹鄉石門國民小學) for a one-day sailing experience in Taitung. Located deep in the mountains of Mudan Township in southern Pingtung, these students are surrounded by forests, rivers, and beautiful mountain landscapes in their daily lives. This v

During April and May, it was a pleasure to work with students from the Department of Austronesian Studies at National Taitung University as part of a unique sailing program that combined practical sailing skills with the study of Austronesian migration and maritime culture. The course brought together 10 master's and PhD students who are researching the origins, movements, and cultural connections of Austronesian peoples across the Pacific Ocean. While much of this research i

Looking for meaningful family activities in Taiwan? Our family sailing experience in Taitung offers a unique way for parents and children to learn sailing together while enjoying the outdoors. What Is the Family Sailing Experience? This program is designed for families who want to experience sailing in Taiwan together. Parents and children participate in the same program but are taught in separate groups: kids learn through games and intuitive activities, while adults focus m

Traveling to a new location gave our sailors the chance to adapt to different wind conditions, water movement, and race environments. These experiences are essential for young athletes progressing through sailing courses and developing real-world confidence on the water.

This year marks the 5th year of collaboration between our sailing school and Taitung Senior Girls High School , building a meaningful program that introduces young students to sailing in Taiwan through structured learning and real on-the-water experience. Through this long-term partnership, we will continue to create opportunities for students to learn sailing, develop confidence, and enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities in Taitung. A Three-Phase Sailing Journey Our progr

This March, we were delighted to welcome students from Ren-mei Waldorf Experimental School for a unique learning journey in Taitung, combining sailing in Taiwan with a variety of ocean-based outdoor activities.