After three years of learning together, this year's sailing program with Tamorak Indigenous School ended in the best way possible: a beautiful day sailing on the Pacific Ocean. Tamorak is an alternative Indigenous school in eastern Taiwan that places great importance on outdoor education, cultural identity, and helping students build a deep connection with the environment around them. Rather than learning only inside the classroom, students regularly explore the rivers, mount

Summer arrived a little earlier than usual this year at Taitung Sailing School. While most schools in Taiwan don't begin their summer holidays until July, we were excited to kick off our first summer camp in June, welcoming an international group of young sailors from Taiwan, Singapore, and the United States. Starting the season with students from different countries created a fun, bilingual environment from day one and reminded us that the love of sailing really does speak e

Every year, at the end of June, our team looks forward to one special trip more than any other: it is time to return to Lanyu (Orchid Island). This year marks the sixth consecutive year that our sailing school has traveled to Yayo Elementary School to teach sailing as part of the school's annual Ocean Week, a tradition that has grown into one of the projects we are most proud of. How It All Began Lanyu is one of Taiwan's most remote inhabited islands. Located almost 100 nauti

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

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

If you’ve ever thought, “I want to learn sailing,” you’re not alone! Many people are curious about how to get started with sailing in Taiwan, but have a few common questions. Here are some quick answers to help you take the first step. Can I Learn Sailing If I Can’t Swim? Yes. You can still join sailing lessons even if you cannot swim. All students wear life jackets at all times, and classes take place on stable boats. While knowing how to swim can give you extra confidence,

This winter, our sailing school in Taitung kick started the 2026 sailing season with winter camps . Over the course of January and February 2026, we hosted 3 weeks of kids camps and 2 weeks of family camps and 1 week of race clinic for our advanced sailors of the Taitung sailling team , welcoming participants from across Taiwan to experience the magic of sailing in Taiwan . A Unique Camp Experience: Sailing + Adventure sports Each day was a balanced combination of learning