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

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

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

The first Taitung Inter-School Sailing Competition marks an important milestone in the development of sailing in Taiwan, particularly along the east coast. This event reflects years of collaboration between schools, instructors, and local organizations working together to create more opportunities for students to access sailing courses and outdoor activities. A Growing Sailing Ecosystem In recent years, partnerships with schools across Taitung, including high schools, junior

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.