The HB Ocean Adventure Schools Programme 2008-2009 is a Galway Stopover Volvo Ocean Race Legacy Initiative.
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The purpose of this exciting initiative is to build an educational programme around the Volvo Ocean Race Galway Stopover 2009 and Green Dragon Team support which will both introduce young people to the sport of sailing and through a structured learning programme, introduce them to the following areas of learning associated with the sport of sailing.
- Introduce students to the areas of learning associated with the ‘marine world’ including the sport of sailing, climate, technology, geography, history and the marine environment.
- Get students involved and interested in organisations such as the Irish Sailing Association, Irish Water Safety, Local Sailing Clubs, Ocean Youth Trust Ireland, the Marine Institute, the Irish Navy, Local Harbour Companies.
- Help students understand and appreciate the development of marine tourism activities in Ireland.
- Introduce students to the range of options available for careers in the marine industry.
The primary delivery mechanism for the programme will be through an interactive website, which will be supplemented by supporting material and culminates in an action packed visit to the Galway Stopover and an opportunity to try sailing. Participants will have the opportunity to follow the race by subscribing to a variety of podcasts and newsfeeds, follow the crew, receive news updates, become a virtual spectator of 'life on board' and weather systems.
The schools programme is aimed at teachers, parents and students in primary and secondary schools throughout Ireland. Sailing club junior members and youth clubs throughout the country are also encouraged to sign up and get involved in this exciting ocean adventure educational programme.