Life after OB Stories - Outward Bound
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Life after OB Stories

Life after OB Stories

A once in a lifetime experience - a lifetime ago

A once in a lifetime experience - a lifetime ago

OB Alumni Rose O'Connor gives us a wonderful personal account of witnessing her son's experience at Outward Bound - over 30 years on from her own experience. Read more

From sailing cutters to super yachts

From sailing cutters to super yachts

We caught up with Kris Ward who completed a Classic course in Feb 2015. He loved sailing around the Marlborough Sounds so much that he’s now logged over 30,000 nautical miles working as a deckhand on a privately owned super yacht! Read more

Tales of Outward Bound, from 1964 to today

Tales of Outward Bound, from 1964 to today

After becoming inspired by ex-instructor Doug Hutchinson's tales of his time as an instructor in 1964, Serpil decided to dig a little deeper into the history of Outward Bound and how the school operates today. The result is a dynamic and engaging radio documentary giving from varying perspectives on OB, from the early 60's to today. Read more

Change your future with Outward Bound

Change your future with Outward Bound

We spoke to almost 150 to hear what long-term impact they believed their course has had. Safe to say we were bowled over by the results... Read more

Mind Body Soul and gratitude

Mind Body Soul and gratitude

Cameron shares gratitude for his Mind Body Soul course. Read more

Sarah Walker - BMX Silver Medal winner and Outward Bound alumna

Sarah Walker - BMX Silver Medal winner and Outward Bound alumna

Sarah Walker discusses her passion for BMX and how her experience at Outward Bound aided her in her Olympic dreams. Read more

From Anakiwa to the Atlantic

From Anakiwa to the Atlantic

Kris Ward, Batten 602, was awarded a scholarship for a Classic course in 2015. Two and a half years on, he's smashed the goals he set on his course and is currently sailing across the Atlantic living his dream! Read more