Life after OB

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!

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.

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...

Cameron shares gratitude for his Mind Body Soul course.

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

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!

Karen Tills took on an Outward Bound Masters course for her 50th birthday. Now she’s turning 60 and is heading to the high and remote Himalayan valleys.

Learning to deal with the unexpected is a skill. Read about how Chelsea learnt to live in the moment.

Mike Moka tells us about the challenges he faced at OB and how he overcame them.