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2023 Impact Report Highlights Success of Education through Sailing for Bermuda’s Youth

3 Dec 2024

Endeavour, a Bermuda-registered charity, has released its 2023 Impact Report, showcasing the success of its experiential education and youth development programmes that engage diverse youth across Bermuda in hands-on learning through sailing that builds self-confidence and life skills. 

Endeavour’s programmes empower Bermuda’s youth to learn by doing as they explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math or STEAM education through sailing, discover Bermuda’s maritime history, inspire an appreciation for marine conservation and encourage maritime career exploration. 

Since its founding in 2015, Endeavour has impacted 7,021 youth including 830 young people who benefited from Endeavour’s programmes between September 2022 and August 2023.

Endeavour is dedicated to delivering consistent results through evaluation and continuous improvement, and has engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Limited to assist management in its assessment of the social impact of its programmes.

The 2023 impact report highlights that Endeavour’s work not only fosters academic growth but also nurtures essential life skills, with a focus on inclusivity and equal opportunity for youth from all backgrounds and abilities. The report is available in its entirety here.

Key findings from the 2023 report include:

• 830 students from 20 schools gained access to over 2,240 hours of experiential education.
• 100% of teacher respondents believe students were more interested in learning about STEAM subjects as a result of participating in the Endeavour STEAM Education through Sailing Programme.
• 100% of students reported improved problem-solving skills after participating in the Assistant Instructor Programme.
• 100% of young Bermudians reported enhanced teamwork skills after completing the Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme.

Endeavour’s programmes include:

1. STEAM Education through Sailing Programme: Engages every student aged 11-12 in a five-day STEAM education through sailing experience focused on hands-on learning to explore sailing geometry, buoyancy, wind power, and environmental conservation.
2. Graduate Programme: Offers continued skills development for students aged 12-14, with a focus on sailing fundamentals, water safety and bringing together youth from different schools.
3. Assistant Instructor Programme: Provides leadership training for students ages 15-16 years old, allowing them to assist in teaching younger sailors.
4. Maritime Career Springboard Programme: Prepares youth aged 16+ for careers in the maritime industry, offering hands-on training, internationally-recognised certifications, and career connections.
5. BF&M No Limits Sailing Programme with Endeavour: Engages students with autism and/or developmental challenges in hands-on STEAM education through sailing as a form of recreational therapy.

Patrina Cumbermack, Science Teacher at Sandys Secondary Middle School said: “Students had to do a lot of team-based activities. Students that didn’t have a relationship in class or didn’t really socialise within the classroom had to work within teams in Endeavour. That has been transferred to the classroom. They became more comfortable with each other and got to know one another on a different level. 

Going to Endeavour differs from being in a standard classroom. Students are able to learn freely and more comfortably in an environment that isn’t so standardised. Students learn things that apply to real life. They can see how what they have learned applies to their everyday life. Students have fun learning and because of that they are engaged.”

Shanae Mallory, mother of Endeavour Graduate Shannon Smith shared: “I am very happy with how my son has increased his skills in the Endeavour Graduate Programme. He has enjoyed it more as he gets more involved. Endeavour gives children other avenues to explore a sport they might not have done otherwise. Endeavour’s programmes allow kids to get a different perspective on what is available out there for them.”

J’Kai Berkeley, 2023 Springboard Graduate, shared, “Every day I was able to improve my sailing, boat handling, and navigation skills. Being able to work on chart plotting, boat safety, and navigation prepared me for the course at the Chapman School of Seamanship. If you enjoy being on the ocean and you want to be involved in the maritime industry, the Endeavour Maritime Springboard Programme is the perfect start for your career.”

Endeavour’s school programmes are offered free of charge to students thanks to the generous support from donors such as lead founding partner Orbis Investments, along with support from Arch Capital Group Ltd., PwC Bermuda, BF&M Ltd., L&F Indemnity Limited, Centennial Bermuda Foundation, Oakley Capital Investments, Everen Group, Chubb Charitable Foundation – Bermuda, Butterfield, Butterfield & Vallis, PartnerRe and the XL Foundation.

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