BLAKE Inspire for Sailors 2022

In 2022, BLAKE Inspire for Sailors brought together 20 young environmental leaders with a passion for sailor from all over New Zealand for a week of adventure-based, experiential learning and leadership development in, on and around the water in Auckland.

Students spent the week learning about topical environmental issues facing our country through participation and experience. The spent several days on Steinlager 2 in the Hauraki Gulf, explored Tiritiri Matangi, spent time at the Emirates Team New Zealand base and participated in a Yachting New Zealand Clean Club workshop at Wakatere Boating Club.

Assisted by environmental and sailing leaders, scientists and experts in the field, students developed their own individual action plans to implement in their sailing clubs and communities.

“BLAKE Inspire for Sailors has definitely given me a clear understanding of my capabilities and inspiration for places where leadership is needed in my community. Through the programme we’ve been brought to the forefront of environmental technology which has sparked a lot of interest and excitement for further advances and pathways we might follow”

– BLAKE Inspire for Sailors delegate.