Tortuga Donation Campaign

$50 of $320,000 goal

Pledged by 1 generous supporter in around 4 months

We’re asking you for your support, to help fund our next Tortuga, and continue to keep our students safe on the water for many years to come

Nationwide

For the past 50 years the Outward Bound Cutters have been sailing the waters of the Queen Charlotte Sound. They have been instrumental in helping over 50,000 New Zealanders unlock their true potential. To keep our students safe on the water, Outward Bound instructors shadow the Cutters in a launch.

The launch travels with the students as they sail across the Sounds, and is a key part of their learning experience. It is also used for transportation, including dropping students off on solo.

Outward Bound has three support vessels – two Tortugas and the Matakana. The Matakana, originally a life-boat from the Wahine ferry, was converted into a support launch for the school in the 1970’s. After more than 40 years of service, the Matakana is now ready for retirement.

So we’re asking you for your support, to help fund our next Tortuga, and continue to keep our students safe on the water for many years to come.

Outward Bound's involvement (page creator)

If you have any questions please contact Diane Leyten, Finance and Funding Manager fundraising@outwardbound.co.nz or 04 495 1762.

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Helping to push young people 'outside their comfort zone' to accomplish an understanding of who they are as people, and how they contribute to society through increasing their self awareness, confidence and esteem.