On Monday 11 December, 30 students from the Cote d’Azur who participated this summer in Outward Bound programmes in Ullswater (the English Lake District) and Aberdovey (North Wales) were reunited for the prestigious Outward Bound Monaco annual awards ceremony in the beautiful location of the Yacht Club de Monaco.
Surrounded by friends, patrons and members of Outward Bound Monaco and their parents, the proud students received their diplomas from the Patron of Outward Bound Monaco, S.A.S. le Prince Albert II, who praised their courage and resourcefulness in the face of the challenges that an Outward Bound programme offers.
Michael Peagram, President of Outward Bound Monaco commented, “Our Awards evening is always a delight. The obvious enthusiasm and shining faces of the young people who completed the OB courses in the summer confirms again the contribution of the experience to their foundation for future life. We are hugely privileged that our Patron S.A.S. Prince Albert finds the time to meet them and present their certificates. “
The evening was full of pride and excitement for the students, aged 12 to 17 years old, who gave time, energy and passion this summer to try something which pushed back their personal barriers and rewarded them with the sense of achievement at overcoming new challenges, as well as having great fun!
Student Max Botwright, aged 15, reporting on his Outward Bound experience, said "I have really enjoyed taking part in two Outward Bound courses and was fortunate to have been selected to represent the Association in the recent Princes' Cup rowing race.
Through activities such as hiking, camping, rafting, rock climbing and rowing, Outward Bound has enabled me to push myself further and to accomplish tasks I didn’t think I could. Many of the activities have required my teamwork with other teenagers, who I had only recently met, and I’ve made many lifelong friends along the way."
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This is a chance for participants to have a life-shaping adventure with people from all over the world, to know what they are truly capable of achieving and to stand out in a crowded market place. Watch the video to now learn more!
Resilience and determination - The ability to bounce back from setbacks and sustain effort in working towards and achieving goals
Problem solving - Analysing facts and finding creative solutions
Self confidence and self belief
Self management - Accepting responsibility, flexibility, time management, improving own performance
Communication - Listening, questioning and articulating
Team working - Respect, cooperating, negotiating and persuading
Making the most of new opportunities - The importance of a positive attitude, openness to new ideas and the desire to achieve.
Highly adventurous, featuring climbing, canoeing, gorge walking etc PLUS: A 4 day expedition, A 24 hour solo, A further 4 day, unsupported, multi disciplined expedition and High level Action Planning and Goal Setting. It is an international course, designed for the benefit of UK students
To view the complete event gallery click here or on the photos below (All photos © Ed Wright Images); 
HSH Prince Albert II with the Patrons who kindly sponsor Outward Bound Monaco
(From Left to Right) Michael Peagram (President, OBM), Sergio Buttazzi (EFG Bank), Kory Tarpenning (Nike), HSH Prince Albert II, David Burns (Zindagi Advisory), Jean-Francois Noaro (Noaro Freres), Rommy Gianni (Monte Carlo Polo team), Judy Churchill (General Secretary, OBM)
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We are all better than we know. If only we can be brought to realise this,
we may never be prepared to settle for anything less."
KURT HAHN, Co-founder of The Outward Bound Trust
The Outward Bound Trust exists to turn these words into reality for an ever-increasing number of young people.
On Tuesday, April 25, Outward Bound Monaco (OBM) teamed up 25 members, between the ages of 14 to 18, with some of Monaco’s top sport celebrities for an amusing evening of bowling at Ni Box, sponsored by Samy Sass of Sass Café.
Amongst the celebrities who gave their time to be with the young people were two-time world snow polo champion and captain of the Monte Carlo Polo Team Rommy Gianni , Tiffany Cromwell (professional cyclist), Paula Radcliffe (world record holder for the women’s marathon), Patrice Servelle (Monegasque 4 time Olympic bobsledder) and Mick Doohan
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Outward Bound Monaco was invited to a wonderful Water Safety Day at the Pierre Frolla Diving School on Larvotto Beach on Wednesday 28th June. Nice Matin was in attendance, click the image below to read the full size article.
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