#Outward Bound Monaco

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Skills for Life Award

On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, thirty-onestudents from the Riviera area who participated in Outward Bound (OB) programs in the English lake district of Ullswater and Aberdovey in North Wales, gathered at the Yacht Club of Monaco for the prestigious Outward Bound Monaco annual awards ceremony, surrounded by family, friends, patrons and members of Outward Bound Monaco. The proud students received their diplomas from H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Patron of Outward Bound Monaco (OBM), who praised their courage and resourcefulness in completing the life-shaping adventure with youngsters from all over the world.

(Photo: Prince Albert II of Monaco with students who received the diplomas for participating in outward bound courses in the summer of 2018 @OBMonaco)

The OB course instills resilience and determination, teaches problem solving, and promotes self-confidence and self-worth, while increasing communication skills and teamwork. Below are a few photos from a previous Outward Bound course.

Outward Bound courses 2017 (3) @OBMonaco

Outward Bound course 2017 @OBMonaco

Outward Bound course 2017 (2) @OBMonaco

Michael Peagram, President of Outward Bound Monaco commented enthusiastically: “The testimonies we hear at our Awards evening confirm the huge positive contribution that partaking in Outward Bound courses makes to the development of young people’s lives. I thank all our supporters and helpers who make this possible, and also our patron H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco for yet again finding the time to meet them and present their certificates”.

The event this year was kindly sponsored by Galeforce Computing of Monaco, represented by Tanya Nalbantis. The evening was full of gratification, fullfillment and excitement for the students, aged 11 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, while experiencing lots of fun!

Fifteen year old Becky Curtis from Briancon in the Hautes-Alpes said of her Outward Bound fortnight in the Lake District and North Wales: “An adventurous and fun experience with skills learning as part of a group, and as an individual. I loved it!”

Today’s Quote

“Now I know the secret of making the best persons; it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.” Walt Whitman

Prince Albert presented diplomas to Outward Bound Monaco proud students Skills for Life Award On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, thirty-onestudents from the Riviera area who participated in Outward Bound (OB) programs in the English lake district of Ullswater and Aberdovey in North Wales, gathered at the Yacht Club of Monaco for the prestigious…

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Monte Carlo Polo Team is proud to support any venture which provides the up and coming generation the suitable tools to tackle a healthy regime of life. Rommy Gianni participated to yesterday's Riviera Water Bike Challenge promoting awareness towards safety in the water, teamwork and motivation. These skills go hand in hand with Outward Bound Monaco which he is also very proud to support. The awareness of the environment OBM provides to a younger generation is priceless. Thank you Judy Churchill for all your hard work in promoting your cause. We are so proud to back you all the way! @rwbchallenge @hshprincesscharlene @outwardboundmonaco @judy.churchill @montecarlopoloteam @rommy_gianni @michael.pellegrino (at Yacht Club De Monaco)

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Teamwork is a very important life skill

On Thursday 7 March, the Outward Bound Monaco Association hosted a Bowling evening at Ni Box in Monaco for 25 enthusiastic students who participated in Outward Bound life skills programs in 2018, and some who are due to attend in summer 2019.

The evening saw lots of fun, games, and competitions between the teams, who were led by celebrity sporting star captains: Kevin Dupuis, French International gymnast; Calvin Watson, Australian medal-winning cyclist; Dan Luger, English Rugby Union, international and world cup winner; Kory Tarpenning, American Olympic pole vaulter; and Rob Kay, a partner at Blevins Franks, who very kindly sponsored the event. It was the Monaco team led by Rob Kay who claimed victory!

(Photo: L to R – Kevin Dupuis, Calvin Watson, Rob Kay, Dan Luger, and Kory Tarpenning, Outward Bound Bowling project celebrities, March 7, 2019@CelinaLafuentedeLavotha)

Michael Peagram, President of Outward Bound Monaco commented, “Once again, we are delighted to have hosted an enjoyable and successful event for some of the young people of Monaco.  We are very proud of the contribution that we make to the local community in giving our students and alumni the skills that they need to face the challenges of modern life with confidence, cheerfulness and an appetite for teamwork, resilience, and fun.”

The enthusiastic bowling teams

Monaco Team led by Rob Kay – The Winners!

Max Turco

Louis Crommelynck

Marie Crommelynck

Yannick Chrisholm

Frederico D’Ischia 

(Photo: Rob Kay, Partner at Blevins Franks with members of the Monaco Bowling team, March 7, 2019 @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha)

Ullswater team led by Dan Luger

Julia Brych

Dylan Turco

Maya Turco

Benjamin Mesnier

May Danziger

Loch Eil team led by Calvin Watson

Samuel Danziger

Josefine Ehlen

Thomas Mesnier

Olivia Chisholm

Lisa D’Ischia

Dan Luger, English Ruby Union international and world cup winner, with the Ullswater bowling team members, March 7, 2019 @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Calvin Watson, Australian medal winner cyclyst, with members of the Loch Eil Bowling team, March 7, 2019 @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Aberdovey team led by Kevin Dupuis 

Isabelle Rolfe

Clara Fillery

Emma Mesnier

Thomas Etievant

Lily Strautmann

Penrith team led by Kory Tarpenning

Freya Danziger

Emilia Grether

Freddy Johnson

Samuel Trowell

Sara Brych

Kevin Dupuis, French International gymnast, with members of the Aberdovey bowling team, March 7, 2019 @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Kory Tarpenning, American Olympic Pole Vaulter, with members of the Penrith bowling team, March 7, 2019 @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha

Prize winners

The prize for the best 2018 Blog Course was presented to Isabelle Rolfe, and the Best 2018 Photograph Course went to Becky Curtis, who could not be there that evening. (Photo below: Sarah O’Connor with Isabelle Rolfe, the winner of the 2018 Blog Course @CelinaLafuentedeLavotha)

Outward Bound

The Outward Bound Trust founded back in 1941 was intended originally as a survival school for merchant navigators who could face a shipwreck to cope with challenging situations. After the war, the school was recognized as more than a place for learning survival skills, and that their program could be valuable for everybody, who could apply that know-how to teamwork and leadership.

Outward Bound Monaco was established in 2004 as an affiliate of the association in the UK. The main objective at the time was to sponsor young people educated in the Principality to attend a UK based Outward Bound course, with the ultimate goal of setting up an adventure camp in and around Monaco to gather youngsters from both countries in a new and challenging Monegasque Outward Bound experience. With this in mind, exceptional fundraising events are organized.

Their mission is to unlock the potential in young people through discovery and adventures in the wild. With the belief that we all have undiscovered potential, the association’s objective is to create situations enabling participants to increase their self-esteem, learning useful lessons that will, in turn, be a life-changing experience.

Today’s Quote

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.”Henry David Thoreau

Outward Bound Monaco organized bowling competition with teams led by sports stars Teamwork is a very important life skill On Thursday 7 March, the Outward Bound Monaco Association… 581 more words

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A Royal kick off for the competition

On November 8, 2017 H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Patron of Outward Bound Monaco, and H.R.H. Prince Andrew Duke of York K.G., Chairman of the Trustees of Outward Bound Trust, were present at the official departure of the first edition of the Prince’s Cup challenge, under high winds and a steady rain.

Jean-Marc Giraldi(SNM President), Duke of York, Prince Albert II and Judy Churchill (General Secretary OBM) ©EdWImages_OBPrincesCup_-119

The Duke of York and Prince Albert II with the rowing teams at the Yacht Club of MOnaco @EdWright Images

The noteworthy rowing competition that will become an annual event, was organized by Outward Bound Monaco (OBM), in partnership with the Societe Nautique of Monaco (SNM) and the Yacht Club of Monaco. SNM’s partnership with the Prince’s Cup Challenge brings new light to this association, where over 900 students attend rowing classes, under the supervision of experienced trainer Olympic rower Daniel Fauchet. To highlight the historic visit of the Duke of York to the SNM, he received a commemorative plaque from the hands of Prince Albert. (Photo below:The Duke of York receiving a plaque for his visit to the Societe Nautique de Monaco from Prince Albert II, 2017©EdWImages)

Michael Peagram, President of Outward Bound Monaco, said he was “delighted by the success of the event, which puts into perspective the challenges and activities that we bring to the younger generation. The cooperation with the SNM is a very rewarding and successful partnership, based on shared values, and we are very grateful for their assistance.”

Rowing teams captained by renowned sports figures

The competitors were divided in four groups named after OBM centers: Loch Eil (Scotland), Ullswater (England), Aberdovey (Wales), and Monaco. Each squad was composed of a former OBM student and three SNM male and female rowers, lead by an international sport figure from rugby, running, cycling and rowing. The race consisted of four races covering a distance of 250m between the Quai de l’Hirondele and the Jetee Luciana.

The four teams participated in a duel format suggested by Daniel Fauche of SNM, consisting of a first race of two boats followed by the other two, with the winners of each round participating in the grand finale. The Aberdovey team, commanded by rugby star Dan Luger, claimed victory! The Monaco crew, lead by cyclist Tiffany Cromwell, came second. Loch Eil, skippered from shore by marathon runner Paula Radcliff arrived second, followed on fourth position by Ullswater captained by 2016 French rowing champion Matthew Bennett.

The winners got the royal treatment by receiving the coveted Prince’s Cup trophy and medals directly from Patrons Prince Albert and the Duke of York. The sponsors of the competition’s first edition, Kory Tarpenning of Nike, David Lewis of Bookajet, Sergio Buttazzi of EFG Private Banking, and David Burns of Zindagi Advisory, presented medals to the teams arriving 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place.

The four teams competing in the First Prince’s Challenge 2017 @Ed Wright Iimages

Michel Pegram (OBM President), the Duke of York, Winners Aberdovey team Davide Strobino, Flora Rouze, Melanie Delval, Yianni Nalbantis, Dan Luger and Prince Albert II ©EdWImages_OBPrinc

The Duke of York, Prince Albert and Kory Tarpenning with Team Monaco who came 2nd ©EdWImages_OBPrincesCup_-111

Prince Albert and the Duke of York with team Loch Eil from Scotland ©EdWImages_OBPrincesCup_-112

The Duke of York and Prince Albert with team Ullswater ©EdWImages_OBPrincesCup_-114

Final results

1st – Aberdovey (Wales)

Cox – Flora Rouze

Rowers – Melanie Delval, Yianni Albantis, Dan Luger, David Strobino 

2nd – Monaco

Cox – Linda Pinto

Rowers – Antoine Bodero, Tiffany Cromwell, Alexandre Blanes, Konstatin Kuzin

3rd – Loch Eil (Scotland)

Paula Radcliff leading from ashore

Cox – Mathieu Monfort

Rowers – Kristina Fortuna, Timothee Dulfy, Charles-Louis Mauro, Lucas Fauche

Fourth – Ullswater (England)

Cox – Solene Gobbi

Rowers – Clafra Stefanelli, Mathew Bennett, Arrigo Mostosi, Ma Botwright

Bringing out the best in young people

Outward Bound is a non-profit organization, created in 1941 in Aberdovey, Wales by Kurth Hahn, and Lawrence Holt, with the support of the Blue Funnel Line. Its original founding mission was to give young seamen the ability to survive harsh conditions at sea by teaching confidence, tenacity, perseverance, and to build experience. The organization counts today with 35 worldwide educational centers offering outdoor education programs for youth. Outward Bound offers challenging activity courses in natural outdoor locations, encouraging teamwork, endurance, thus facilitating personal development and growth. It focuses on teaching life skills to adolescents in a beautiful and natural environment. In 2016, over 27,780 teenagers attended an OB course. The organization is recognized as the leader in adventure courses, and the UK’s leading provider of financially assisted outdoor learning, supporting children from all walks of life, whatever their family’s financial situation.

Over 200,000 people benefit from a course each year worldwide, including 300 from Monaco.The unique Monaco branch of the charity, which was founded in October 2003, benefits from the dual patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and H.R.H. Duke of York, K.G., and the generous sponsorship of Noaro Frères, the Stelios Foundation, the James Mitchell Foundation, Rommy Gianni and John Michael Midziwill.

Outward Bound Monaco’s General Secretary Judy Churchill was quoted saying that: “We want to help anchor children locally, so they develop values and create a community that they can give back to.” Adding that there’s not a huge selection of activities for children in Monaco, and “money solves nothing as far as kids are concerned. They need to be motivated, stimulated, and learn values they can take anywhere in life.” 

Fundraising dinner at the Prince’s Palace in Monaco

On Tuesday, November 7, Prince Albert hosted an exclusive fundraising dinner for Outward Bound UK and Monaco in his Palace, with HRH Prince Andrew, Duke Of York as the guest of honor, and other distinguished supporters.

The Duke of York arriving at the Palace @Palais Princier Monaco Facebook

Michael J. Peagram (President OBM), H.E. Evelyne Genta (Amb. of Monaco to UK), HSH Prince Albert, HRH Prince Andrew, Judy Churchill (GS OBM) @Palais Princier Monaco

Prince Albert II, the Duke of York and Princess Charlene and Prince hereditary Jacques and Princess Gabriella @Palais Princier de Monaco

OBM needs your support

Your support will help young people to attain self worth, resilience to bounce back form setbacks, willingness to accept responsibility, the ability to plan and set goals, succeed in education and employment, have a fulfilled family life, build positive relationships, and become active contributors to their communities. Please contact: judy@outwardboundmonaco.com

Today’s Quote

“Now I know the secret of making the best persons; it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the Earth.” Walt Whitman

Prince Albert & Prince Andrew presented the trophy to winners of the Princes’ Cup organized by Outward Bound Monaco A Royal kick off for the competition On November 8, 2017 H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Patron of Outward Bound Monaco, and…

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Captain Rommy Gianni and Olympic Gold medalist Paula Radcliffe together supporting Outward Bound Monaco. The children were overwhelmed by the world reknown athletes who participated in the bowling competition organised to raise funds for this inspirational organisation. Thank you Judy Churchill. @rommy_gianni @paularadcliffe @montecarlopoloteam @outwardboundmonaco @judy.churchill #inspiration #motivation (at Monaco - Nibox)

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Proud to support 💪🏼🏆 @outwardboundmonaco @judy.churchill #Repost @outwardboundmonaco with @repostapp ・・・ Outward Bound monaco thanks all who participated in making our Alumni event 2017, your support in sponsoring the event itself and in your ongoing contributions to OBM. A huge debt of gratitute to Olivier Vincent Marechal for bringing us such great press media coverage, to our chief of fundraising/PR @soude.booth our General Secretary @judy.churchill our subcommittee ines Ina mejcén and franck Riviere and our committee. A huge thank you to our Event Sponsor @samysass and our 2017 New Member Of Patron Club the founder and captain of @montecarlopoloteam @rommy_gianni and our partner @foodwise.life and Nibox Monaco. We thank the press @nice_matin for this article and @monacolife_ monacochannel tv. Our huge thanks to our outward bounders and the parents for your attendance, interest and support in OBM. Last but not least our great sports celebrities @paularadcliffe @tiffanycromwell @jackdoohan @unagneau @rommy_gianni #obm🇲🇨 #charity #support #aspire #achievement #loveforsports #teamwork #outwardboundmonaco #outwardbounders #lifegoals #integrity #lifechallenges #rolemodel #montecarlo #obm🇲🇨www.outwardboundmonaco.info www.montecarlopoloteam.com (at NI BOX)

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We are proud to join forces with you Judy and Outward Bound Monaco to support and encourage the younger generation in the Principality. @montecarlopoloteam @rommy_gianni @judy.churchill @outwardboundmonaco #support #discipline #dedication #youth (at NI BOX)

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"Sport delivers life's most valuable lessons. The discipline, the dedication, the passion and humility one learns through sport are the most precious guidelines for anyone's life." Rommy Gianni. Rommy and Monte Carlo Polo Club support Outward Bound Monaco with the help of the team ambassador Samy Sass. @montecarlopoloteam @rommy_gianni @outwardboundmonaco @judy.churchill @samysass @sasscafe (at NI BOX)

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Thank you Judy for organising such a great event. It is an honour and a joy to support OUTWARD BOUND MONACO. Helping young people fullfill their true potential is a mission Rommy is proud to share accompanied by loyal friends and charity supporters such as Samy Sass; Monte Carlo Polo Team Official Ambassador. @samysass @sasscafe @outwardboundmonaco @judy.churchill @rommy_gianni @montecarlopoloteam @paularadcliffe #charity #supporting #youth #dedication #passion #discipline (at NI BOX)

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Rommy Gianni is now an official member of the Outward Bound Monaco Patrons Club vouching to back the mission of helping young people reach their full potential. Rommy will support and sponsor OBM's initiatives to promote and inspire young people in the Principality to achieve their goals. Rommy has been inspired by Judy Churchill, Secretary General of Outward Bound Monaco. Here they are seen attending a Gala for the Princess Charlene foundation. #usqueadfinem #vamosaganar @judy.churchill @rommy_gianni #outwardbound #inspire #youth (at Monte Carlo)