The Dragon Windbreaker

prototype, job training and opportunities, children and youth, Impact Incubator

Providing dragon boat training and trial activities for marginalised youths

 

 

Through dragon boat training and trial activities, the venture aims to enhance the courage and resilience of marginalised youths and help them develop a more positive life attitude.

It is expected that 60 marginalised youths will participate in the dragon boat trial activities. The venture will select 36 of them for dragon boat training, competition and internship cum practicum. Outstanding participants will undergo a formal assessment at the end of the project's funding period and qualified participants will become certified helmsmen.

Name of Organisation

Hywind Watersport Limited

Approved Funding Amount

HK$300,000

Funding Period (Status)

1 year (Active)

Expected Impact

  • 60 marginalised youths will benefit from the dragon boat trial activities
  • 36 marginalised youths will take part in dragon boat training, competition, and internship cum practicum

Milestones/Progress

As at September 2023:

  • Recruited 135 youths
  • Organised Dragon Boat Trial Day for 62 youths and Sai Kung Island Tour for 74 youths
  • Provided 4 sessions of dragon boat trial training to 135 youths
  • Engaged 67 youths to participate in local competitions
  • Provided basic and intermediate dragon boat training to 39 youths

Website

www.facebook.com/hywind.watersports.hk/