STORIES

Stories

Outward Bound was founded in 1941 to give young men the confidence to survive if their ships went down in the North Atlantic. The model was so successful that when the war was over, young men from commerce and industry were sent on courses with remarkable results.

Now we have girls and boys as young as 11 years of age participating in Outward Bound. While some things have changed, what remains the same is the unique adventure and personal journey each participant experiences. Every story is an adventure worth reading - and worth sharing - here.

What was your biggest Outward Bound challenge? Do you have a humorous or poignant story to tell? Have you used the skills and confidence from Outward Bound to help you in life?  We would love to hear your experience of Outward Bound.

Tell Us your Story

Generations Story of the Month

  • 13th March 2013
    jim norman
    Ullswater, The Lake District
    2000

    This is about someone who was a member of the patrol of mine at Ullswater when I was a permanent instructor in 1964. On the first evening I used to encourage the individual members to goive a brief talk to the other members of...

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Your Stories

  • 30th December 2009
    Tom Upton
    Aberdovey, Wales
    1955

    I was employed by the Port of London Authority and it was its policy to send some male staff off to OB just prior to their National Service in order to "toughen them up a bit".

    I received joining instructions from the...

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  • 30th December 2009
    Alan Yates
    Aberdovey, Wales
    1959

    I arrived by Steam train in Aberdovey on 28th December 1959. An old army truck was waiting at the station, Penhelig Halt. We were told to throw our kitbags / suitcases onto the wagon and we were formed into file and were then...

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  • 30th December 2009
    Anne Wilson
    Rhowniar, Wales
    1985

    I grew up on a farm, so always outside, but my introduction to mountains was through the DOE Award.
    I was awarded a 1 week scholarship to Rhowniar through my service and a Ramble scheme. This was my first taster of Multi...

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