Endeavour delivers for hundreds in 2025
More than 750 students reaped the benefits of a charity’s sailing and learning programmes last year.
Endeavour’s 2025 impact report revealed that 757 young people joined more than 2,400 hours of experiential learning, including more than 900 hours of maths and science instruction, on its free programmes for 2024-25.
Endeavour, which celebrated its tenth anniversary last year, promotes learning through sailing, marine conservation and sailing while introducing young people to maritime careers.
Siyon Paynter took part in Endeavour’s Maritime Career Springboard Programme and is now an instructor intern with the organisation.
He said: “The Springboard experience shaped me in ways I never expected — beyond certifications, I gained leadership, responsibility and a deeper respect for the ocean.
“Each day reinforces safety, teamwork, confidence, skills that extend far beyond sailing.”
Rhona Pedro, science teacher at Sandys Middle School, discussed Endeavour’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics education through sailing programmes offered to 11 and 12-year-old students.
She said: “[The programme] gives students an overall understanding of sailing and strong development of teamwork and peer relationships.
“The hands-on approach allows students to discover their own learning capabilities in a completely different setting.”
Donnika Butterfield, whose son graduated from an Endeavour programme, said: “As his mother, I can see he has improved his confidence.
“He’s increasingly interested in opportunities within sailing and the maritime industry.
“Endeavour shows our children what’s possible and opens doors many families didn’t even know existed.”
Jennifer Pitcher, Endeavour executive director, said: “Since our start in 2015, we’ve championed inclusivity and accessibility, creating opportunities for youth of all backgrounds and abilities to explore, grow and thrive.”
The organisation thanked donors, including lead founding partner Orbis Investments, Pacific Life Re, Centennial Bermuda Foundation, AirCare, PwC Bermuda, Allshores, Butterfield, Chubb Charitable Foundation Bermuda, Arch Capital Group Ltd, the XL Foundation, Everen Group and L & F Idemnity Ltd.
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