We were dumbfounded when we learnt about Mr. Harshvardhan Singh’s decision to raise funds for Isha Vidhya as he competed in Clipper’s Round the World race. Interestingly, he took the decision without visiting Isha Vidhya, just after hearing about us and seeing a few of our videos!
Amidst hectic preparations for the race, Harsh visited our Coimbatore school accompanied with a few friends. He wanted to experience our school and also interact with the students.
The majority of our students didn’t have any idea about sailing as a sport. The visitors shared the details about sailing, sail boats, the Clipper race which starts on 20th Aug from Liverpool, UK, the challenges at sea, trade winds, doldrums, and the difference between a clipper race and a circumnavigation. Students were given the task of researching climatic and sea conditions of the ports that Harsh would touch upon, thus tying geography lessons with this amazing adventure!
The first port was marked on the map, with students promising to closely follow the journey and learn about the ports that he would be touching. It will be a year long journey, in tandem with Harsh Anna’s sailing. |
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