This innovative boat-building challenge sees teams choose a design, gather unusual materials and combine their skills to build a vessel that floats. The ultimate test comes when they set sail on a pool, lake or sea in a race, regatta or daring adventure to retrieve hidden treasure.
- Program Designer: Catalyst Global
Flat Out Afloat
Flat Out Afloat challenges teams to design and build a seaworthy boat from unexpected materials. Testing creativity, teamwork and leadership, the final test is putting their creation to water in a thrilling race or adventure. It’s an inspiring team bonding experience proving the impossible is achievable together.
Description
Learning Outcomes
Flat Out Afloat shows that what seems impossible is achievable through collaboration and coordination. As teams brainstorm, build and test their boat, they learn the value of effective communication and time management under pressure. The activity highlights that true leadership and breakthrough ideas can emerge from anyone, encouraging an inclusive approach where every voice matters. Creativity is unleashed as participants problem-solve with unconventional materials and adapt to challenges. The final water-based test cements lessons in resilience, trust and mutual support. Teams return to work more bonded, with a renewed belief in what they can achieve together when they align their strengths.
Additional Information
| Team Building Type | Conferences Meetings & Townhalls, Outdoor Team Building, School Programs |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Creativity & Innovation, Cross Function Collaboration, Engagement, Growth Mindset, Team Morale |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| In-Person/Virtual | In-Person |
| Program Designer | Catalyst Global |
| Group Size | 10-25, 26-50, 51-150, 151-250, 251-500, Over 500 |
"Flat Out Afloat is truly an enjoyable team event and demonstrates that with real teamwork, the almost impossible is made possible, even if it is making a cardboard boat float!" Rabobank , Flat Out Afloat
