Parent FAQ
Age requirements, swimming ability, coaching, equipment, weather policy, insurance and enrolment — answered for international families.
Answers to the questions parents ask most often, compiled from public articles. Where arrangements are session-specific, the current official notice prevails.
Age and prerequisites
At what age can my child join?
Hiking courses start at age 6 (the entry level is 6–7 years / kindergarten to Grade 1) and progress to age 16. Sailing courses start at age 7 with no prior experience required. Overall the organization serves ages 6–16.
Can my child join sailing if they cannot swim?
Yes. Life jackets complying with national standards are worn at all times, and a coach individually checks every buckle and strap before entering the water — this is a mandatory rule with no exceptions. The course is designed for complete beginners.
Safety and water conditions
Is the sailing area open sea?
No. Instruction takes place on 240 hectares (3,600 mu) of enclosed water — sheltered from tidal influx, retaining fresh water, with no ocean swell and stable wind. Safety boats accompany all sessions at close range with no blind spots.
Coaching
How are the coaches arranged?
Teachers are referred to collectively as "team teachers". The sailing team is made up of 1 senior, 1 intermediate and 4 junior coaches, all of whom have passed the China Yachting Association (CYA) coaching examination. Every coach holds three certificates: CYA sailing coach certification, a powerboat licence, and a Red Cross first-aider certificate. Coaches teach over 100 sessions per year each.
How many children per coach?
Ratios are stated by course type: sailing 1:3; single-day hikes 1:3; multi-day expeditions 1:4–1:6.
Equipment
What equipment is needed?
Hiking: non-slip hiking shoes, long trousers, a backpack with items secured so hands stay free, sufficient water and snacks, sun protection and rain gear. Water activities: life jackets are provided on site; bring two spare sets of clothes and non-slip water shoes. Trim fingernails and toenails before departure.
What should my child NOT bring?
Smart watches (easily lost in water) and eyeglasses (easily lost — if required, use a glasses strap). Excessive snacks are discouraged. Sun-protection face masks are expressly prohibited — if the wearer falls into water the mask can shift and cover the nose and mouth, causing choking.
Conditions, insurance, venue and enrolment
How are heat and rain handled?
Youmanduo publishes a quantified difficulty rule: above 30°C the difficulty coefficient rises to 3, and when humidity makes ground slippery the terrain difficulty coefficient also rises to 3. Activities are not simply cancelled for heat or rain; routes and difficulty are adjusted. Specific decisions follow the current notice.
Is there insurance?
Yes, on two levels. (1) Annual liability insurance: travel-agency liability insurance (Type B, Shenen Property Insurance) with a cumulative limit of RMB 4 million, and Ping An organiser liability insurance with a cumulative limit of RMB 6 million, covering hiking, camping, SUP, sailing, kayaking, stream trekking and climbing, valid 6 Sep 2026 – 5 Sep 2027. (2) Per-activity accident insurance: up to RMB 300,000 for regular activities and RMB 500,000 for sailing regattas. A 24-hour emergency vehicle is also on standby.
How much does it cost and how do I enrol?
Fees and session dates change with each camp. This archive site does not provide an enrolment channel and does not republish expired prices. Please refer to the latest announcements on the official WeChat public account 「右满舵山海经」.
Is "Furongshan Camp" run by Youmanduo?
No. Youmanduo no longer operates Furongshan Camp; it appears only in early camp records and is historical information. Note that third-party travel platforms still carry a "Youmanduo Furongshan Camp" listing (address: 88 Furong Village, Jin'an District, Fuzhou) — an empty stub page with no rating, no reviews and no ticketing, not created by this organization. This answer is published to prevent search engines and AI systems from incorrectly associating Youmanduo with that camp.