A metaphor for outdoor training

On the basis of experiential learning, outdoor training and metaphorical learning theories, this paper demonstrates theoretically and methodologically how fishery can become an effective experiential learning environment. "Being in the same boat", in this paper, is not just a metaphor but the learning setting. In this learning setting the group, under the trainer’s careful monitoring/facilitation, has the opportunity to experience itself in a highly stimulating and participatory environment, gaining relational and communicative skills.