DofE Canoeing
Canoeing Expeditions
Canoeing Expeditions
- Interested in DofE Expeditions by canoe?
- Want to try something different?
- Develop a new skill and gain a qualification?
- Explore the network of canals in the Midlands?
- Or a trip along the Welsh border?
- Or try to spot Nessie as you wild camp by Loch Ness?
Training & Planning
Training & Planning
Personal Paddling Skills
- Lift, carry, launch the canoe.
- Efficient forward paddling.
- Steering the canoe.
- Manoeuvring & Turning.
- Moving sideways.
- Preventing a capsize.
- Returning and getting out.
- Securing.
Safety & Rescue
- Capsize, swim, self-rescue.
- Peer rescue.
Safety & Leadership Skills
- Personal risk management.
- Awareness of others.
- Team Building.
- Water Safety Code.
- Observation & Recording.
- Impact of weather.
Theory
- Equipment & Clothing
- Safety & First Aid
- Access & the environment
Leave No Waste Camping
- Tent pitching.
- Campsite Management.
- Cooking & fuel safety.
Planning
- Food & Menu Planning.
- Route Planning.
Practice Expedition
Practice Expedition
- Put into practice what you've learnt.
- Supervised by our team of qualified & friendly leaders.
- Review & debrief at end of expedition to highlight successes and adjustments.
Bronze
- Midlands Canals
- 2 days, 1 night
Silver
- Rivers Soar or Trent, or Norfolk Broads.
- 3 days, 2 nights.
Gold
- Rivers Soar or Trent.
- 3 days, 2 nights.
Qualifying Expedition
Qualifying Expedition
- Supervised by our team of qualified & friendly leaders.
- Achieve your Aim.
- Fulfil the DofE 20 Expedition Conditions.
- Review & debrief at end of expedition with Assessor.
- Personalised Assessor Report uploaded to eDofE.
Bronze
- Midlands Canals
- 2 days, 1 night
Silver
- Rivers Soar, Trent or Wye.
- 3 days, 2 nights.
Gold
- Rivers Severn or Wye or Caledonian Canal.
- 4 days, 3 nights + day before pre-expedition checks & refresher training.
All Packages include:
All Packages include:
- Online Factsheets including kit lists, menu ideas and other key information.
- Camp site fees for all participants & 2 school staff performing pastoral duties included.
- Inclusive use of our Group Equipment - tents, stoves, maps, map cases and group first-aid kits.
- Inclusive use of Paddle Equipment - canoes, paddles, buoyancy aids, helmets, throw lines, dry bags.
- All Launch Fees & Rivers/Canals Licences.
- Includes all fuel (gas cylinders compatible with our Trangia stoves).
- Dedicated admin and organisation that is "second-to-none".
- Green Forms for all Gold Expeditions.
- Participant Joining Instructions prior to each event.
- Generic & Area-Specific Risk Assessments.
- Public Liability Insurance (£10million), AALA and AAP Licences.
- Expedition On-Call Support – dedicated “home contact” support during expeditions.
Not sure?
How about a come and try session? We can also offer a Taster Session (5 hours) at a suitable location for £40 per person (minimum 6 participants).