DofE Canoeing
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?
Paddle Skills Training
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
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
River Soar or Midlands Canals.
2 days, 2 nights.
Gold
River Soar, Midlands Canals or River Thames.
3 days, 2 nights.
Qualifying Expedition
Supervised by our team of qualified & friendly leaders.
Achieve your Aim.
Satisfy all of the DofE Expedition Requirements.
Review & debrief at end of expedition with Assessor.
Personalised Assessor Report uploaded to eDofE.
Bronze
Midlands Canals
2 days, 1 night
Silver
River Soar or River Wye.
3 days, 2 nights.
Gold
Choose from:
River Severn
River Wye
River Thames
Caledonian Canal
4 days, 3 nights (Severn, Wye, Thames)
5 days, 5 nights (Caledonian Canal) including camping on arrival, additional training day, and camping at end of expedition.
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".
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.