DofE Gold Canoeing Expeditions

Paddle Skills Training

Training Day on inland water covering all paddle skills equivalent to British Canoe Start Award.

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 and Peer rescue.

Safety & Leadership Skills

Personal risk management; Awareness of others; Team Building; Water Safety Code; Observation & Recording; Impact of weather.

Expedition Skills & Planning

Equipment & Clothing; Safety & First Aid; Access & the environment; Campcraft; Cooking; Food & Menu Planning; Route Planning.

Practice Expedition

3-day Practice Expedition (2 overnight camps) along the River Trent to develop skills, team building and confidence.

Qualifying Expedition

Travel & Preparation Day - Arrive afternoon before expedition for pre-expedition checks, refresher training & overnight camp.
Qualifying Expedition - 4-days, 3-nights including overnight camps. Supervised by our team of qualified & friendly leaders. Achieve Team Goal. Review & debrief at end of expedition with Assessor. Personalised Assessor Report uploaded to eDofE.

Scottish Qualifying Expedition

Looking for something a bit more challenging? Our 7-day Scottish Gold Canoeing Qualifying Expedition provides a more adventurous challenge along the Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness, including through the stunning Loch Ness (watch out for Nessie!):

Day 1: Travel & Preparation Day - Arrive afternoon before expedition for pre-expedition checks, refresher training & overnight camp.
Day 2: Open Water Training - Training on Loch Linnhe to develop skills and confidence in open water.
Day 3 - 6: Qualifying Expedition.
4-days, 3-nights including overnight camps along Caledonian Canal from Fort William to Inverness. Supervised by our team of qualified & friendly leaders. Achieve Team Goal. Review & debrief at end of expedition with Assessor. Personalised Assessor Report uploaded to eDofE.
Day 6 - 7: Stay overnight after your expedition and enjoy some R&R in Inverness, returning home the next day refreshed.

Standard Gold Canoeing Expedition Programme

9-day programme comprising of:

1 day Paddle Skills Training on inland water.
3 days Practice Expedition (including 2 overnight camps) along River Trent.
5 days Qualifying Expedition (including 4 overnight camps) along River Wye or River Severn.

Scottish Gold Canoeing Expedition Programme

12-day programme comprising of:

1 day Expedition Planning & Preparation Day
1 day Paddle Skills Training on inland water.
3 days Practice Expedition (including 2 overnight camps) along River Trent.
7 days Qualifying Expedition (including 6 overnight camps) along Caledonian Canal.

DofE Expedition Packages

Our DofE Expedition Packages include:

Training, Supervision & Assessment as outlined above.
Online Factsheets & Training Videos including kit lists, menu ideas and other key information.
Campsite fees for all participants & 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 Canoeing Equipment - canoes, paddles, buoyancy aids, throwlines, paddle sport dry bags.
GPS Tracker per team, providing safety and peace-of-mind.
Includes all fuel (gas cylinders compatible with our Trangia stoves).
Dedicated admin and organisation from our full-time Operations team.
Participant Joining Instructions prior to each event.
Generic & Area-Specific Risk Assessments.
Public Liability Insurance (£10million), AALA and AAP Licences.
Submission of Assessor Reports directly onto eDofE (using DofE Assessor Report portal).

Gold Expedition Price

Standard Gold Canoeing Package: £525.00 + VAT (£630.00 inc VAT) per person

Scottish Gold Canoeing Package: £625.00 + VAT (£750.00 inc VAT) per person

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