DofE Silver 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

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

Usually run as part of a combined Paddle Skills Training and Practice Expedition over 3 days.

Qualifying Expedition

Qualifying Expedition: 3-days, 2-nights including overnight camps along River Wye. Supervised by our team of qualified & friendly leaders. Achieve Team Goal. Satisfy all of the DofE Expedition Requirements. Review & debrief at end of expedition with Assessor. Personalised Assessor Report uploaded to eDofE.

Standard Silver Canoeing Expedition Programme

6-day programme comprising of:

3 days Training & Practice Expedition (including 2 overnight camps) along River Trent.
3 days Qualifying Expedition (including 2 overnight camps) along River Wye.

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).

Silver Expedition Price

Standard Silver Canoeing Expedition Package (6 days): £360.00 + VAT (£432.00 inc. VAT) per person (minimum 10 participants)

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