D of E Gold and Silver open expeditions

Do you want to complete your Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award? Do you want to do it in a unique and exciting way?

Reach Outdoors are offering open expeditions for both the Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award through the mode of sea kayaking on ‘sit on top’ tandem kayaks. 

The kayaks are safe, great fun, easy to paddle and have loads of storage for all of your equipment in waterproof hatches.

Expeditions generally start at the tidal reaches of a river, head down through an estuary, traverse a section of coastline and then end on a beach or another nearby estuary. This enables groups to have much more freedom and to experience a massive variety of environments. As a group, you plan your route along a stretch of the South coast with guidance from your supervisor. . 

What is included in the package?

  • Sufficient training to ensure level of competency, including; campcraft; navigation; first aid scenarios; route planning; team work and kayaking skills.
  • Two night, three day practice expedition. (One night for silver)
  • Full assessed expedition.
  • Suitable campsite fees included.
  • Kit list and advice on personal camping equipment
  • We organise the paperwork side of things.
  • The supervisor for the practice would be your supervisor for the expedition and we provide a suitably qualified assessor for the environment.
  • All kayaking equipment including, boats, paddles, buoyancy aid’s, helmets, drybags and cags, all top of the range and new this year.
  • Supervision relevant to the ability of the group and the conditions.

 

Current Open Expeditions

Silver sea kayaking training and practice: 22nd – 25th July 
Assessed Silver Sea Kayak expedition: 26th – 29th August

Training and practice- £250 Qualifying exped- £200 Full Package- £360

Gold sea kayaking training and practice: 22nd – 26th July 
Assessed gold sea kayak expedition: 26th – 30th August 

Training and practice- £300 Qualifying exped- £220 Full Package-£420

Completing an open expedition can enable you to meet new people and create friends for life. 

To find out more about the Reach Outdoors Open Expeditions please contact Rachel at rachel@reach-outdoors.com or call on 01626 873 625 or mob. 07850 653120.

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