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Open Gold DofE Sea Kayaking expedition Training,
Practice and Qualifying expeditions

Dates; 16th-22nd April or 16th-22nd July (Training/ Practice)
              & 16th-23rd September 2012 (Qualifying Expedition)
Price; £900 (inclusive of all costs; transport, equipment, instruction, coaching &              assessment to BCU 3 star award, food, camp site fees, VAT)
15 Days -Practice/ Training expedition + Qualifying expedition

The UK offers some of the most varied and diverse coastline to be found anywhere in the world.  We make full use of this by running this fully inclusive training and assessment course throughout Scotland and Anglesey.

At Gold level we feel that there should be opportunities available to push beyond normal practice to achieve something really special. Due to the nature of this expedition participants will receive a higher level of input to the skills and knowledge needed to competently achieve the award. Our qualified coaches will stay with the group throughout the course in order to train and qualify all participants through the BCU 3 star award, and teach coastal navigation skills in order to make the self sufficient sea kayaking expedition achievable. This consistent input from our experienced instructors will enable people to be part of a thorough development programme offering a greater understanding of all aspects of extended journeys on the sea.   No previous sea kayaking experience is required as we will take you through the whole process to ensure you are fully competent by the end of the programme.

The equipment we use is of such a standard to ensure all participants are both comfortable and safe whilst offering the best possible learning experience. This high level of equipment is backed up by the extensive experience of our highly qualified instructors who will train all participants in the appropriate skills for undertaking a self sufficient expedition.

This is a full package including: specialist equipment, instruction, supervisors, accredited assessor, camp site fees, food, transport (pick up from Preston train station to the expedition areas), and as a fully licensed provider all participants are covered by public liability insurance.

Prior to the expedition
All participants who complete payment of the deposit will be sent a joining pack with all necessary information regarding the course and details of the expeditions involved.

Prerequisites
Applicants must be;

All of the technical equipment necessary for the expedition is supplied by Hill Climb Activities and is of the highest quality to ensure a safe and enjoyable expedition for all participants.

Please note that a minimum of 5 participants are required for all Open Expeditions to run. A decision as to whether the Open Expedition can run will be made 28 days before the start of the event. In the unlikely event that we have to postpone the expedition, then we will discuss the options with all participants, and will make every effort to find suitable alternative dates or expeditions for those already registered.

For more information about this expedition please call or email;
01772 322 125
07903 573585
info@hillclimbactivities.co.uk