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GOLD PACKAGES AVAILABLE

We include an essential element of training with every Expedition package, covering the Expedition Training Framework in a practical and accessible way.
We promise to help you understand and embrace the knowledge and skills required to successfully command your own expeditions.
Much emphasis is placed on building confidence in decision making, route planning, navigation, and dealing with unplanned incidents.

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WATERSPORTS RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY
NORTH WALES

£750 per person

Grants to assist with the cost for Manx participants may be available from the Mann 2000 Trust, enquire for more details.

Dates 7th - 11th April 2025

 

Canoeing

Whitewater Rafting

Open Water Swimming

Stand UP Paddleboarding

 

All while travelling, living and cooking with other like minded individuals. 

You will travel by ferry from the IOM and be met by our qualified and experienced guides and minibus in Liverpool from where we will travel to North Wales. 

Our residential trips are designed to bring individuals together to have a great time. Our aim is for you to leave with new friends, great memories and new skills.

This residential is 4 night and 5 days, staying in bunkhouse accommodation, with all activities, equipment included and food provided.

To book or enquire about alternative residential opportunities please email us.

OPEN GOLD BACK-2-BACK COMBINED CANOEING & WALKING TRAINING, PRACTICE AND QUALIFIER 

£800

Grants to assist with the cost for Manx participants may be available from the Mann 2000 Trust, enquire for more details.

Dates: 11th - 19th April 2025

Practice - North Wales

Qualifier - Lake District

Training/Planning Meeting TBC - IOM

An expedition with a difference, our unique Mountainoeing experience is a combination of 2 modes of travel; Canoeing and Walking. This gives you the opportunity to explore two different environments of the Water and the Mountains in both North Wales and the Lake District.

All travel, equipment and camp fees included.

To book, enquire about alternative open expeditions or to book for your own group please email us.

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CANOE GOLD TRAINING, PRACTICE AND QUALIFIER

£650

Choose a different way to ‘journey’ for your expedition. Take the load off your feet and enjoy the countryside that the IOM and UK have to offer from a different view.

This consists of one day training followed by 3 night 4 day expedition run by our fully qualified coaches and DofE supervisors/assessors.

 

The Gold Qualifier could be an off-island expedition, or we can run back-2-back off-island practice and qualifier expeditions. There would be additional cost for an off-island expedition.

To book or enquire about alternative for open expeditions or to book for your own group please email us.

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CYCLING GOLD TRAINING, PRACTICE AND QUALIFIER 

£650

If Bikes are your bag, then this is for you.

Be challenged by big climbs in wild terrain and on the road, and enjoying the thrill of the down hills.

If you have your own bike, it will need to be in good working order and your helmet should be in good condition. However, we do have a number of bikes, which can be hired.

This consists of one day training followed by 3 night 4 day expedition run by our fully qualified coaches and DofE supervisors/assessors.

The Gold Qualifier could be an off-island expedition, or we can run back-2-back off-island practice and qualifier expeditions. There would be additional cost for an off-island expedition.

To book or enquire about dates for open expeditions or to book for your own group please email us.

WALKING GOLD TRAINING, PRACTICE AND QUALIFIER 

£650

We run our Open Gold DofE Practice Expedition over four days and three nights, which includes a planning and training day. So, if you want to complete the award and your friends aren’t up for it, or you or your group cannot make your unit dates. Then this is the ideal option.

The Gold Qualifier could be an off-island expedition, or we can run back-2-back off-island practice and qualifier expeditions. There would be additional cost for an off-island expedition.

To book or enquire about dates for open expeditions or to book for your own group please email us.

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If you need help with any part of your award or are struggling to get kit please contact us and we maybe able to help.  
Grants to assist with the cost of off-island expedition/residential for Manx participants
may be available from the Mann 2000 Trust, enquire for more details.
In accordance with the Duke of Edinburgh’s award we do need a minimum of 4 people in a group. Maximum group size is 7, or 8 for paddlesports. We can take multiple groups. 

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