Description
Sun 25th to Wed 28th May 2025
Gold Canoeing – Qualifying Expedition
- Expedtion Location – River Trent (Nottingham)
- Length of Expedtion – 5 Days
- Start – Barrow upon Soar 10:00
- £660 per person inc. vat
One of the biggest rivers in the UK, the Trent is full of history architecture and beautiful landscapes. One you have experienced a whole new perspective of the midlands we guarantee you’ll leave with a whole new love and appreciation of this less toured area of England.
Our first day will be spent near the centre, creating expeditions aims, route plans, and refreshing your paddling skills. We will have plenty of time for you to gel as a team, get to know your new paddling partners and refresh those all-important rescue and leadership skills. You’ll end the first day confident and full of last-minute hints and tips to ensure your success The first night focuses on socialising so your welcome to order takeaway to the campsite or head offsite. Day 2 is when you’re qualifying expedition begins. Your instructors will supervise and mentor you though the experience aiming to make sure you don’t just “pass” but you excel in the environment, develop new skills and create some amazing memories.
Expedition Summary, Inclusions and Itinerary
What is included?
- All training and expedition guidance, route planning and instruction.
- All group expedition kit e.g., tents, cookers, fuel, first aid kits, map’s etc.
- All technical canoe equipment e.g. drybags, canoes, paddles, buoyancy aids etc.
- The provision of accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- Provision of qualified and experienced instructors, pastoral support and 24-hour emergency back up support in case of emergencies.
- A pre-expedition training session for the whole group via Teams/ Zoom etc.
Expedition Kit List
What is not included?
- Expedition food (unless purchased as an optional extra)
- Transport to and from the agreed start/finish point.
- Personal belongings insurance or cancelation insurance
- Provision of individual equipment specified in the personal kit list (unless purchased as an optional extra)
