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Duke Of Edinburgh GOLD
Open Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Dates
Practice – 2nd – 5th May 2025
Dartmoor
Expedition – 28th July – 1st August 2025
Wye Valley
We Are a 1% Company
What we offer
Our team of specialists will assist groups, individuals, schools and youth clubs in designing a unique Duke Of Edinburgh Gold Expedition tailored to your preferences and guide you through the entire process of organizing your travel logistics- from start to finish.
We will provide you with essential travel skills, teach you how to navigate smoothly through your chosen craft and equip you with the necessary gear and equipment to make your trip comfortable and memorable.
And the best part? We offer our Paddlesports expedition packages at the same price as walking! This includes using all extra equipment, such as canoes, kayaks, SUPs, buoyancy aids, paddles, dry bags, and more. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s start planning your next great adventure together!
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Canoeing
The RTBA Gold Canoeing DofE package includes:
- 4 day, 3 night Practice Expedition
- 4 day, 4 night Assessed Expedition + Assessor reporting
- Training of:Paddlesports skills training, water rescue skills, Route planning session/s, map reading and OS map familiarisation, meal planning, basic first aid, emergency action plans, practical navigation training, equipment familiarisation and kit checks
- Campsite fees
- Transportation of equipment to and from start and finish points.
- Staff: a minimum of 2 supervisors at all times. Further to that, a minimum ratio of 1:12 for expeditions and training days.
The equipment we supply:
- Paddlesports Craft (Canoe, Kayak, SUP)
- Paddles
- Buoyancy Aid
- 100l Dry Bag per person
- 30l Dry Barrel per craft
- Expedition Tents
- Laminated Maps
- Compasses
- Gas Stoves + Gas
What’s not included:
- Transport to and from start and finish points
- Personal equipment outlined in the DofE Kit List
Please see the link below to Download our Gold DofE Canoeing Kit List.
All Rock The Boat staff are Certified by British Canoeing for the paddlesports activity they are providing and have also completed our in-house training & sign-off.
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Walking
The RTBA Gold Walking DofE package includes:
- Training day: Map reading skills, OS Map familiarisation, meal planning, basic first aid training, trekking training, emergency action plans, practical navigation training, equipment familiarisation and backpack fitting and packing technique workshop.
- Route planning session/s
- 4 day, 3 night Practice Expedition
- 4 day, 3 night Assessed Expedition + Assessor reporting
- Campsite fees
- Staff: a minimum of 2 supervisors at all times. Further to that, a minimum ratio of 1:12 for expeditions and training days.
- Equipment for all expeditions:Expedition Tent, Map, Compasse, Gas Stoves + Gas
What’s not included:
Transport to and from start and finish points
Personal equipment outlined in the DofE Kit List
Please see the link below to Download our Gold DofE Walking Kit List.
All Rock The Boat staff are certified by MLTE/BMC for hiking activities and have completed our in-house training & sign-off.
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All D of E Courses
Testimonials
Why Choose Rock The Boat Activities
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Experience
RTB has been founded by outdoor professionals who are not only coach’s but also have competed internationally. With this wealth of knowledge, we are able to tailor your activities and make the outdoors a safe & enjoyable environment to learn and experience.
Trust
Based on 172 reviews
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Our Promise
Our promise is to focus on the development of all our clients. A good day for us is when you are able to enjoy the outdoors safely without us, as we have taught you how.
We are a 1% for the planet business giving back to the outdoors for every booking