Information for UK DofE Expeditions 

Duration 

9 Days (Saturday to Sunday) 

Base Port 

Port Solent 

Cost 

POA

Qualifications Obtained  

DofE Expedition 

RYA Competent Crew 

RYA Day Skipper*

*depending on abilities and experience

 

 

Information on DofE expedition 

To qualify, there must be three other people with you on the vessel (four in total), with a maximum of six. These can either be a group of friends from a school or DofE club, or you can book as an individual.  

The course is nine intense days of learning the aspects of sailing and navigation, and conducting both your "practice" and "live" expeditions. 

Our Skipper will act as your instructor and guide for the first part of the course, helping to get you prepared for your expedition adventure which you conduct over the last four days. During the expedition, they will act solely as the responsible person for your safety on the vessel.    

Based out of Port Solent, you will have time to plan, practice and learn the basics of sailing a yacht. Don't worry if you have never sailed before or if you have little experience. You will be part of a team and will be prepared by our staff to get you expedition ready so that you will feel confident to take on the leadership and team roles that an expedition requires.  

Example of Gold Award Itinerary

Saturday - meet the team and familiarise yourself with the vessel. - Afternoon sail / overnight stay. 

Sunday - Return to base camp for preparation and theory sessions

Monday - AM theory followed by practice expedition

Tuesday  - Practice expedition 

Wednesday - Practice Expedition followed by expedition planning 

Thursday - Live expedition starts  

Friday -  Live expedition 

Saturday - Live expedition 

Sunday  - Return to home base (under live expedition conditions) for debrief over tea and cake!

*This course requires evening sessions and a lot of self motivation to meet its demands. The every essence and values of the DofE scheme. 

Complete a very exciting and different DofE Expedition!

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