Alternative Forms of Expeditions 15/01/2019

Resources Expedition Handbook D of E website - http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/doing-your-dofe/activities-sections/expedition/ Downloads http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/leaders/resources-download/expedition-downloads/ 15/01/2019

CYCLING Road bikes, mountain bikes, hand-powered bikes Training Usual D of E exped training Additional skills specific to the area National Standard for Cycle Training or equivalent competence 15/01/2019

DISTANCES & SPEEDS Road: 7-9mph Tracks/trails: 4-5 mph Distances Bronze: road 65 miles off-road 33miles Silver: 110 miles 55 miles Gold: 150 75 miles 15/01/2019

Horseback Training 1. Usual D of E exped training 2. Additional skills specific to the area 3. BHS Riding and Road Safety Test or Pony Club Rider Test Bear in mind your campsite will also need to accommodate the horses 15/01/2019

Horseback Distances Bronze: 15 – 20 miles Silver: 37 - 46 miles Gold: 50 – 62 miles Choose an aim which is achievable without using too much planned activity time as this will largely be taking up by journeying and care of horses 15/01/2019

Paddling/rowing Distances – will vary but could typically be Training 1. Usual D of E exped training 2. Additional skills specific to environment 3. Core paddling/rowing skills 4. Any additional Licensed Organisation/AAP requirements Distances – will vary but could typically be Bronze – 20-25 miles Silver – 40 miles Gold – 80 miles 15/01/2019

Paddling/rowing Environments Bronze – canals, rivers, inland waterways or lakes Silver – as above but unfamiliar to participants Gold – As above and sheltered coastal waters or estuaries. Should pass through wild country and involve moving water. Unfamiliar to participants Craft Sea kayaks, touring kayaks open canoes are all good load carriers and usually straight-running Rowing: needs a craft designed to do just that 15/01/2019

Sailing Distances – will vary but could typically be Training 1. Usual D of E exped training 2. Additional skills specific to environment 3. Recommended – RYA seamanship 4. Any additional Licensed Organisation/AAP requirements Distances – will vary but could typically be Bronze – 20-25 miles Silver – 40 miles Gold – 80 miles 15/01/2019

Additional Needs Expedition handbook D of E website http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/leaders/additional-needs/expedition-resources/ Josey, Active 8 Bishops Forum for specialist exped equipment 15/01/2019