1. Alternative Forms of Expeditions
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2. Resources Expedition Handbook
D of E website -
Downloads
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3. 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
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4. DISTANCES & SPEEDS Road: 7-9mph Tracks/trails: 4-5 mph Distances
Bronze: road 65 miles off-road 33miles
Silver: miles miles
Gold: miles
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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 – miles
Silver – 40 miles
Gold – 80 miles
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8. 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
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9. 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 – miles
Silver – 40 miles
Gold – 80 miles
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10. Additional Needs Expedition handbook
D of E website
Josey, Active 8
Bishops Forum for specialist exped equipment
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