IMPORTANT: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award does not endorse any camp sites, activity centres, courses or other opportunities contained within these pages. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award cannot and will not be held responsible for any arrangements, financial or otherwise, concerning participation in any opportunities described here. Participants should check with their Operating Authority to ensure that an opportunity they wish to pursue will count for their Award. There is no guarantee that participation in activities offered by non-DofE Operating Authorities will count towards any part of an Award. The DofE will not take any responsibility for any statements made or from any matter arising from any item printed here, including non-appearance of submitted copy. Whilst every care is taken to ensure that each entry is accurate, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award does not take any responsibility for the omission or errors regarding any entry.
It is the responsibility of the user to ascertain that, where necessary, a provider has an appropriate licence under the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations. The supervision of expeditions is the responsibility of Operating Authorities.
Organisations which the DofE does endorse and promote as providing programmes which do fulfil all our sectional conditions are called ‘Approved Activity Providers’ or ‘AAPs’. Follow this link to a list of current AAPs:
http://www.dofe.org/go/currentaap/
Updated 29 July 2010
Tall Ships Adventures Regatta Weeks Sponsored by the Foundation for Sport and the Arts: Once again we are running these very popular regatta weeks in August that are specifically to encourage young people into sailing, so no previous experience is required. By the end of the week you will be racing our awesome 72ft yacht! There are two weeks to choose from: 21 – 28 August, 16–25yrs, Portsmouth – Brixham (includes our Big Bash party at the end of the voyage). 29 August–5 September, 16–25yrs/14-15yrs, Brixham–Portsmouth. COST: £249 + £ 10.50 port & fuel surcharge when you have successfully completed our bursary application form http://www.tallships.org/attachments/30/BURSARY%20FORM%20%2009.05.22%20_FINAL_.pdf
Canal Cruising through the Yorkshire Dales on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal: Gold Residential & Complete Crew Certificate. 23 to 27 August 2010. £155 all-inclusive. The Adams’ Ark Residential Barge offers the opportunity for young people to complete their Gold Residential and gain experience of canal cruising at its best. Adams’ Ark is a wide beam canal boat owned and operated by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, an Award Operating Authority. It is based at Skipton on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and thus offers the opportunity to cruise some of the most picturesque canals in the UK. This is a fully interactive course, expert tuition will be provided in all aspects of canal boat handling and the operation of locks and mechanical bridges. In addition to meeting the requirements of the Gold Residential, all participants will gain the Complete Crew Course Certificate accredited through the National Community Boats Association and the Open College Network. The Cost is £ 155 per participant, including all food and collection from/return to designated railway station. The boat is fully equipped and participants need only bring personal clothing and sleeping bag. Collection can be arranged from either Doncaster or Skipton railway stations. For further information contact Barry Bradford, Doncaster Youth Service, Elmfield House, South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2EH
tel : 01302 734200 ; email : barry.bradford@doncaster.gov.uk
TALL SHIP SAILING: Trinity Sailing offers young people the unique opportunity of learning to sail on a classic sailing vessel from our base in South Devon. Tall Ships Races, Adventure Sailing Voyages and RYA Courses, plus lots more. Our voyages are at least six nights long and the sailing area includes the south coasts of Devon & Cornwall, France & Scandinavia. Trainees help with all aspects of sailing the boat under the guidance of the crew and can work towards gaining a professionally recognised qualification and certificate at the end of the week. No prior sailing experience is required - just a sense of fun and adventure and a willingness to take part. For more information, please contact the team on 01803 883355 or email team@trinitysailing.co.uk or visit our website www.trinitysailing.co.uk
AT SEA SAIL TRAINING organises SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES:
At Sea Sail Training organises fantastic sailing trips on the most sensational sailing ships worldwide. It’s all about active and adventurous sailing and having a great time together. International Exchanges: Racing at high speed during the Tall Ships Races together with a great variety of nationalities. That’s an International Exchange! Besides actively sailing the ocean you will connect with other cultures. Mentors will come along to make sure everything goes smoothly. English is the official language aboard these sponsored trips for youth between the age of 15 and 25. But you also can practice other languages with people from European countries. We organise great activities to mix up the nationalities. Action and having a laugh together in a cross-cultural setting; that’s what it’s all about. Youth in action at Sea: Besides the International Exchanges we also will have an special EU Exchange “Youth in Action at Sea” with sponsored prices for youth. Youngsters from 5-7 different European countries can join this, also from the UK. In 2010 we will have voyages from Antwerp (Belgium)) to Aalborg (Denmark) and from Denmark to Kristiansand (Norway). From Norway there is a Race to Hartlepool (UK) and further on to Ijmuiden and Amsterdam in the Netherlands. SEE YOU AT SEA: Sign up with At Sea to experience a trip of a lifetime! Skype and Facebook: At Sea Sail Training / www.atseasailtraining.com / info@seasailtraining.com / Phone: +31 20 6880462
JUBILEE SAILING TRUST: The Jubilee Sailing Trust is a unique charity whose aim is the integration of disabled and able bodied people; bringing them together for off shore adventure sailing holidays, aboard two specially designed tall ships. The JST Leadership@Sea Scheme enables young people aged between 16 & 25, to achieve their Gold DofE Award (residential section) whilst learning the historic art of tall ship sailing on a voyage of self-discovery. You don't need any previous experience to sail with the JST - so give us a call today on 023 8044 9138 or check out our website at
www.jst.org.uk
CIRDAN SAILING TRUST: Cirdan Sailing Trust provides the ideal experience for young people looking for something challenging and adventurous for their Gold Residential section of their DofE programme. Participants will be encouraged to become an active member of crew aboard the classic Edwardian racing yacht Duet, joining in with all on board activities, both above and below deck during the six day voyage. No previous sailing experience is necessary although keen sailors will also enjoy the challenge. This sailing voyage will provide you with fun, adventure, new friends and a range of skills plus the chance to gain accreditation in RYA Competent Crew. Voyage details: Join and depart the vessel in Ipswich. 2010 Voyage dates are 10th April -15th April, 25th July -30th July, 21st August -26th August’ 27th August -1st September, 23rd October -28th October. Sailing passage to be determined by weather and participants. Special offer - all 2010 season Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold Residential voyages being offered at 2009 prices. For more details contact - The Cirdan Sailing Trust, 3 Chandlers Quay, Fullbridge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LF / T:01621 851433 / Email:
info@cirdansailing.com Visit our website at
www.cirdansailing.com or the Cirdan Sailing Trust facebook page.
CUMBRAE SCOTTISH NATIONAL SPORTS CENTRE: Great Cumbrae Island off the Ayrshire Coast. RYA courses for beginners to experts in dinghy sailing, windsurfing, cruising, powerboating and sea canoeing. Wide range of RYA instructor courses. Self-catering chalets available or full board. Courses and activities can be tailor made for groups. Brochure and details: sportscotland National Centre Cumbrae, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae KA28 OHQ (tel: 01475 530757 fax: 01475 530013 e-mail
cumbraecentre@sportscotland.org
TIDEWAY ADVENTURERS NARROW BOAT PROJECT: participants have the unique opportunity to complete their Residential section on board a 70ft community narrow boat. Tideway Adventurers is an independent voluntary run community narrow boat project with two boats based on the southern end of the Grand Union Canal at Uxbridge. Work on board as a crew member training to be a qualified skipper over the 5 day period. You will complete parts of the Certificate in Community Boat Management endorsed by the National Community Boats Association and Open College Network while all the time discovering and exploring England's heritage and the Inland Waterways. Learn new skills, meet people, challenge yourself and of course, have fun. email or phone Mike Simmons at:
admin@tidewaynarrowboats.com or 07875 841 423 for more information.
OCEAN YOUTH TRUST SOUTH: Gold Residential opportunities sailing our 72-foot yacht John Laing. RYA Competent Crew certificates available. You can get involved in every aspect of sailing the vessel and choosing where to go and what to do. Voyages are quite informal - safety is the top priority but the next concern is to make voyages as much fun as possible. Watch leader training available for exceptional candidates. Ocean Youth Trust South, PO Box 203, Gosport, Hants PO12 9AZ; 0845 365 6781;
http://www.oytsouth.org/availability/DoE-award.asp; email
office@oytsouth.org .
SAILING: Morning Star Trust operates two yachts, the 62ft Ketch ˜Morning Star of Revelation and a 36ft Bermudan Sloop called ˜Dayspring. See our website for Residential opportunities throughout the year, including the Tall Ships race. In addition we offer RYA practical courses from Competent Crew to Coastal Skipper. Expeditions are possible for groups; call us to find out more. Come and join us for an adventure sailing experience of a lifetime in a friendly atmosphere. No previous experience required. Bursary funding is available for under 21s who are resident in Kent, and disadvantaged applicants nationally. Contact us on 01634 403890. Morning Star Trust, Crews Quarters Offices, The Historic Dockyard, Kent, ME4 4TZ.
sailing@morningstar.org.uk www.morningstar.org.uk
Each summer between 70 and 100 vessels from 20 or more countries, crewed by some 4,000 or so young people from over 30 countries worldwide, take part in The Tall Ships' Races in Europe. This unique event combines four days of activities in each port with racing or cruising-in-company between ports. During the race series the you get the chance to gain experience by mixing with your peers from other countries while facing the physical and emotional challenges that only the ocean can provide. Cremyll Sailing can also offer the opportunity to sail on both Moosk and Huff of Arklow in the school holidays on our programme of Teenage Sailing Holidays www.cremyll-sailing.org.uk/teenage_sailing.htm . It is possible to complete RYA qualifications and the Gold Residential section of a DofE programme on these voyages. To participate or find out more please contact Peter Morris peter@cremyll-sailing.org.uk or Barbara Simi info@cremyll-sailing.org.uk on 01752 823007.
OCEAN YOUTH TRUST SOUTH: Gold Residential opportunities sailing our 72-foot yacht John Laing. Based on south coast; voyages of varying duration for people aged 12-25; destinations include France, the Channel Islands, Spain and Ireland. RYA Competent Crew certificates available. Everyone is involved in every aspect of sailing the vessel and deciding what we do. This means our style is more informal than many; whilst safety is our top priority, our next concern is to make voyages as much fun as possible. Ocean Youth Trust South, Spur House, 1 The Spur, Alverstoke, Gosport, Hants PO12 2NA; 0870 241 2252; www.oytsouth.org/ email office@oytsouth.org .
THE TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST: The Tall Ships Youth Trust offers Tall Ships Adventures for young people aged 16-25 on their magnificent 60m tall ships STAVROS S NIARCHOS and PRINCE WILLIAM. Tall Ship Adventures can be 7-24 nights around the UK, Europe, Mediterranean, Caribbean, Azores, Canaries and Trans-Atlantic. Everyone has a chance to take the helm, climb the rigging, set the sails and work in the galley. Voyages qualify for the Gold Award and you can complete your RYA Competent Crew Certificate. Voyages are all about having fun, facing challenges and your personal development. No experience required and voyages are available for everyone. Help with funding may be available. Visit www.tallships.org Call 023 9283 2055 E-mail info@tallships.org Tall Ships Youth Trust, 2A The Hard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PT
ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION: Windsurfing, dinghy sailing and cruising courses at day and residential schools across the country. All ages and abilities. For a list of schools in your area contact: RYA, RYA House, Romsey Road, EASTLEIGH, Hampshire SO5 4YA (tel: 023 8062 9962).