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Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset and provides the training and preparation necessary to complete expeditions in walking, dingy sailing and canoeing or kayaking for all three levels of DofE programme.
 
Gold Award participants may also complete their Residential section by camping on Brownsea Island or one of our mainland sites for 5 days and 4 nights and complete a course in kayaking or sailing leading to a recognised qualification.
 
Our programmes follow the DofE training guidelines and provide participants with the skills and confidence to complete expeditions .For groups and schools we can design a programme of training and expeditions especially for you. We include pre-expedition training, practice and qualifying expeditions. We also run Open Expeditions throughout the year. For full details and programme dates please visit our Website at http://www.harbourchallenge.co.uk/dukeofedinburgh/ or contact us at info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or by telephone on 01202 772436.

 

Open Walking Expeditions

Please note:  Costs do not include camp site fees or food on practice and qualifying expedition days

DofE Open Bronze Training and Practice Expeditions - £140.00
2 days of pre-expedition training, route planning and a 2 day practice expedition.                  

DofE Open Bronze Qualifying Expeditions - £120.00
1 day of expedition preparation, route planning and a 2 day assessed expedition.

DofE Open Silver Training and Practice Expeditions - £175.00
2 days of pre-expedition training, route planning and a 3 day expedition.

DofE Open Silver Qualifying Expeditions - £160.00
1 day of expedition preparation, route planning and a 3 day assessed expedition.

Open Sailing/Kayaking/Canoeing Expeditions

Please note:  Costs do not include campsite fees or food on practice and qualifying expedition days
 
DofE Open Bronze  Training and Practice Expeditions -  £180.00
2 days of pre-expedition training, route planning and a 2 day practice expedition.
 
DofE Open Bronze Qualifying Expeditions -  £150.00
1 day of expedition prearation, route planning and a 2 day assessed expedition.
 
DofE Open Silver Training and Practice Expeditions - £225.00
2 days or pre-expedition training, route planning and a 3 day practice expedition.
 
DofE Open Silver Qualifying Expeditions - £200.00
1 day of expedition preparation, route planning and a 3 day assessed expedition.
 
  

Gold Residential

5 days/4 nights with a mixture of sailing, canoeing and kayaking
£260 per person (food extra)