During training you will be taught to canoe and this includes safety and rescue.

The Gold Level Practice Expedition gives you the opportunity to test out, experiment and learn what works for you and the team in a real expedition environment. During these four days you can put your skills and expedition plans into practice, with the support of the instructing team. During the practice the instructing team, in discussion with the expedition team, will use a mixture of direct and remote supervised activities as required.

The qualifying expedition is where you put all your skills and experiences together and complete a four day expedition (including three overnight camps) with remote supervision from the instructing team.

Although being assessed can be a daunting experience for some, the instructing team are there to make sure you are safe and will make sure that you are supported if needed. At the Gold Level, it is your expedition. We hope that you have a very enjoyable experience, you challenge yourself and that you learn something about yourself and your teammates. The instructing team will monitor your journey, primarily to ensure you remain safe but also to ensure that it’s a successful expedition.