Start with the GoSport kit list.
Craft, paddles, buoyancy aids, waterproof storage and the agreed shared expedition equipment are planned with GoSport. Check the full kit guide for the equipment allocation.
See the equipment guide
DofE · canoe & kayak expeditions
A programme your school can plan around.
Start your school or youth group’s DofE canoe or kayak programme with clear training, planning, equipment and expedition support from GoSport.
Expedition AAPGoSport’s licensed DofE section
Bronze · Silver · GoldCanoe and kayak programmes
Your group. Your programme.Training, preparation and support
For schools & youth organisations
From enquiry to expedition.
- Share the Bronze, Silver or Gold level, approximate numbers and preferred dates.
- Tell us about previous paddling, training and expedition experience.
- Discuss school or group routines, transport, staffing responsibilities and communication.
- Agree the scope of training, practice and qualifying expedition support.
- Review the tailored programme and quotation, then confirm arrangements with the team.
Practical support before departureSpecialist & group kit Your tailored quotation
Know what to organise. Know what to ask.
Make the whole programme clear.
Agree training and expedition dates, staffing, support and assessment arrangements. Ask the quotation to identify campsite, transport, food and other costs, so inclusions and separate items are clear.
Plan with your school or groupA useful enquiry checklist.
Include your organisation, lead contact, award level, likely team numbers, preferred craft if known and the date range you are considering. If you already have a location or route in mind, tell us that too.
We discuss the programme as a whole: training venue, paddling progression, practice, route planning, equipment, expedition support and assessment arrangements.
Costs depend on the agreed delivery. Ask the quotation to make clear which training days, equipment, campsites, transport and other costs are included or separate.
Participant personal and support information is handled through the agreed joining process. Use the initial enquiry for the group outline.
Resources to help you prepare.
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A programme that builds towards the journey.
Learn
Paddling, rescue awareness, navigation and the practical skills for the chosen craft.
Prepare
Plan the route and team aim. Organise waterproof packing, food and shared equipment.
Practise
Use the agreed practice programme to test routines, reflect and prepare for qualifying.
Journey
Put the team’s preparation into action on the qualifying expedition, with the agreed supervision and assessment arrangements.
Training and practice are shaped around the award level and the group’s experience. Silver and Gold require a practice expedition. Bronze preparation is agreed with the organiser.
Your next step
Let’s shape your expedition.
Tell us the award level, group numbers, paddling experience and preferred dates. We’ll discuss training, suitable locations, equipment and a tailored quotation.
Your enquiry starts a conversation. Dates, route, programme and final arrangements are agreed with GoSport and your DofE leader.