Open Gold Canoeing Expedition

Open Gold Canoeing Expedition

We have some exciting Open Gold Canoe expeditions planned for next year.

All of these courses are run by Teesoutdoors CIC (Companies House 12879102).

Places are strictly limited on these so don’t delay, book your place now.

Each expedition can count as either a practice or a qualifier.

If you are booking on to do a qualifying expedition you MUST have undertaken a practice expedition canoeing. Teesoutdoors will need to see evidence of this, unless you are booking a practice and qualifier with us.

Once you have booked you will receive an email so you can download the consent form and kit lists. Full details will be sent to you direct from Teesoutdoors.

Easter-Norfolk Broads (3rd-7th April)

Based a couple of hours from London this 5-day programme is open to practice and qualifying candidates.  You will receive training and plan 4 days of paddling, exploring the Broads and traversing this extensive wetland. Routes and camps will be planned in the weeks preceding the trip.

Travel plans, we can collect you from Norwich or you can drive directly to our basecamp site.

Spring Half-Term- The Great Glen of Scotland (29th May-2nd June)

The Iconic canoe expedition, coast-to-coast canoe journey crossing the largest lochs in Britain from Fort William to Inverness. You will paddle and wild-camp, try using sails if possible and explore Loch Ness and other points of interest on the route.

We can collect you from our meet points, Darlington Station (A1/East coast mainline) & Carlisle Station (M6 West/ coast mainline). Both stations have long stay car parks, and travel on our bus to the start. Alternatively you can also choose to either drive up independently or enjoy the amazing train ride to Fort William crossing the Glenfinnan viaduct (made famous by the Harry Potter films) and meet us there.

Included in the cost is

• Canoes, Paddles, and all specialist equipment.

• Transport from a central meeting point to the start and return from the finish, as well as any incidental transport needed during the expeditions.

• Camping site fees and costs during the expeditions.

• Supervision and Assessment by qualified canoe leaders and DofE assessors.

• Stoves and fuel for cooking.

• Group and personal safety and emergency equipment.

• Route planning and documentation tools

What you need to bring with you or organise

• Personal clothing. (As per a DofE walking expedition) trainers / wellies.

• Personal Hygiene and medications.

• Tent (solo/ shared) or Hammock (we can provide these if required)

• Sleeping bag and roll mat.

• Food for each day and personal utensils (bowl, mug spoon knife)

• Holdall or expedition rucksack. Plenty of bin liners or drybags.