5 Day sail and kayak Overview
Program Goals
Develop Grit and Determination: Challenge students to push their limits and achieve personal and shared goals.
Foster Collaboration: Promote teamwork through engaging outdoor activities.
Teach Practical Skills: Focus on navigation, weather reading, course setting, and group cooking.
Build Resilience and Decision-Making: Test students' resilience and challenge their decision-making abilities.
Enhance Personal Growth: Provide a transformative experience that fosters friendships and life skills.
Activities Breakdown
Sailing with NZ Sailing Trust (2.5 Days)
Vessels:
Lion New Zealand
Steinlager 2
Historical Significance: Both vessels were sailed by Sir Peter Blake in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.
Learning Opportunities:
Sailing basics and advanced navigation techniques
Detailed weather reading and course setting
Group meal preparation and nutrition
Sleep aboard in a watch rotation system to simulate real sailing conditions
Beach clean-ups and raft building
Complex problem-solving and advanced communication activities
Personal Development:
Enhances leadership and teamwork skills
Promotes environmental stewardship through hands-on activities
Develops advanced sailing skills and resilience
Kayaking with Auckland Sea Kayaks (2.5 Days)
Learning Opportunities:
Advanced kayaking skills and safety techniques
Camping in natural settings with a focus on self-sufficiency
Leading and being led by peers to build leadership qualities
Advanced map reading and navigation
Understanding and applying Leave No Trace principles in more complex scenarios
Personal Development:
Promotes leadership and teamwork in challenging environments
Encourages environmental responsibility through active participation
Develops practical navigation skills and resilience
Fosters independence and self-confidence
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1-2.5: Sailing
Day 1:
Introduction to sailing vessels and safety briefing
Basic and advanced sailing instructions
Setting sail and beginning watch rotation
Evening group meal preparation and debrief
Day 2:
Continuation of sailing with focus on advanced navigation and weather reading
Participation in beach clean-ups and raft building
Leadership and complex problem-solving activities
Evening reflections and skill assessments
Day 2.5:
Final sailing activities and preparation for kayaking phase
Departure from sailing vessels
Day 2.5-5: Kayaking
Day 2.5:
Introduction to kayaking equipment and safety
Basic and advanced kayaking skills
Evening camp set-up and group meal preparation
Day 3:
Full day kayaking expedition with advanced map reading
Leadership rotations and team-building exercises
Evening camp activities and reflections
Day 4:
Kayaking to different locations, practicing advanced navigation skills
Environmental education and application of Leave No Trace principles
Evening group discussion and skill sharing
Day 5:
Final kayaking challenge and debrief
Pack up and return to starting point
Closing ceremony and feedback session
Key Takeaways
Life Skills: Students gain advanced skills in navigation, teamwork, and leadership.
Resilience and Independence: Through challenging activities and team dynamics.
Environmental Stewardship: Understanding and applying environmental principles in daily life.
Personal Growth: Transformative experience fostering self-confidence and lasting friendships.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH (OPTIONAL)
The programme is structured in a way that allows the participants to complete components of the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award (DOE) if relevant to them (this is optional). The programme components meet the requirements for the Adventurous Journey and as such, any participants who are interested in using this programme for DOE can do so. For those not completing the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award, they will receive the same quality of programme and experiences.
COST $1,575.00 INCL GST PER PERSON.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE (WORTH $1,175.00) - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Cost includes use of kayak and sailing vessel, experienced instructors/assessors, experienced yacht skipper and crew, food, camping equipment, accommodation camping and on board yacht.
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This 5 day programme qualifies for Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Silver Award Adventurous Journey and Qualifying Journey for Gold Award. The programme is not only for Duke of Edinburgh Award students. All are welcome!