5 Day Sail and Kayak Journey

What’s the Deal?

Get ready for an awesome five-day sail and kayak adventure around the Hauraki Gulf! If you're between 14-18 years old, this journey is perfect for you. It's all about discovering new things about yourself, making a positive impact on the environment, and having a blast while doing it.

What to Expect:

Length: Five days

Who Can Join: Any teenager aged 14-18
Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award:
- The 5 day programme meets the requirement for BOTH the Practice and Qualifying Adventurous Journey at Bronze, Silver or Gold. Or
- The 5 day programme meets the requirement for the Gold Residential Project.
- Important: Please discuss with your DOE Leader to ensure your goals will be met by participating in this journey.

Sailing Fun:

Boats: Spend two nights on either Lion New Zealand or Steinlager 2, legendary boats from New Zealand’s sailing history.

Activities: Learn to sail, help with meals, sleep on board, and take turns doing different sailing tasks.
Skills: Learn to read the weather, plan routes, teamwork, do beach clean-ups, build rafts, solve problems, and improve communication.

Kayaking Adventure:

Provider: Auckland Sea Kayaks
Activities: Spend two nights kayaking and camping.
Skills: Learn map reading, navigation, Leave No Trace principles, and practice leadership and teamwork with guidance from experienced instructors.

Training:

Before the Trip: You’ll get full training on kayaking and sailing.
Online Meeting: There’s a required online meeting (up to 1 hour) before the trip.
DOE Training: If you're doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award, you need to complete the online Preparation and Training for an Adventurous Journey.

Trip Dates:

20th January to 24th January 2025

13th April to 17th April 2025

Cost:

Price: $1,575 including GST for 5 days + booking fee
What’s Included:
- All sailing, kayaking, and camping gear
- Professional guides and instructions
- Accommodation on the yacht and in tents for kayaking
- All meals

How to Join:

You can join even if you’re not doing the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.
Make sure to talk with your DOE Leader to confirm this trip meets your requirements.

This five-day sail and kayak adventure is packed with fun and learning. You’ll gain new skills, make new friends, and have an experience you'll never forget. Whether you're working towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or just looking for an epic adventure, this journey is for you!