DofE Open Gold Sailing Expeditions

Join British Offshore Sailing School's DofE Open Sailing Expeditions if you're looking to set sail for your expedition without a team. You'll get the chance to join other adventurous individuals and complete your training, practice, and assessed expeditions from the UK base. The 10-day expeditions also include a presentation as part of your DofE program, as well as enrolment in the online Inter-active Essential Navigation and Seamanship course.

The cost of the program starts from £1,450 per person and can be done in one 10-day block during the summer or split into two phases. The first phase includes a 5-day training and practice expedition during Easter or Summer half-term, followed by a 5-day assessed expedition in the summer. If you choose to split the program, you'll need to sail with the same participants for both parts.

The practice expedition must be completed in the UK, but if weather permits and the crew is strong enough, you may have the chance to sail to France for the assessed expedition. The prices cover food, accommodation, mooring fees, fuel, wet weather gear, and VAT where applicable.

The upcoming open sailing expedition dates for 2024 with British Offshore Sailing School are as follows: 06 – 15 July 2024 (4 spaces available), 20 – 29 July 2024 (3 spaces available), and 24 August – 02 September 2024 (FULL). Split expedition dates are 27 – 31 May 2024 and 05 – 09 August 2024.

Your expedition will have a specific aim, and the data recorded during your sailing journey will be the foundation of your final expedition presentation. On the website, you can find some guidance and suggested aims for your DofE sailing expedition.

The guide price for the program is £1,450 per person. Keep in mind that availability is being regularly updated due to high demand, so it's best to give British Offshore Sailing School a call at 02380 457733 to check availability before booking online. Thank you.