Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential: Adventure Week

Location: Set on the shores of the Solent and backed by the New Forest National Park, Calshot offers the perfect blend of coastal and land adventure
Ideal For: Gold DofE participants and anyone looking to experience the best that the Solent has to offer. This immersive residential is designed to stretch your comfort zone, build your confidence, and ignite your passion for adventure.
From Climbing to Snowsports, Sailing in the Solent to riding one of the UK’s velodromes, every day offers a new challenge.

🔍 What You’ll Experience
🧗 Learn to Climb – go from complete beginner to competent climb with a day of climbing instruction
🚴 Velodrome Cycling - Ride on one of the UK’s iconic velodromes, learning track cycling techniques and pushing your speed and stamina.
🛶 Solent Kayaking - Explore the Solent by kayak, navigating coastal waters and building paddling skills in a safe, supportive environment.
⛷️ Ski and Snowboard Sessions - Try skiing or snowboarding on Calshot’s indoor slope, perfect for beginners or those looking to refine their technique.
⛵ Sailing on the Solent - Take the helm and experience sailing on one of the UK’s most famous stretches of water. Learn the fundamentals of boat handling, teamwork, and sail control while building confidence on the water and experiencing the excitement of harnessing the wind to power your journey.

Additional Information
- Arrive between 0900-1130 Monday morning. Leave from 1345 Friday.
- Participants will stay in our accommodation buildings right here on the stunning Calshot Spit.
- The first meal is served at Monday lunchtime and the last meal served at Friday lunchtime.
- Develop practical skills across multiple adventure disciplines
- Explore pathways into outdoor instruction and leadership
- Build confidence, resilience, and teamwork
- Make lasting friendships with fellow adventurers
- Calshot is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. This course is also recognised as suitable for the Residential section of the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

- Sunday night accomodation: Available on site (subject to availabiltiy and for participants being aged 18+).
- Transfers: 11am pick-up available from Southampton Train Station (subject to availability).
- Please email calshot.bkgs@hants.gov.uk for more information or to register your interest. 

Looking for a more water based week check out our Watersports Development Week,
or for a more Environmental week check out our Marine Biology, Environmental Sciences and Adventure week

If you can’t see any availability, email us at calshot.bkgs@hants.gov.uk to see when this activity will next be available to book or to register your interest with us.