Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

We are proud to announce that Excelsior is now an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

If you are working towards your Gold Award you can now take the 5 Day Residential Section on board our fine ship, sharing challenges and making decisions with new people from a variety of different backgrounds.

This team-based residential setting will broaden your horizons and encourage you to make a significant difference whilst giving you all the excitement that sailing a traditional wooden ship provides.

Our DofE residentials for 2015 are planned for May 16th – 20th and July 27th – 31st. We may be able to accommodate other dates as part of planned trips. Please see our Voyages and Events page for our itinerary.

The cost is £450 per head including food, safety equipment and waterproofs.

Contact us at sailing@excelsiortrust.co.uk or telephone 0845 308 2323

Through completing the Residential section you will:
• Meet people
• Develop the confidence to thrive in an unfamiliar environment
• Build new relationships and show concern for others
• Work as part of a team towards shared goals
• Accept responsibility for themselves and others
• Develop communication skills and effective coping mechanisms
• Develop respect and understanding for others
• Show initiative
• Develop the skills and attitudes to live and work with others

In cases of hardship we may be able to assist you to raise a bursary towards the cost of your residential.