TRAINING
Training & Development Events (Kayaking and Mountaineering)
These training events are essential for those selected to participate in Ex Midnight Sun. You must attend all 3 training weekends, but can choose which of the 2 training weeks you wish to attend. These events will focus on getting you qualified to at least proficiency level in your chosen activity, on team building and on survival skills in a harsh environment. They will also focus on refreshing instructor skills, as well as training everyone in the first aid skills necessary for Greenland.
29 Feb – 2 Mar Mountaineering and Kayaking Development Weekend 1
9-15 Mar & 16-22 Mar – Ex Midnight Kayak. Training Expedition - Kayaking
15 - 22 Mar & 23-30 Mar – Ex Midnight Skye. Training Expedition - Mountaineering
25 - 27 Apr Mountaineering and Kayaking Development Weekend 2
30 May – 1 Jun Mountaineering and Kayaking Development Weekend 3/ Launch Event
More details of all the events detailed above will follow shortly.
Sailing – EX TERRITORIAL CHALLENGE
These training expeditions are essential for those selected to participate in Ex Midnight Sun. Once selected for the main expedition, you must complete three sessions; although it is not essential to attend the same session as the crew of your chosen leg, you should make ever endeavour to because team building and routine on board play a major part in developing your survival skills in a harsh environment. The training will focus on making you familiar and proficient with all the procedures and skills required to sail a Challenge 67 yacht, whilst getting to know and learning to work efficiently with your skipper, mate and watch. Two crews of 16 will be selected, 14 to sail to Greenland with 2 reserves.
Training Plan
1-3 Feb 08 Challenge 67 Training in the Solent for those selected for Leg 2
29 Feb – 2 Mar 08 Challenge 67 Training in the Solent for those selected for Leg 1
15-20 Mar 08 Ex Midnight Sail – expedition to Fastnet for those selected for Leg 2
25-30 Mar 08 Ex Midnight Sail– expedition to Fastnet for those selected for Leg 1
18-20 Apr 08 Challenge 67 Training in the Solent for those selected for Leg 2
9-11 May 08 Challenge 67 Training in the Solent for those selected for Leg 1
New date 6 - 8 Jun 08 Challenge 67 Training in the Solent for those selected for Leg 2
All volunteers are asked to check the updated nominal roll for Selection and inform Capt Giles of any changes to enable the correct administration and catering to be in place.