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The Silver adventurous journey preparation will begin with a training sessions at school during CCA time in term 1. Campcraft, first aid, equipment, food, emergency scenarios and teamwork will be covered.
You will need to work with your team to plan your equipment and food before your go. Completing the journey will be a team effort and a great challenge.
For safety purposes, tents, sleeping matts, stoves and fuel will be provided at the campsite locations.
Practice AJ
Practice AJ
We will drive up on a Sunday and complete 2 days / 1 night of training for the practice AJ on the Khwae Yai.
With an qualified instructor, you will learn the basics and safety of travelling on a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP). You'll learn to navigate the river and will need to keep your equipment dry.
Qualifier AJ
Qualifier AJ
After a night back in a bed and some last minute supply shopping for the extra food you didn't realise you needed, your team will set off on your Qualifier AJ.
Using your SUPs as transport and carrying all your personal equipment in dry bags, you will embark on a 3 day 2 night AJ on the Khwaie Noi, camping along the way.
There will be a SUP instructor (and teacher) following you at a safe distance behind to ensure safety on the water at all times.
An aim for the AJ will be chosen by the team and everyone will work towards achieving this during hike.
You will present the finding from your aim to Year 9 and Year 10 in an assembly.
AJ Practice and Qualifier Itinerary
AJ Practice and Qualifier Itinerary
Day 0 (Zero), Sunday – Dept School 12:00 Arrive late afternoon / evening. Stay at Latima Boutique Hostel.
Students bring food for AJ (no raw meats)
Day 1 AJ, Monday – Training Day 1. Down-river section of Kwai Yai, skills and river hydrology basics. Transit to Upriver section (lake) for Navigation / Leadership Practice. Paddle to campsite.
Day 2 AJ, Tuesday – Practice AJ. Transit SUP start point (portage around dam). Mimic the Qualifying Journey putting into practice, everything learned so far. Discussion of Journey Purpose. Visit Big C for extra food for Qual AJ. Stay overnight at Latima Boutiques Hostel.
Day 3 Qual AJ, Wednesday – Qualifying AJ. Day 1 transit to SUP start point. 0930, start AJ on Kwai Noi River. Lunch on the river or riverside. 1600, transit/portage to camp
Day 4 Qual AJ, Thursday – Qualifying AJ, Day 2 transit to start point. 0900, start AJ. Lunch on the river or riverside. 1600, transit/portage to camp
Day 5 Qual AJ, Friday – Qualifying AJ, Day 3 transit to start point. 0830, start AJ. Lunch on the river or riverside. Aim to finish AJ at around 1300.
Aim to arrive back at school approx 7pm.
AJ Kit List
AJ Kit List
40 (or 41) Litre dry bag to be packed prior to the SUP journey. This contains your food and clothing for the journey
10 – 15 Litre dry bag for camera and snacks on the SUP journey.
plastic bowl
plastic Tupperware container that seals (for carrying lunch)
knife/fork/spoon set/ one plastic mug
sufficient water containers to carry 3 litres of water (two 1.5 litre bottles is good)
head-torch (preferred) or hand torch
two sets of paddling gear (boardshorts and UV 50 tops are good), socks recomended for covering ankles
one pair of water shoes / walking sandals / trainers that you don’t mind getting wet
pair of flip-flops
waterproof cape (the cheap ones that pack down small and you can pay Bt50 for are good enough)
pair of light long trousers and one long sleeved top for the evenings and morning
clean underwear daily
one clean T shirt
Sun cream
mosquito repellent
hat
a small amount of spending money (for topping up food between AJs and for the minibus journey)
Very light sleeping bag (it is not cold) (pillow - optional)
towel and toiletries for showering / washing.
Team Equipment
One watch with an alarm for the group
notebook and pencil to record aim
Team food for journey (your team should make a plan about who is bringing what and how much).
Tents and Stoves will be provided
Group first aid kit will be provided
Maps / Compass will be provided
Optional
Pajamas
GoPro / waterproof camera – make sure it has a floaty attached (bring string to secure the camera with a safety line). You will need to take care of it and ensure that you have spare batteries.
Notes
We cannot guarantee the security of expensive personal items if not in your care.
You MUST have footwear that you can walk on the river bed in without them coming off (ie not flip-flops) – old trainers or water shoes are good!
Sunglasses and spectacles tend to get lost, so if you bring them, bring some string to secure them on your head.
For safety, all of your team’s tents and cooking stoves will be transported for you to the campsite.
Choose your aim carefully and make sure it is a SMART goal.
Adventurous Journey Expeditions SMART Group Aim Example:
To canoe along the Stagg River in the Northwest Territories. Each day we will paddle 20 - 30 km and camp at designated areas. We will utilize basic paddling techniques and focus on strengthening our strokes each day to help us navigate the wind and water patterns to ensure we reach our campsite before nightfall. We will keep a journal of our route, weather observations and paddling skills learned, these will be included in our journey report along with an analysis of best paddling techniques to navigate the Stagg.
To ensure the safety of everyone involved, this AJ is provided with the support of SUP Kananaburi.
Instructor's from the organisation will train students in all techniques and safety requirements and will be with the groups at all times.
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