Plymouth College



Welcome to Plymouth College Outdoor Education Blog. Here we will show the vast variety of activities we offer to students throughout the year including Ten Tors, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Overseas Expeditions, Scuba Diving, Sailing, Paddlesport, Rock Climbing and Mountaineering, Mountain Biking, Power Kiting and much more.

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Friday, 25 October 2013

National Pool Lifeguard

Well done to Jake, Paul, Harry and Mr Rees who passed their National Pool Lifeguard Qualification earlier today.

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Sea Kayaking



Today the Upper Sixth continued to develop their sea kayaking skills.  Launching from Wembury Beach they paddled out and around the Mew stone, looking at navigating on the Sea and different towing techniques.  On the way back in they looked at paddling into, across and with waves.

Friday, 11 October 2013

Gold D of E




Today the Gold D of E groups spent the day out walking on Dartmoor in the Postbridge area.  This is their first time out walking on the moor this year.  All the groups did really well. 

Thursday, 10 October 2013

Sea Kayaing




Today the Upper Sixth went sea kayaking round Newton Ferris.  The group paddled out down the River Yealm and did some rock hopping round the coast.  On the way back they looked at formation paddling.  

Padi OW Dives 3 & 4




Back in the water with L6 Adventure students for their final dives to qualify as PADI Open Water divers. Well done to Harry, Brandon and Dom who passed today.

Monday, 7 October 2013

First Open Water Dive






Today the L6 Adventure students took to the water for their first Open Water dive in the sea just off the Hoe in Plymouth. Visibility was limited but the water was a warm 16 degrees and all 5 managed to enjoy a nice swim around.  With a short break, we hit the water for dive 2 to complete some more skills. Only Thursday's dives to go and then we will have 5 more qualified divers.