To celebrate AYP’s 65th Anniversary next year, the Award Office organised the “Gold Level Hiking and Canoeing Adventurous Journey Training Course” in June 2025. After months of hiking and canoe training, the participants successfully completed the four-day, three-night assessment journey from 11 to 14 October. The first two days involved a hiking expedition in Hong Kong, followed by two days of canoeing in Shenzhen’s Daya Bay.
On the first morning, a set-off ceremony was held at HKAYP Jockey Club Duke of Edinburgh Training Camp. We were honoured to have Mr. Victor Pang Wing Seng, MH, JP, Vice-Chairman of the Award Council as the Guest of Honour, together with other Award Council members, representatives from the Mainland guiding unit and representatives from various Operating Authorities and User Units attended to cheer on the participants. As the starting horn sounded, the participants set off on their journey. They began with initial nerves, but finished by completing the assessment with confidence and enjoyment.
