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Rule 9.63 Expeditions and Events in Adventurous Country or Onboard Craft

a.    All expeditions within the United Kingdom are covered by this Rule. Prior notification to relevant Commissioners of expeditions involving nights away must be given as described in Rule 9.57l.
b.    Some events will require the leader to hold an appropriate Adventurous Activity Permit.  (Terrain One and above or on board watercraft).  There is no additional requirement to gain a Nights Away Permit if the Activity Permit included an assessment of the skills needed to supervise camping or other residential experiences.