Will He Make It?

There appears to be some doubt as to whether Fijian Joeli Nabuka wilt indeed cross this turbulent river with the aid of a rope—but he made it. Nabuka was one of 63 potential leaders who in May underwent some rigid training in bushcraft at the Queen Victoria School, Fiji, as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. The scheme encourages young people to make best use of their leisure by following activities that are both enjoyable and purposeful.

Physical fitness and knowledge of bushcraft are among the require ments. — Photo: Rob Wright.