BSumC 2021 - Sunset Paddle
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This event is intended for attendees at BIG Summer Camp 2021.
Join OutdoorLads for a guided paddle around Chichester Harbour AONB and watch the sun setting over the water. You'll be in a double kayak with another OutdoorLad, so you'll be able to enjoy the wonderful moment together.
We'll meet at the designated meeting point at 5pm to sort out car sharing arrangements, ready to leave at 5:15. The slipway is approximately an hour drive from the campsite. On arrival, you'll be met by the lovely Fluid Adventures staff member and their kayaks, ready to start the 2-hour guided sunset kayaking tour of Chichester Harbour.
Depending on the state of the tide, it may be possible to explore the mudflats, and get up close to the wading birds, while they are hunting for food. You may even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one of the seals which frequent the sand banks of Chichester Harbour in the summer.
To finish, if the mood is right, there's a pub nearby serving food until 9pm.
Make sure to check the kit list in the 'What to Bring' section!
Photos:
2 Kayaks POV Image by Kristendawn from Pixabay
1 Kayak Image by Alain Audet from Pixabay
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
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COVID-19 – IMPORTANT, Please read the following before you sign up to this event:
- Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
- You must also immediately self-isolate and not attend the event if you or someone in your household or support bubble shows coronavirus symptoms or tests positive. You can find the NHS self-isolation guidance here.
- OutdoorLads’ Covid-19 Policy for hostel and BIG events applies to this event. On arrival, we will need to see evidence that you are fully vaccinated, or have registered a negative lateral flow test in the last 48 hours, or have Covid-19 antibodies. Evidence of this can be obtained via the NHS App in England, with equivalent schemes available in Wales and Scotland. Our full policy and more details can be found here.
What to bring
Kit provided for you:
- Modern, comfortable kayaks
- Lightweight paddles
- Appropriately sized and correctly fitted buoyancy aid
- Qualified and experienced coach/guide to keep you safe and help you along the way
- Storage areas and drybags to take afloat so you can take your personal possessions with you
- Coaching tips can be provided to enhance your paddling proficiency throughout the trip
- Laminated map of the tour route
- Bottled water
- All safety equipment is carried by our guides
- *Please note all equipment is a maximum of 18 months old
Kit to bring:
- Clothing to paddle in. We recommend old comfortable clothing (leggings or jogging bottoms with microfleece or dry quick tops are ideal - as many layers as you feel you need to stay warm in the conditions). Some people like to wear wetsuits, but we find they can chafe under your arm pits when paddling for any distance.
- Shoes – old trainers will do, but we recommend wetsuit shoes/boots, please no flip flops, or footwear which easily comes off your feet!
- Wind/waterproof outer layer. If you are using a sit on top, consider jacket and trousers, for sit in kayaks only a jacket is typically necessary.
- Towel
- Complete spare change of clothes for afterwards (remember spare shoes and underwear - it's easy to forget these!)
- Camera! (Make sure it's waterproof. We/Fluid Adventures are unable to take responsibility for your camera or associated equipment)
- Money if you wish to make purchases on route (or before/after) - again, something waterproof to carry it in if necessary.
- Suncream/sunhat if necessary
- Any medication you make need personally.
- Food and drink as necessary (snacks for energy if needed).
Food & drink
Bring plenty of water and snacks, as the event is an hour's drive from the campsite, and involves two hours of paddling around.
The Ship Inn is near the slipway for a drink afterwards. The kayaking should finish around 8:30pm, and the pub is said to serve food until 9pm.