Join us with your SUP, canoe or kayak for our 7km Pawsome Paddle on 17 June at 1pm where we will launch a flotilla of animal lovers down the River Adur to raise money for the animals in our care.
It's up to you what you wear - clothes, wetsuits or fancy dress are fine. We recommend gloves, hat and boots to keep your extremities warm!
The Pawsome Paddle is offered as a SAOR (Swim at Own Risk) event so, although we will have first aiders on site, Paddlers take full responsibility for their safety during the trip and must be experienced enough to take on the challenge. There is no age limit but anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
This is a sponsored event so Paddlers are encouraged to create their own sponsorship page via Enthuse (or your choice of platform). You will have the option to do this as soon as you have registered and we can support this process. Paper sponsorship forms are available on request.
Thank you for taking on the 7km Pawsome Paddle to help us to provide the very best shelter for animals in our care at RSPCA Brighton.
Travel/Parking: There is parking at the Adur Outdoor Centre and we will be running shuttles for Paddlers and their equipment. You can also arrange to be dropped off at the Kings Head Inn if you prefer, or park on the road there.
Crafts: You can ride any craft you like for the paddle - such as Stand Up Paddleboard, Kayak or Canoe - it's entirely up to you! There is no option to hire equipment - you must bring your own.
Registration: Please sign-in at the Kings Head Inn
Timings: The Paddle will leave from 1pm - it is not a race so we will leave at a leisurely pace.
Facilities: There is toilet, changing and showering facilites at the Adur Outdoor Center once you have completed your Paddle.
Covid-19: We will be following any Covid-19 protocols in place on the day.
We ask that if you’re showing any symptoms on the day of the event to please stay at home and do not attend.
Water Safety Advice:
This challenge is for experienced paddlers only on your own equipment. Please ensure that you only take on the challenge if you are proficient both entering the water, paddling for a significant time/distance, and managing your exit.
Disclaimer:
• Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times when on the water.
• All participants must be able to swim a minimum of 20 metres and be confident in the water wearing a buoyancy aid.
• Minimum age to paddle a sit-on-top kayak or stand up paddle board is 10 years old.
• All participants must wear a buoyancy aid at all times whilst on the water.
• Participants must be considerate to all other water users i.e.; fellow
paddleboarders, windsurfers, Kite surfers, canoeists, powered boats and
fisherman.
• You are responsible for ensuring that you have the correct clothing, and are fit enough to paddle comfortably.
• Only launch and land at suitable areas.
• You must always stay with your paddleboard/craft at all times. If you fall off get back on your board straight away as it may drift off due to wind and tide.
• Anyone who appears under the influence of drink or drugs will not be allowed to take part.
• We will not be liable for any death, personal injury, or loss of or damage to goods.
• Participants should be aware that stand up paddle board/canoe/kayak can be dangerous. Hazards include (but not limited to); drowning, hypothermia,repetitive strain injury, slips, trips, falls, biological hazards from river water,skeletal/muscular injuries from paddling or moving equipment. All participants accept exposure the afore mentioned hazards and do not hold RSPCA Sussex North and Brighton responsible for injuries obtained from this activity.
• We do not have any responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage to your personal belongings. You accept that you are taking your personal property on to the water at your own risk.
• People with existing injuries should not participate.