Join us with your Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP), Canoe or Kayak for our 7km RSPCA Brighton Pawsome Paddle on Saturday 27th July at 12.30pm. Where we will launch a floatilla of animal lovers down the River Adur to raise money for the animals in our care.

Its upto you what you wear - Clothes, Wetsuit or even fancy dress are fine :) Although we reccomend water shoes.

The Pawsome Paddle is offered as a SAOR (Swim at Your Own Risk) event so, although we will have First Aiders on site, Paddlers must take full responsibilty for their own safety during the trip and must be experienced enough to take on the challenge. There is no age limit but anyone under 16 years of age 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 RSPCA Brighton Pawsome Paddle Challenge, to help us to provide the very best care for all the animals at our Center in Patcham, Brighton.

 

registrations are not available

There are currently no entry options available for this event.

 

Travel/Parking:

We reccomend being dropped off at the Kings Head Inn- Upper Beeding. To set up your craft. 

There is parking at the Adur Outdoor Center.

Crafts:

You can ride any craft you like for the Paddle- Such as Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP), Kayak, Canoe, Its entirely upto you! 

There is NO option to hire equipment - You must bring your own.

Registration:

Please sign in at the Kings Head Inn - Upper Beeding. from 12.30pm 

Timings:

The Paddle will leave @ 1.30pm SHARP

Please arrive at the KingsHead Pub with plety of time to set up your equipment.

This event is NOT a race, we will be travelling at a leisurely pace.

Facilities:

There is a Toilet, Changing & Showering facilities at the Adur Outdoor Center, once you have completed your Paddle.

Water Safety Advice:

This challenge is for experienced paddlers only - on your own board.

Please ensure that you only take on this 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 whilst on the water.
  • All participants MUST be able to swim a minimum of 20 meters and be confident in the water wearing a bouyancy aid.
  • Minimum age to paddle on their own SUP/Kayak/Canoe is 10 years of age.
  • Participants must be considerate to all other water users i.e; fellow paddleboarders, windsurfers, kite surfers, canoeists, powered boats and fishermen.
  • 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 SUP/Craft at ALL times. If you fall off you need to get back onto 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 participate in this event.
  • We WILL NOT be liable for any death, personal injury, or loss or damage to goods.
  • Participants should be aware that stand up paddleboards/canoes/kayaks can be dangerous. Hazards include (but not limited to); drowning, hypothermia, repetitive strain injury, slips, trips, falls, biological hazards from river water, muscular/skeletal injuries from paddling or moving equipment. ALL participants accept exposure to the afore mentioned hazards and do not hold RSPCA Sussex North & 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 tht you re taking your personal property at you own risk.
  • People with existing injuries SHOULD NOT participate