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Santa Paddle

Date:
November 28
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Join us for a Christmas cracker of a fundraising challenge at our annual Santa Paddle on Saturday 28th November!

Gather your friends and family in groups of two, six or individuals and head on down to Liverpool Watersports Centre, where we will be holding a 2.5km kayak parade through the iconic Liverpool waterfront, past must see sights such as the M&S Bank Arena, Albert Dock and even the Liver Building dressed in Christmas lights and decorations.

Join us in lighting up the iconic Royal Albert Docks with a convoy of lighted kayaks and canoes for Alder Hey Children’s Charity. The route goes from the Liverpool Watersports Centre, Queen’s Dock passing through the Albert Dock and back round.

Make sure to get involved by bringing all the lights and decorations you need and dressing your kayak to be in with a chance of winning the best dressed kayak competition!
Also make sure to dress appropriately for the activity and the winter weather. Festive dress encouraged!
You will be given a time slot between on the day of the event to come down and decorate your boat. During this time you will also receive your safety brief. Please note that attending your given time slot is required to your taking part in the event. Return at your given time sot to get ready to get into your boat! Refreshments available at centre.

 

Distance: 2.5km (approx. 1 hr)

Minimum age to take part: 8 years old. Please note: one adult per boat must accompany any participant under the age of 18

Suitable for all abilities.

Registration and minimum sponsorship:

Individual– Reg: £35 Min Sponsorship: £150

Team of two– Reg: £60 Min Sponsorship: £300

Team of six– Reg: £165 Min Sponsorship £900

Safety Boat – Reg: £30. Minimum age: 16 years old. No minimum sponsorship.

Pedalo – Reg: £100. Minimum sponsorship: £150

 

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Spectators are encouraged to watch and encourage the procession along their journey, and we politely request that any supporters line the areas outlined in the box to the left, from the Exhibition Centre towards the Royal Albert Dock.

Supporters are also advised that no parking is available at the Liverpool Watersports Centre on the day, and all should look for alternative parking provided around the area.

We aim to ensure all people have access to our events. If you require alternative registration options or other reasonable adjustments in order to participate, please contact community@alderheycharity.org so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.
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