We are going on a PADDLELIFE SURFSKI HOLIDAY and we invite you to join us!!!!!!!
We are SO excited to be heading to "Surfski Paradise" for a couple of days of fun! PaddleLife is pairing up with LivingSea, along with the support of European Surfski Champion, Esteban Medina!
Please check out www.livingsea.es/en/ for more information on this "Surfski Meeting Point".
We have a long weekend of surfski learning and downwind fun planned. Come hang out with surfski experts, Sean Rice and Esteban Medina for an unforgettable learning experience.
We welcome all levels of surfski paddler. We have safety boats available for every downwind paddle - this is the chance to give downwind paddling a chance in a comfortable setting - warm water, friends to paddle with, fantastic coaches and your own safety boats! The destination can't get better. WE ARE SO EXCITED!
Location: Alcaravaneras Beach, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
SCHEDULE:
We are going to arrive on the afternoon of Wednesday 10th August and leave on Tuesday 16th August. You are welcome to arrive anytime beforehand. It is a beautiful place to explore and experience. Once you arrive, we will do general "hanging out, sight seeing, paddling, beaching" etc.
Wednesday 10th - Thursday 11th
- Arrival of paddlers, socialising, hanging out, exploring the island, paddling
Friday - 12th August: PaddleLife Activities "officially" start
- AM: Welcome Breakfast followed by a 3 hour paddling workshop. In this time we will go over equipment set-up, stroke technique, safety on the water etc
- PM: Downwind Time!
Saturday - 13th August
- AM: 3 hours paddling workshop. In this time we will focus on "perfecting run-riding, reading the waves and improving performace".
- PM: Downwind Time!
Sunday - 14th August
- AM: 3 hours paddling workshop. In this time we will focus on training tips, paddling faster and tricks of the trade.
- PM: Downwind Time!
- Evening: Closing Dinner
Price Per Person: 700 Euro
Whats included:
- Three full days or workshops and downwind paddles
- Instructors for all morning workshops and to take you on downwind paddles in doubles or shadow you in singles. Sean Rice and Esteban Medina will be amongst these instructors.
- Gear (Surfski, Paddles, PFD and Leashes) - of course, you are welcome to bring your own paddles, PFD and Leashes if you prefer.
- Transfers and logistics for all downwind runs
- Safety RIBs for all downwind runs
- T-Shirt
- Visor
- Welcome Breakfast and Dinner
- Insurance for paddling
- Transfers from airport (between 9am - 9pm)
These are the Surfski Boats we have available:
Available Boats:
BEGINNER:
V8 -5
CRUZE -5
BOOST-2
INTERMEDIATE:
FENN XT-3
ZEST-1
VAULT-2
ADVANCED:
FLASH-2
PULSE-4
SURF-2 (LIFESAVING)
DOUBLE
BLAST -2
ZEST-3
FENN ELITE-1
* We will communicate with you beforehand about boats. If you do not see a suitable boat for you, please contact us and we will do our best to accomodate your preference.
Accomodation is not included: There is a wide range of accomodation options avaialbe in all price ranges. You can either book your own accomodation near the venue, or alternatively you can contact Alberto of Living Sea (alberto@livingsea.es). He will assist you with accomodation. Accommodation options start at just 50 euro per night for an apartment for 2 people + sofa for child.
Travel to and from Gran Canaria is not included: There are relatively cheap flights from all European major cities. Flights can be booked on your own or through Alberto (alberto@livingsea.es). The airport is Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Meals: Food is not included (apart from welcome breakfast and dinner on the last evening). However we will probably go out to eat at the local restaurants in the evenings. You are welcome to join us for dinner or do your own thing. There will be lots of socialising, eating and drinking on offer. It's all up to you!
If you are interested and have more questions or would like more information then pop us an email: info@yourpaddlelife.com and we will get back to you ASAP!
