Ripples of Hope: A paddle for the SOS Children's Villages
SOS Children’s Villages, in partnership with Surf House Dubai, is
preparing a family stand-up paddle and kayaking challenge on
September 30th and a more competitive challenge “around the World
Islands” sometime December 2023. All registration fee payment and proceeds* will be donated to the charity to help children's villages in Palestine.
*minus transaction fees, VAT and board rental fees
IACAD PERMIT # PRHCE-001390826
ABOUT THE CHARITY
SOS Children’s Villages is a non-governmental, social development organization which supports vulnerable children without parental care and families in difficult living conditions through services in care, education, health and emergency relief, and advocates for the rights of children and young people, in alliance with a great diversity of partners. SOS Children’s Villages works in more than 130 countries and territories, reaching over one million children, young people, families and caregivers each year.
EVENTS
PADDLE TO THE BURJ WITH FAMILYThe first event will be open to families, individuals who are looking to do a simple paddle from Sunset Beach to Burj Al Arab and back.
Date: 30 September 2023 (Saturday)
Time: 6:30am - 8:30am
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Route: Sunset Beach to Burj Al Arab and back
FOR REGISTRATION CLICK HERE
Inclusions for registration:
- Event T-shirt
- Attendance for one (1) SUP*
- Goody bag from Sponsors
*Since this is a family event and a short paddle to the Burj and back, we can allow 1 adult and 1 child in 1 SUP, if parent/guardian would like to do this (but please be careful)
We will be having a briefing dinner on the 28th September, 6pm at our cafe Single Fin Dubai. A set menu will be available for purchase, feel free to come to the dinner even if you can't make the paddle as we have a surprise in-store for all that attends.
Event Tee Mock Up below:
The next scheduled charity paddle will take place around December of this year with our annual Around the World Charity Paddle, which is more geared towards seasoned and advanced paddlers.
Date: TBD
Time: 6:30am - 2:30pm
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Route: Sunset Beach, around the world islands and back
REGISTRATION To Follow
We could not have made this event possible without the support of our sponsors and assistance from Breitling Middle East, Rip Curl Middle East, CROWN Worldwide Group, The Captain's Club, Hero Boat Tours, Sea & Sol, Loud Mood, Rapt Media and Sun Zapper UAE.