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The Paddle Skedaddle is a 26.5km (16.5 miles) ‘One-Way Point to Point’ race for Stand Up Paddle, Prone Board and Kayaks taking in the most stunning parts of the Norfolk Broads!
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The last part of the course which takes you on route and initially (sorry to say) past the finish line and onward for the final 2.5km where you’ll turn around a turn buoy and then back 2.5km to the finish right outside of our race HQ and campsite – Ferrygate Camping – so, after a long session on the water, you’ll have around 200m to walk back to your tent or van!
The Paddle Skedaddle is the only one-way point-to point paddle event on the Norfolk Broads, and is a perfect event to conquer if you’re taking part in the bigger Norfolk Broads Ultra which happens a little later in the year.
The Paddle Skedaddle is 26.5km (16.5mils) of fun, beauty and watery-joy for Stand Up Paddlers, Kayakers and Prone Boarders which winds it’s way along the well known three rivers that make up the majority of the northern broads network, taking in some of the most iconic areas and features of the Norfolk Broads.
The event is totally unique in it’s a ‘point to point’ nature so you’ll never see that same area or land marks twice! The route starts at Sutton Staithe Hotel and first covers the still and quiet tree-lined backwaters of the River Ant which after a couple of miles of paddling leads on to the first big expanse of water which is Barton Broad, so if it’s a tad breezy here hold on to your hats..!
Then you’ll cruise through the chocolate box waterside village of Irstead and on to How Hill, under Ludham Bridge, and then on to the River Bure and past the hugely historic and 1,000 year old St Benets Abby. You’ll then steam on past the only white painted water wind pump of Thurne Mill on the River Thurne, and then on to Potter Heigham where you’ll have to duck under the medieval stone bridge (which of course this is haunted…!).
14ft SUP – 12’6 SUP – HB & Inflatable
Prone
Kayak, SurfSki & OC
“All pre-registered paddlers will get their hands on a 100% ethically printed Organic cotton Paddle Skedaddle shirt printed with 100% water-based inks, a locally sourced and handcrafted finishers memento and winners trophies..”
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Further event information, cancellation and refund policy.
In order to take part in the 2023 Paddle Skedaddle, you must read and understand the following:
You should have the ability and to have appropriately trained to reach the 15km checkpoint (Thurne Mill) within 2.5 hours of your start time, and that the total amount of time allowed to complete the course is 5 hours. Should this not be the case then the organisers have the right to ask all participants who do not make these cut-off allowances to withdraw from the event.
Paddlers may wish to carry on after this point, but accept that they will no longer be covered by the event insurances or safety cover and complete the event at their own risk – please note that this is without prejudice and is for safety reasons only.
Minimum Age Restriction.
The minimum age for participation in The Paddle Skedaddle is 18 and the paddler must be of that age on the day of the event. This age restriction is due to the challenging environment of the Norfolk Broads and by the request of the event insurers.
The Paddle Skedaddle is organised by Norfolk SUP Racing in partnership with 360 Active Ltd and is insured by Sportscover and underwritten by Certain Underwriters at Lloyds. First Aid responders, water safety and rescue craft will be present throughout the duration of the event.
Refunds, Participant Cancelations, Withdrawals & Deferals.
You are eligible for a full refund (minus a the online booking fee) within the 14 days cooling off period from the day of booking – Note: The cooling off period does not apply where a booking is made within 14 days of the event date. Any withdrawals after the 14 days cooling off period will not be eligible for a refund. Deferrals to the next years event cannot be accepted however, you are able to transfer to another participant – please email if this is to be the case.
Due to the nature of sporting events we are unable to make exceptions for injuries, pregnancy etc.
Course Amendment & Cancellation Policy.
Norfolk SUP Racing will host the best and safest event possible. In the event of circumstances beyond our control which results in potentially unsafe conditions, NOA SUP Racing will either:
Amend the course to make the event safe.
or
Where conditions cannot be made safe, cancel the event.
Where the event is modified under condition 1 above, no refund will be applicable. In the event of a cancellation under condition 2 above, competitors will be offered the option to transfer to the next years event under the same terms of their existing registration. Where possible, we shall give at least 24 hours notice to any potential amendment or cancellation. No refunds will be offered if cancellation is due to an unforeseeable natural disaster or ‘act of God’.
If you have any further queries please email: [email protected]