HELP PLEASE! Breakwater Race, Sat 16 September 2023.

[Clive A]

The PPCA has been asked to provide safety cover for this year’s Breakwater Race and I have volunteered to run the kayak safety team. Here are some FAQ’s about the Breakwater Race.

1) What is the Breakwater Race? The Breakwater Race is run by City of Plymouth Amateur Swimming Association and involves competitors swimming from the Breakwater to the Hoe.
2) How many swimmers? There will be a maximum of 10 swimmers.
3) What will the PPCA’s role be? We will provide a kayaker to accompany each swimmer. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of someone else’s fun and is very rewarding.
4) What’s involved? Paddlers will leave Mount Batten at approx. 15:30 on the day and meet the organisers and swimmers at the Breakwater. (Near the lighthouse.) The swimmers then enter the water and swim to the Hoe. We paddle beside each swimmer as safety cover. The race is expected to start between 17:00 and 17:15. All being well we should be back at Mount Batten by 19:30.
5) Do I need to be a brilliant paddler? No. You just need to be able to paddle from Mount Batten to the Breakwater, then to the Hoe and back to Mount Batten. Will paddle out and back together and while you are escorting your swimmer there will be safety boats keeping a watch over you.
6) What boat shall I use? The clue is in the title “kayak safety team.” Most people opt to use sea kayaks but small boats and sit-on-tops work well. Club boats will be available for this event. Open boats and stand-up paddle boards are not suitable.
7) What’s my reward? You will end the day with that wonderfully warm feeling you get when you have helped somebody to achieve something. You will be smiling and will want to hug people.
8) You want to take part? Brilliant. Let me know. 07854648584 or cliveandjoy01@gmail.com You won’t be disappointed.

Clive A.

[Clive A]

Just to clarify, I have booked all the club Atlantic sea kayaks for this event, so if you need a club boat let me know.

Clive A

[Clive A]

If there is someone out there who may want a bit of entertainment this Saturday afternoon, I could do with 1 additional paddler to help with the Breakwater Race. We will be on the water at Mount Batten at 15:30 and should be back by 19:00.

I’d be ever so grateful if one of you lovely peeps could come long. Please let me know.

Thanks.

Clive A
Mob 07854 648584.
Landline 01752 344425
E-mail cliveandjoy01@gmail.com

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