Irklenčių turas Merkio žemupiu 05-25 | goSUP

We invite you to join the May paddleboard (SUP) tour on the Merki River and get ready for the upcoming summer season!

We will sail down the Merki river, from Puvočiai to the legendary Merkinė mound. This route is very fun, the Merkys has collected its tributaries and flows at a faster current, but there are almost no obstacles on the way, so the route is safe even for first-time paddlers.

TIME. Please arrive before 11.00, a minibus will arrive to take you all to the starting point, we will be waiting there with all the equipment prepared for you. We start with a briefing, during which you will hear all the necessary information: how to properly get on the paddle board, how to swim correctly, what to do if you fall, which route to swim and other important rules of behavior on the water. The instruction takes about 15 minutes, then you will be swimming. The length of the route is about 13 km, which is about 3-4 hours. swimming down the river. The entire expedition should be planned for up to 5 hours. (with preparation, instructions, packing after the hike).

PLACE. We will meet in Merkinė town at the parking lot near Merkinė mound
link to the map https://goo.gl/maps/JWhEo5b2whjnFBJTA We will leave the cars here, the bus will take you to the starting point, so you will be at your cars immediately upon arrival.

CLOTHING. Wear loose, sporty clothes that won't interfere with wading into the water (you can also roll up your pants:) Choose clothes depending on the weather, if the weather promises to be cooler - have warmer clothes. Swimming in cool weather is recommended with special footwear or sports shoes. Swimming will take place in nature, so don't forget to take mosquito repellent, sun protection and drinking water. We recommend having dry clothes in the car in case you accidentally fall (very unlikely, but better to be prepared).

PRICE. The price of the Merkis river tour is EUR 45 (the price includes: instruction, all necessary equipment, transportation from the finish to the starting point).
In case of very unfavorable weather conditions (storm, thunderstorm or other dangerous natural phenomenon), which may endanger the participants of the event, the event may not take place at the scheduled time and may be postponed to another date by mutual agreement.

PARTICIPANTS. People from 10 years old can participate in the paddleboard tour. with an accompanying adult. BEFORE PURCHASING A TICKET FOR CHILDREN, YOU MUST CONTACT THE ORGANIZERS BY PHONE BECAUSE THE QUANTITY OF CHILDREN'S PADDLES IS VERY LIMITED. We remind you that during the tour the accompanying instructor does not swim together.

Participation in the tour is prohibited for persons under the influence of alcohol or other substances. The organizers reserve the right not to provide the service to intoxicated persons and not to refund the money for the paid ticket.

If the tour takes place, but the client does not come to it and due to his/her non-arrival in advance (24 hours before the start of the tour) without contacting the administration using the contacts indicated on the ticket, the ticket is considered used. The purchased ticket is valid only for the tour whose date is indicated on the ticket. The money for the purchased ticket is refunded only if the tour is cancelled. In order to change tickets, an exchange fee of EUR 5 is applied. You can exchange tickets for the next tour no later than 24 hours before the departure. until the start of the tour.

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