SUNDAY MARCH 20 2016
Port Phillip Bay, Vic
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The Mad Paddle is back for the 3rd time, raising funds for Sandringham Hospital. This paddle across the bay is a non-competitive fundraising event, finishing at Sandringham Yacht Club, and features paddlers raising money and paddling with escort boats for a day of satisfying fun and friendship.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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[av_toggle title=’Q: How long is the paddle?’ tags=”]
A: Don’t know until 2 days prior when we have an idea of wind
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[av_toggle title=’Q: Where does the event start from?’ tags=”]
A: Don’t know, depending on the wind, a westerly will have us starting from Portarlington
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A: Skybus have donated a bus or buses – we leave from Sandy Yacht Club, drivers are organised to take all our boards to the beginning
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[av_toggle title=’Q: Do I need a partner?’ tags=”]
A: We will organise this and work out the most suitable board to share
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[av_toggle title=’Q: How do the teams work?’ tags=”]
A: We have escort boats that can hold up to 5 paddlers on deck and 5 paddlers are in the water, then you transfer in the water, this could be every 30 mins
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A: Getting out on the water a couple of times a week – in rough and windy conditions will help you be ready
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A: We will be posting up on this event page training sessions
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[av_toggle title=’Q: Is it a race?’ tags=”]
A: No it isn’t, its a lot of fun
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[av_toggle title=’Q: Can I just come along for the BBQ ‘ tags=”]
A: Of course, more the merrier
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[av_toggle title=’Q: Can I donate for the silent auction’ tags=”]
A: Absolutely, we are looking for auction items right now
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[av_toggle title=’Q: How much do you hope to raise for the Sandy Hospital’ tags=”]
A: Ideally at least $30,000
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