It's June... summer solstice month! We're planning a beach breakfast and (optional!) kayak on the morning of Sun 22nd.
As with all our Wander & Wonder events, the idea is to create some time and space to be in nature, dabble in some mindfulness, and share some seasonal reflections / wisdom.
Lots of info for this one, so here goes:
WHERE: Breakfast will be along the shore in River Hamble Country Park. Aiming for this spot near the swimming jetty: ///rave.curvy.truckload
FOOD: We'll bring along a simple brunch of pastries, fruit, tea & coffee. You're welcome to bring extras for yourselves or to share - perhaps some fruit juice, additional fruit, muffins... whatever floats your boat!
TO KAYAK OR NOT TO KAYAK? I love kayaking. You might like it, too. It's a lovely way to experience nature. Or you might not. Or you might want to give it a try. It's all good. This is a fairly easy beginner paddle from Swanwick Hard up the Hamble - I think it will take us around an hour on the way, with the tide, and a bit longer on the way back (against the tide).
We've got many kayaks (the Jacklin-Killaars fleet!), life jackets of varying sizes, and a few dry bags. I'll need to know who's up for kayaking by the 12th, so I can organise extra kit if needed. I'll also give Team Kayak more info about what you might want to wear etc. but won't overload everyone with that here!
BRING: Yourselves. A solstice-y poem, reflection, thought, if you'd like to share one. Picnic blanket or chair. Plate / mug / cutlery. Extra food if you like!
TRAVEL: Don't fancy kayaking? Don't worry! There'll be a group cycling down from Monty's - let me know if you'd like to join them. Or you can make your own way there. I don't think I have capacity to sort people out with lifts but feel free to ask / offer below.
TIMINGS: Will confirm exact timings, but looking at roughly:
8.30 - Kayakers meet at Swanwick Hard
9.15 - Cyclists meet at Monty's
10-11ish - Breakfast / solstice-y reflections on the beach
11ish - Kayakers paddle back
12 - Kayakers reach Swanwick Hard
So...
let me know in comments below:
If you'd like to join us for breakfast
if you're interested in kayaking
Looking forward to it!
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