SUP Lass Paddle Adventures – aka Caz Dawson – along with Jonathan Gill and Matthew Phillips will be paddling a 330km route along the Amazon River. The Amazon SUP Challenge 2024 takes place between 2nd-10th June 2024 and McConks has been chosen as the team’s board sponsor.
Engagement with local communities via SUP.
The aim of the Amazon SUP Challenge 2024 is to engage with local communities and learn more about these people’s daily routines and the challenges they face. Scheduled stops will include the Shintuya and Shipetiari communes in the Manu and Ene-Tambo regions of Peru. 80% of the Amazon SUP Challenge support and logistics crew will be from the local communities.
Self sufficiency.
During the journey, the team will be self sufficient with each paddler carrying camping gear, provisions and other essentials. There’s no question the route will be challenging. Facing strong river currents, multiple rapids up to grade 3, high humidity, deforestation, illegal mining activities, and endangered wildlife the team will need to overcome and be resilient.
Caz Dawson – who has a long history of adventure SUP experience to call upon – will be the first female to navigate this route. Understandably Caz is very excited indeed!
Amazon SUP Challenge 2024 supporters.
The Amazon SUP Challenge wouldn’t be possible without the support and help from the following brands and companies –
● McConks | Boards
● Mustang Survival | Clothing and Buoyancy
● Ainsworth | Paddles
● Kelly Kettle | Water Filtration System
● Lifesystems | First Aid Kit, Mosquito Repellent and Suncream
● Waterhaul | Sunglasses
● Sealskinz | Waterproof Socks
● Exposure Lights | Waterproof Torches
● Basecamp Foods | Expedition Meals
● Phizz | Hydration
About the Amazon SUP Challenge 2024 team.
Caroline Dawson: Owner of award winning adventure business, SUP Lass Paddle
Adventures, Caroline is an accomplished paddler and coach, who has successfully
completed several long-distance SUP challenges. Her recent overseas trips include paddling the Vjosa in Albania and working as an expedition guide in Scandinavia. Caroline will be the first female to paddle this stretch of the Amazon River on a stand up paddle board.
Jonathan Gill: An experienced river paddler and partner to Caroline, Jon has previously taken part in a number of team paddle challenges. He is a keen photographer and professional drone pilot. Jon will be responsible for capturing and documenting our journey down the Amazon.
Matthew Phillips: A seasoned paddle boarder and natural leader, who is currently guiding river expeditions in the tropical north of New Zealand. Matt has also spent several seasons guiding SUP adventures in the Panamanian jungle, exploring unmapped areas. Matt will be our jungle expert on this trip.
Track Our Progress: You can track our preparations and progress through our social media channels –
Instagram: @sup_lass or Facebook: SUP Lass Paddle Adventures
Media Contact:
Caroline Dawson
Director SUP Lass Paddle Adventures
su***************@gm***.com
+44(0)7813 084386
www.suplass.com
If you fancy donating via the Just Giving Page to raise funds for the local Amazonian communities we pass through hit the link below –
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/amazonchallenge2024?utm_term=EpPJGVmm7
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