There are two events Scheduled: 1) Around the island 2) INNER SOUND Loop

These are not races. They are to raise money for the charity SCARS (Registered Charity #922).  We ask each participant to reach out to friends and family to support their effort by donating to SCARS.  We will provide you with flyers to send out to your list of contacts.  You need not worry about pledges, collecting money, etc. as you will be asking donors to transfer money directly to SCARS and identify you as a participant in the transfer details. We will have a media campaign to assist in generating donations for SCARS on your behalf.

Safety is paramount. Due to differences in equipment, physical abilities, etc., there will be large distances between participants.  This will create challenges for our support boats and communications with each of you.  Stay relaxed and look out for one another when at sea.  

Each participant will be required to register and sign a release and waiver form and receive a brightly colored participant shirt to wear during the event (we want you to wear our shirt so we can easily identify you on the water)

Option 1: SCARS K4K ARound-the-Island Participant - 8:00 AM Launch

What to Expect:

This is a two day event (estimated 40 miles in total).

Main K4K- round the island Kayakers;

  • Route 1                 Saturday              Spanish Point Boat Club to Devonshire Bay

  • Route 2                 Sunday                 Devonshire Bay to Spanish Point Boat Club 

Depending on conditions, your equipment and fitness level, kayakers/SUPs can expect to finish around 3:00-4:00 pm on day 1.  Day 2 begins by launching at 8:00 AM sharp ; again, probably around 3:00-4:00; there is a Bar-B-Q for participants and immediate family at The Spanish Point Boat Club beginning at 4:00pm on Sunday June 8th 2024.

 What Assistance Will There Be?
There will be several support boats and jet skis to assist during the journey.  The boats will be carrying drinks and snacks.  Lunch will be provided at a rest point somewhere along the course for the participants.  Every few hours we will stop along the way to stretch out, have lunch, etc.

 Option 2:  SCARS K4K Inner Sound Loop

We are excited to include the Inner Sound Loop option.  The event will take place on Sunday, June 8th at The Spanish Point Boat Club.  Participants will launch from The Spanish Point Boat Club at approximately 1:00 PM and route to be determined.

What Assistance Will There Be?

There will be several support boats and a jet ski to assist during the journey.  The boats will be carrying drinks and snacks. 

Participants and their immediate family will be invited to attend the Bar-B-Q at 4:00 PM at The Spanish Point Boat Club.

Useful Information and Recommended Equipment:

The majority of participants use sit-on-top kays.  In calm conditions, Stand Up Paddleboards have been used as well as Epics and other long and narrow surf skis.  Suggested equipment includes your personal (or borrowed) SUP or Kayak, Paddle, Comfortable Seat (please note that kayaks require registration with Marine & Ports.  Not sure about SUPs): There are various shapes and sizes.  A long (11-13 foot) and narrow kayak will be faster, easier to paddle and track in a straighter line than a short kayak but less stable in choppy surf. A shorter yak (9-10 foot) will be more stable in choppy surf but more difficult to paddle and tend to stray from a straight line track.  

Over the past few years several corporate sponsors have organized relay teams using tandem kayaks.  For more information on forming a relay team contact Debi Ray-Rivers debi@scars.bm or 537-7949.

 •      Sunglasses

•      Sun shirts – All participants will receive shirts with the SCARS logo and those of the corporate sponsors.  We ask that you wear our shirt during the event.

•      Hat

•      Sunscreen

•      Motion Sickness pills

•      Water shoes

•      Paddle Leash

•      Gloves (some prefer not to use gloves)

•      Water bottle (the support boat will not always be nearby)

•      Waterproof bag for phone, music, etc. 

 

Bar-B-Q

  At the conclusion of the event on Sunday (weather permitting), there will be a Bar-B-Q for participants and their family at The Spanish Point Boat Club beginning at 4:00 PM Sunday June 8th 2024.  

 Whom should I contact with questions?

 Participants are invited to call any of the following K4K Committee members:  


 Debi Ray-Rivers        

+1 (441) 537-7949

Debi@scars.bm

  Jerry Rivers

+1 (441) 505-8862

 jerrysemail167@gmail.com


 How to Donate:

 Bank Transfer 

Direct Deposit by HSBC e-banking

011-054541-001 (BMD)

011-054541-511 (USD)

Credit/Debit Card link https://www.scarsbermuda.com/donate/online-donation/