On the 1st day of the year, you are invited to bring your “vessels” and join us to welcome the new year at Lagoa de Óbidos!

This is an informal event, You can join for free and everyone is welcome to participate!

In a tradition started a few years ago by some friends in the area, water sports fans, who get together on the morning of January 1st for the first paddle of the year, we invite you to come with us as well to welcome the new year at Lagoa de Óbidos.

This is an informal and free event with collection of goods. This year, the collected goods will revert to Refood Caldas da Rainha.

Bring your Kayak, Canoe, Stand Up Paddle board or any other vessel moved “by arms”, or by wind, and come and enjoy a magnificent morning spent immersed in the tranquil landscape of Lagoa de Óbidos.

Intended Goods:
Multipurpose-detergent
Bleach
Dishwashing detergent (industrial machine and manual washing)
Plastic food bags (25x40cm and 20×30 cm)
Painter’s tape (width 2.5 cm)
Other non-perishable foodstuffs

Note:

This is an invitation to join us and not an official organization, so each one will be responsible for themselves in terms of transport, logistics, organization and security.

Intertidal will only be responsible for the registered participants using kayaks provided by us. Mandatory reservation by filling out the form below.

Do you need a Kayak or SUP for this event?

Kayak rental:
Single price per participant: 15 € (in SUP, single or double kayak) – for each registration €5 reverts to Refood Caldas da Rainha

Included in the price:
Material rental (kayak + paddles + seats + vests + waterproof bag – 1 per kayak).
Personal accident insurance.
Neoprene wetsuits available to lend to children and adults – until stocks last.

Depending on availability, participants will travel in double or single kayaks, comfortable and safe, or fast and light, depending on the participant’s preference.

Does not include:
Any other equipment or service not specifically mentioned as included.