About the Amazon Challenge
From the 2nd - 10th June 2024
- Stand up paddle boarding 334km through the remote rainforest of the Peruvian Amazon.
- Engaging with indigenous communities to promote ecotourism opportunities through knowledge transfer and awareness raising.
- A fully independent paddle, carrying our own gear and water supply.
- Encountering strong currents, multiple rapids up to grade 3, 100% humidity, illegal deforestation activities and endangered wildlife.
Meet the SLPA 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 a guide in Scandinavia. Caroline will be the first female to paddle this stretch of the Amazon on a 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 keen adventure 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. |
People | Purpose | Planet - Support Us
For the challenge we are looking for donations from individuals or businesses who share our ethos.
Help us create positive impact through adventure:
> PEOPLE | Educating Communities
Delivery of ecotourism workshops to the Shipetiari and Shintuya communities in the Manu and Ene-Tambo regions of Peru.
> PURPOSE | Supporting Eco-Conservation
Enabling eco-conservation projects through the Manu Bio and Los Amigos Biological Stations.
> PLANET | Ethical Adventure
Promoting ethical adventures and environmentally-conscious endeavours.
And in return we will:
Help us create positive impact through adventure:
> PEOPLE | Educating Communities
Delivery of ecotourism workshops to the Shipetiari and Shintuya communities in the Manu and Ene-Tambo regions of Peru.
> PURPOSE | Supporting Eco-Conservation
Enabling eco-conservation projects through the Manu Bio and Los Amigos Biological Stations.
> PLANET | Ethical Adventure
Promoting ethical adventures and environmentally-conscious endeavours.
And in return we will:
- Make a financial donation (£500pp) and work directly with the indigenous communities to develop environmentally focussed income streams, helping to reduce the need for further deforestation.
- Promote your support via our social media platforms, press and website.
- Your name and logo on our paddle gear.
- A digital folder of high quality images and videos from the challenge.
- An invite to a pre challenge webinar to meet the team and a post challenge webinar to hear first hand all about our Amazonian adventures.
Our Sponsors So Far...
For Amazon Challenge 2024 we are proud to be supported by:
- 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
Track Our Progress
You can track our preparations and progress through our social media channels - Instagram and Facebook.
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