SUP sunrise in the swamp: Smārde's green swamp

Frequently asked questions:

• 1. What do I need to bring?

  CLOTHING - You'll definitely need weather-appropriate and event-appropriate clothing. Dressing for the weather means checking the forecast the day before the event and preparing your outfit accordingly. If it's raining, wear something rainproof, and if the sun's shining, dress so you're not too hot or cold, etc. Make sure you're comfortable. Also, remember a change of clothes, as this Adventure is on the water and you might get wet. In short, your clothing list might look like this: clothes for water activities, like a swimsuit in warm weather, long pants (ideally waterproof overpants) in cold weather, a sweater/jacket, suitable footwear, and a towel will be handy. Then clothes for when the wind picks up and spare clothes for after the event (in case of an unexpected swim). And it's important to be prepared for rain with a rain jacket, because you never know.
  ADDITIONAL ITEMS - insect repellent (if it's "mosquito season"), sunscreen (if sunny weather is expected), a thermos with a drink (if not included in the Adventure), snacks (if not included in the Adventure), etc.

• 2. Can beginners join the activity?

  The SUP Adventure is meant for everyone - both those who paddle with a SUP board from morning till night, and those who've never done it before. We'll show, explain, and teach everything.

• 3. Will the Adventure take place in unsuitable weather conditions?

  We care about the quality and safety of this Adventure, so it will only happen in weather conditions suitable for this Adventure. Whether the weather is suitable is determined by the Adventure group leader, not any of the participants or their friends. In case of cancellation, we will inform you no later than 12 hours in advance (before the start of the Adventure). If canceled, you can reschedule your participation to another preferred date for this Adventure or even an Adventure with equivalent costs, but only if we cancel the event, not if a participant decides to cancel it themselves.

• 4. How do we get to the Adventure and back?

  Getting to the Adventure start is with your own private transport. If you don't have your own private transport, it's possible to team up and go with other participants of this event. Before the Adventure, we'll try to organize and help so those who drive with their own transport can pick up those who don't, as this way it's possible to share fuel costs (win-win). If this option doesn't suit you, it's possible to go by public transport.

• 5. What should I do if I want to ride with your Adventure transport?

  It's possible to go on the Adventure (and back) with our Adventure transport for a small, but reasonable fee of 10eur/person. Departure and meeting point is Riga center, but we can also pick you up on the way (if it's really on the way). Sign up for our transport by noting in the application form comments that you'll need a ride in our van. The number of spots in our transport is VERY limited.

• 6. Can I go alone?

  You can definitely join by yourself. On the contrary, many people go solo and in that case, you'll have the chance to meet new friends or maybe even find your other half 😉

• 7. Can I join with my own SUP board?

  You can definitely join us with your own SUP board, in that case, the Adventure price will be 15EUR, but drop us a private message so we can sort out the details.

• 8. How to sign up for an Adventure?

  You can sign up for the trip on our website by clicking the "SIGN UP" button and filling out the application form located under the Adventure description. Since there are many interested, but not all are actual travelers, an advance payment is required to confirm participation in the Adventure. The amount of the advance payment depends on the specific Adventure. By paying this advance, your spot in the Adventure is confirmed. If you cancel your participation in the Adventure, the advance payment is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to confirm participation in another trip.

• 9. Signed up, what's next?

  After signing up, mark and reserve these dates for yourself, and slowly start preparing. The day before the Adventure start date, but no later than 6:00 PM, you'll receive an informational email with the exact meeting place, time, and other important "what / where / when" info regarding this Adventure.

• 10. How long can I think about it if I want to sign up?

  You can think about it as long as there are spots available. After that, you can keep thinking, but there won't be any spots left on the trip.

• 11. Is there anything else important?

  The trip's vibe and awesomeness largely depend on the travelers themselves, so if you like to stir up trouble or "mess with the minds" of the organizers and other trip participants, then this trip isn't for you. We've had a couple of grumpy ladies before who annoyed everyone, so if you can't control your mood – DON'T COME! The group leader is ALWAYS right (even if they're not), so if you've decided to join, you'll have to listen to them.