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PADDLE OUT FOR COP28
A PEACEFUL CAMPAIGN FOR OCEAN HEALTH + HUMAN HEALTH
About The Event
The Paddle Out for COP28 is a symbolic community gathering in the ocean, uniting surfers, SUPers, divers, ocean lovers and ocean stewards to raise awareness for ocean conservation during the biggest event for climate change in the world: COP28.
Believed to have begun as an ancient Hawaiian tradition, a paddle out is a ceremony typically used to celebrate and pay tribute to surfers who have passed away. Paddle outs have evolved beyond the concept of memorials and are now a way of honouring or paying tribute to other causes related to the ocean.
This Paddle Out is an activity where attendees will paddle from the beach out to the sea, following a route of 2km, where they will form a circle and pay tribute to the ocean.
Paddlers can use SUP (stand up paddle boards), surf boards, kayaks, dragon boats, or other water vessels.
We are forming a circle in the ocean where we will link together, and set our intentions for a better world, improving ocean conservation, and reflecting on how the ocean can help our mental health.
TIMINGS
7am-11:30am
Paddle start time is 8:30am
TICKET CATEGORIES
WBYB (We Bring Your Board): AED 250
BYOB (Bring Your Own Board): AED 175
Spectator: AED 175
Kids: AED 75
BLUE MIND ZONE
• All Day Beach + Pool Access to JA The Resort
• Emirates Diving Association
• Ice Baths – Heal Hub
• Yoga – YoFit Studios
• Marine Debris Workshop – Chloe Blue Diving
• Art Workshop – Studio Passepartout
• Educational Workshop – Azraq
• Pop-Up Clinic – Psychiatry & Therapy Centre
• Climate Café hosted by Climate Club
• F&B Samples + Snacks (Sambazon)
• Drinking Water – Liquid of Life
• Recycling by REE
• Entry to Prize Draw
