COASTEERING IN GIBRALTAR
What is Coasteering?
The activity of coasteering involves making you way
along the coastline usually along steep cliffs and
rocky outcrops. We use a variety of techniques that
may include other outdoor activities such as walking,
scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling (rappelling),
and swimming.
Where do we meet?
We meet at the IN2ADVENTURES Sandy Bay Acti-
vity centre where we can start our activity enjoying
our beautiful beach. We like our clients to use public
transport if possible, in order to reduce our carbon
footprint. Please get in touch if you need some ad-
vice.
What kind of equipment do you provide?
We provide all the technical equipment you will
need for this activity; this is routinely inspected and
is UIAA approved (Union International de Associa-
ciones Alpinistas). You will be given a wet suit, sa-
fety helmet and climbing harness. Before we start,
we will give all participants a comprehensive safety
brief and how to use the equipment correctly.
How fit do I need to be?
An average level of mobility will help you enjoy the
day. But this activity is easily tailored to any fitness
level.
What is the minimum age that can come coas-
teering?
We recommend that children should be 9 or over for
this activity. Please let us know if any of the partici-
pants are weak or non-swimmers.
What should I bring?
Old trainers that will get wet. Change of clothes.
Towel. Sun Cream. Water.
If you have long hair, please tie it up but remember
that you will need to put a helmet on.
Avoid loose or dangly bits.
Can I bring my own kit and equipment?
Yes, but it will be inspected by the instructor to make
sure it is serviceable and correct.
Morning itinerary:
We meet at the Activity center at 10:00 am.
Get changed into wetsuits 10:00 – 10:30 am.
Start the route – 10:30 am.
Arrive at the end – 12:30 pm.
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Afternoon Itinerary:
We meet at the Activity center at 2:00 pm.
Get changed into wetsuits 10:00 – 2:30 pm.
Start the route – 2:30 pm.
Arrive at the end – 4:30 pm.
The standard route is as follows:
Start at the activity center, receive equipment induc-
tion and safety briefs. Walk a few hundred meters to
the north end of the beach and climb the steps to the
old cable platform where the group will abseil into
the shoreline.
Follow the shoreline north towards Black Strap cove
by scrambling over rocks swimming between pools
and generally making progress. Continue north past
the cove to ‘Frieda’ (the jump) this is an optional
jump for those brave enough to do it.
After jumping climb up to the Zip line launch point.
Zoom along our amazing 100m line and arrive at the
south end of Black Strap Cove.
At this point we make our way back to the Activity
Centre, depending on time left and prevailing condi-
tions either by wild swimming or walking or a com-
bination of both.
What if the weather is bad?
We can usually continue regardless of the weather,
only a really wild storm will stop us! Don’t worry we
will let you know if we can go ahead or not. Your
safety is our primary concern.
Do sessions ever get cancelled?
Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that acti-
vities go ahead, we will notify the client of cance-
llation as soon as practicable where we believe on
reasonable grounds that cancellation is necessary
due to dangerous and/or unsuitable conditions for
the activity. We reserve the right to cancel, resche-
dule or amend any activity/trip due to safety reasons
such as adverse weather or operating conditions. If
we cancel your activity you will receive a full refund
of any payments made.
Our instructors reserve the right to ask clients to lea-
ve if they are compromising the safety or enjoyment
of the group.
Can I Cancel?
Of course, but an advance non-refundable deposit is
required to confirm your booking.
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