PADDLER 34
PADDLER 34
OUR SUPPORTERS
We would like to thank the following businesses for their support : McConks Mustang Survival Ainsworth Paddles Lifesystems Base Camp Food Kelly Kettle Exposure Lights Sealskinz Waterhaul Phizz Hydration Target Trees Agronomic Digital Innovation
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DAY SIX : 54KM GIANT WASPS , ENDLESS MEANDERS AND FINISH-LINE CELEBRATIONS
On the last day of our adventure , we encountered our sole medical emergency while navigating the river . A swarm of large Amazonian wasps started chasing us , and unfortunately , Matt got stung on the hand – 10km from the end of the challenge . Caz swiftly opened up her Lifesystems first aid kit and administered antihistamines , possibly giving him a little bit more than needed ! We alerted the safety team since we were uncertain about the seriousness of giant wasp stings in the rainforest . Despite the ordeal , Matt trooped on !
With one final effort around the largest meander of our journey , we spotted the finish line . Cold celebratory beers and the wide smiles of the support crew awaited us at the finish . It was a remarkable accomplishment for all who took part , especially for Caz , who had only a few weeks earlier had emergency surgery . She became the first woman to paddle this Madre de Dios River section on a SUP .
OUR FUNDRAISING
As a team , we raised almost £ 2,500 , which will be split between the indigenous communities and the biological stations we visited .