Weekend paddleboard tour on the Neris River 08-15

Spend your weekend on the water, admiring the nature and architecture of Vilnius.

The tour starts at Žirmūnai beach. Later, the embrace of nature and the sounds of birds are replaced by city views and architectural masterpieces from various periods: the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Gediminas' Tower, the Raduškevičiai Palace, the National Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Church of St. Philip and St. James, and modern skyscrapers. At the end of the expedition, you will also briefly escape the city bustle by paddling past the green Vingis Park.

TIME. We start at 11:00, beginning with a briefing where you will hear all the necessary information: how to properly get on a paddleboard, how to paddle correctly, what to do if you fall, which route to take, and other important rules for behavior on the water. The briefing takes about 15 minutes, after which you will start paddling. The route length is about 11 km. Tour duration: 2–3 hours (depending on the speed of the participants, wind direction, and strength).

ROUTE. We meet at Žirmūnai beach (Coordinates 54.723521, 25.310847, link to map https://goo.gl/maps/5pz4kakwZaR2), and paddle to Šaltūnai beach located near the Litexpo exhibition center. We recommend leaving your car at Šaltūnai beach (or in the Litexpo parking lot) and taking a taxi or public transport to Žirmūnai beach.

ATTIRE. Wear loose, sporty clothing that won't hinder you from stepping into the water (you can roll up your pants:). Choose your outfit according to the weather conditions: if the forecast predicts a cooler evening, dress warmer. We recommend having dry clothes in your car in case you accidentally fall in (the probability is very low, but it's better to be prepared). If you are arriving without a car, you can leave your belongings with us, and we will safely transport them to the finish line.

Tour participants can rent neoprene boots (+5 EUR) or a dry suit (+10 EUR) during the paddle. For boot or suit rentals, it is necessary to contact the organizers in advance by phone or email.

PRICE. The tour price is 30 EUR (the price includes: briefing, all necessary equipment).

In the event of very unfavorable weather conditions (storms, thunderstorms, or other dangerous natural phenomena) that may pose a risk to event participants, the event may not take place at the scheduled time and may be rescheduled to another date by mutual agreement. In such a case, tour participants will be informed personally by contacting the phone number provided at the time of ticket purchase.

PARTICIPANTS. Persons from 13 years old accompanied by an adult can participate in the paddleboard tour. We also invite paddleboard enthusiasts with their own boards to join the tour. In this case, you do not need to buy a ticket if you are using your own equipment, but please inform the organizers of your participation by email (info@gosup.lt), providing your contact phone number so we can reach you if necessary. If you are not sure about your ability to paddle independently, we invite you to first attend paddleboard lessons (more info: www.gosup.lt).