Look at Boon Kang’s smile, he had so much fun at PA Paddle Fest!
Tiring too, but a sense of achievement.
We had signed up for PA PaddleFest at Anchorvale CC, I thought it would be cool to expose kids to kayaking, and at a neighbourhood river.
There are up to 20 other kayaks in our group expedition, most are newbies.
Boon Kang went with me on the expedition (about 1.5 hours including rest), Boon Yee and Xin went for the tryouts (30 to 45 minutes)
It was a novelty for us to paddle under the bridge (TPE expressway) or so close to the mangroves.
I have always wanted to bring the kids kayaking in MacRitchie or any other reservoirs, so glad I could join them!
Hello any otters out there?
If we have more time, Kang and me might even row up to Punggol Waterway point or Punggol Dam π
Punggol Dam (a) and Waterway Point (b). Do pop by our cycling trip up Seletar North too.
Paddle Fun π
Everyone seem to be very shy, but our clothes are always soaked from non-stop splashing haha :p
Obstacle course, abseiling, rappelling and more carnival activities to engage families.
Video (Video Link) : Paddle Fun, kids love kayaking π
Clear blue sky, cool water, we cannot wait for the next water venture. Do pop by Fanpage PA WaterVenture for the next event on the 24th April Marina Bay π
Addition tips :
– PA Water Venture kayak tryout events are free
– Future events will be posted on PA Water-Venture Fanpage, next one 24th April.
– Do bring a bottle of mineral water with you, we were quite thirsty after one hour of paddeling
– Apply generous amount of suntan lotion, cool down by splashing water
Our inaugural kayaking was at Anchorvale Community Centre:
– Nearest LRT is Farmway and GPS 1.396993, 103.886839
More paddle Fun photos uploaded on our Fanpage album, Dragonboating next round?
Huh! Anchorvale CC has such awesome activities! I just went to the CC near my place to enquire about activities for my children and the selection was B-O-R-I-N-G…. Simi Montessori phonics.. Didn’t even have art & craft.. Zzzz….
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Actually organised by PA Water-venture, check out their Fanpage for next water trial venue.
I understand Sportshub is also reaching out to families π
Thanks for the sharing and we get to paddle at Marina Bay. π Next time we go paddle again ok? I’m sure Gladys would love you to partner her again! π
Phoebe
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hint hint – checkout Pulau Ubin 11Jun, they have free kayaking (organised by OBS). Kayak in the quarry Wow!
You are one active daddy! And I didn’t know PA organizes such activities as I always see indoor programs at their CCs. Guess it’s time for the next generation to be more outdoor-ish.
PA, even recently Safra Punggol, has kayak trials.
The next one is DBS Regatta at Marina Bay (2 weekends 28May and 04June), check their website for schedule.
You and husband can each pair with a little one π
Great fun, great tips! I’m quite a ‘mountain’ person than a ‘water’ person, probably pass this post to my hub to tempt him to bring the girls… just to get a taste of kayaking.
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Just in case, it is super difficult to flip a Kayak π
And my kids took to it like fish to water once they know the concept.
Nice! I’m putting this on my to-do list when my boys are older.
Xoxo,
Jingyi
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So awesome to see more of such outdoor activities promoting active, healthy lifestyle being organised at the community levels. We would certainly love to join your family on a kayaking expedition one day!
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On! Will definitely engage you guys for the next kayak session π
I saw something similar to paddle fest over this weekend and it looks fantastic. Surely kids would have enjoyed paddling and surrounding.
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Wow, I wonder if my district does something similar. We do have a reservoir nearby…must check it out.
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Happy exploration, and kayaking π
I would love to kayak in our reservoirs too.
Hi there, thanks for this amazing share. I really enjoyed watching such kayaking festival photos. My kids also like kayak riding and next month we’re taking part in a similar kayaking festival.
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Thanks for sharing, great plan with kids.
Nice pictures!
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Wow. Iβm going to try this! Looks great. Thanks for the tip!