Sri
Lanka’s leading adventure company, Borderlands, will be marking its 10th
year in the country by organizing the first ever planned circumnavigation of
the island by kayak, with Mount Lavinia Hotel playing host to the inaugural
paddle. This unprecedented challenge will be tackled by experienced sea
kayakers, Ian Pexton and David Rowland, who will begin their paddle around Sri
Lanka on the 15th of December. The two kayakers are planning on
paddling approximately 50km a day and hope to complete the 1,200km
circumnavigation of the island in about 3 weeks.
The
journey by sea kayak will commence at Mount Lavinia and will proceed clockwise,
with the two kayakers making landfall at locations including Jaffna,
Trincomalee, Arugam Bay, Yala, Parrot Junction and Bentota. The entire voyage
will be monitored from land by Borderlands, which has carried out an extensive
assessment of all potential risks and will be providing comprehensive ground
support. All gear, including modern kayaks, the most up-to-date safety gear,
and the toughest communication equipment, will be provided by the Edge
Outfitters, a Borderlands sister company.
Sea
kayaking is a relatively new sport in Sri Lanka, but one that is quickly
proving to be popular amongst those with an independent streak and a love of
nature. Sea kayakers must be confident and capable of handling a variety of water
and wind conditions; what begins as a leisurely paddle can quickly turn into a
challenging contest against surging surf.
Based
in Sri Lanka and Nepal, Borderlands is one of the premier adventure tourism and
training companies in the region. The company organizes a wide range of
adventure activities, ranging from canyoning and hiking to mountain biking and
whale watching. It is also a leader in corporate team building, using a mix of
adventure activities and problem solving tasks to strengthen organizational
culture and confidence. Borderlands prides
itself on having the most experienced guides and course facilitators in the
country, a distinction that has helped the company win a 2013 Certificate of
Excellence from TripAdvisor.
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