ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CANOE TOUR OF ESSLINGEN’S CANALS (PRIVATE +1 EVENT)

This event is for members +1 guest
Saturday, June 17th at 13:00
Location: NexTour Boathouse, Fabrikstr. 3/2, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar
Nearest S/U station: Esslingen am Neckar
Your host: Angela Weber
Prepayment deadline: Friday, May 5th

Join us in June for a canoe tour through Esslingen’s canals, where we will gain a new perspective and learn interesting facts about this old imperial city.

Up to 20 people* will cruise comfortably through the beautiful city in two canoes joined together – paddling is required, but nothing strenuous. The trained host on board is not only the helmsman but also our guide, full of stories and anecdotes. (*changed to maximum 10)

We will meet at 13:00 at the boat launch (behind the IHK building) for instructions and paperwork and the entire event will last approximately two and one half hours.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW BEFORE SIGNING UP

Every adult at this event must:

  • be able to swim in moving water
  • have good mobility on foot (no walking aids)
  • be able to understand verbal instructions in English
  • have a basic level of physical fitness for paddling and helping move the boats in and out of the water

Additionally, there will be no opportunity for toilet stops during the boat ride and drinking alcohol beforehand is not allowed.

This event will take place in all kinds of weather, rain or shine. The tour operator may cancel only in cases of bad water conditions or severe thunderstorms.

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW ABOUT THIS EVENT

Dress for whatever the weather is on the day of the event, including proper shoes for boarding and de-boarding the canoe – no heels, some surface areas may be wet. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

Backpacks, handbags, umbrellas and so on can be locked in the nexTour group locker before the journey. We can bring mobile phones & cameras along at our own risk, so do what you can to keep them safe and secure (for example with a strap or in a waterproof case).

All participants will be required to wear a life jacket for the duration of the boat ride and is responsible for their own safety and the safety of their minor child. The tour operator is not responsible for personal or property damage which may occur.

THIS IS A +1 EVENT, WHICH MEANS:

  • Any IWCS member is welcome to attend, plus one guest.
  • Your +1 can be a partner, spouse, child age 6 and up, or friend.
  • You and your guest each pay the member cost listed below.

The cost of this event is €20 per adult (14+) and 15 per child (6-13), paid in advance. The remainder of the tour costs will be sponsored by the IWCS and this is a Round Up For Charity event. All proceeds will benefit Frauen helfen Frauen. Twenty (20) spaces are available for this tour.

To reserve your spot, please RSVP in the private Facebook event. If you are not on Facebook, please contact our activities team email address found in the newsletter.

To confirm your reservation, please transfer your pre-payment(s) to the IWCS bank account no later than May 5th. If you have any extenuating circumstances that keep you from getting the funds to us by that date, please speak directly with the host so we don’t assume you are no longer interested.

Prepayments are non-refundable after the payment deadline. Members who have to cancel at the last minute are welcome to find another member or guest to send in their place.