Sea Kayak and Camp in the Bahamas!
2 Opportunities:
January 31- February 7, 2024 or February 15-22, 2024
January 31- February 7, 2024
Sea Kayaking in the Exuma Islands and camping on remote and pristine beaches is an unforgettable experience! The water is warm, the sand like sugar, and the ocean bluer than your dreams. Escape winter and kayak to small islands where the tents will be the only structures and the group will be the only inhabitants.
Daily when the group lands, they will set up camp, snorkel, practice kayak skills, learn about the ecology of the Caribbean… or just read and lay out in the sun. We will also have as a co-leader an educational staff perons from Forfar who will give us daily glimpses into the marine biology and ecology of these unique and beautiful islands.
The trip welcomes novice kayakers and is only moderately strenuous. Participants should be in good physical condition for kayaking about 4-8 miles a day.
Dates: January 31 - February 7, 2024
Cost: $1,399 (does not include airfare and your first and last night stay at a resort in Gerorgetown.
See https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/ifs-exumas for more details and registration
Daily when the group lands, they will set up camp, snorkel, practice kayak skills, learn about the ecology of the Caribbean… or just read and lay out in the sun. We will also have as a co-leader an educational staff perons from Forfar who will give us daily glimpses into the marine biology and ecology of these unique and beautiful islands.
The trip welcomes novice kayakers and is only moderately strenuous. Participants should be in good physical condition for kayaking about 4-8 miles a day.
Dates: January 31 - February 7, 2024
Cost: $1,399 (does not include airfare and your first and last night stay at a resort in Gerorgetown.
See https://www.intlfieldstudies.org/ifs-exumas for more details and registration
Feb 15-22, 2024
Imagine yourself in the Bahamas in winter: the weather is pleasant; the water is warm; the sand is white; and the ocean is bluer than your dreams. Now imagine yourself sea kayaking between and camping on the islands of the Greater Exumas: paddling through paradise; sleeping on secluded beaches; swimming in crystal-clear waters.
And, finally, imagine discovering something about:
· Yourself, as you get away from the comforts and tribulations of your day-to-day life.
· Your companions, as you learn--yet again--about living in community.
· Your world, as you explore the wonders of creation and learn about its fragility and resilience in the face of
dramatic environmental changes.
· God, as you reflect on how God is working in you, in those around you, and in the world.
Now: make those imaginings a reality by joining Steve Harrington and Mark Douglas as they lead this wonderful and wondrous trip. You'll learn kayak and camp skills even if you've never done either before — this trip is for novices! Also, there will be times of reflection together about faith and the environment and how the wilderness connects with our experience of spirituality. Steve is a former Outward Bound instructor and currently works for the National Outdoor Leadership School leading kayak trips from the Bahamas to Croatia. Mark is a professor of Christian Ethics at Columbia Theological Seminary and has been facilitating these trips with Steve for a few years now.
Participants should arrive on the 13th in anticipation of launching on the 14th and returning on the 19th and flying out on the 20th. Trip cost is $1300 (airfare and pre- and post-trip lodging not included). The trip is for novices who have never done this before and should be considered moderately strenuous. Join us — participant numbers are limited! A $500 deposit secures your spot.
For more information, please contact Steve Harrington at [email protected] or 408-835-0601
or Mark Douglas at [email protected].
And, finally, imagine discovering something about:
· Yourself, as you get away from the comforts and tribulations of your day-to-day life.
· Your companions, as you learn--yet again--about living in community.
· Your world, as you explore the wonders of creation and learn about its fragility and resilience in the face of
dramatic environmental changes.
· God, as you reflect on how God is working in you, in those around you, and in the world.
Now: make those imaginings a reality by joining Steve Harrington and Mark Douglas as they lead this wonderful and wondrous trip. You'll learn kayak and camp skills even if you've never done either before — this trip is for novices! Also, there will be times of reflection together about faith and the environment and how the wilderness connects with our experience of spirituality. Steve is a former Outward Bound instructor and currently works for the National Outdoor Leadership School leading kayak trips from the Bahamas to Croatia. Mark is a professor of Christian Ethics at Columbia Theological Seminary and has been facilitating these trips with Steve for a few years now.
Participants should arrive on the 13th in anticipation of launching on the 14th and returning on the 19th and flying out on the 20th. Trip cost is $1300 (airfare and pre- and post-trip lodging not included). The trip is for novices who have never done this before and should be considered moderately strenuous. Join us — participant numbers are limited! A $500 deposit secures your spot.
For more information, please contact Steve Harrington at [email protected] or 408-835-0601
or Mark Douglas at [email protected].
