Adventurers set to circumnavigate Bahrain on paddle boards
May 11 - 17, 2016
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INTEPID fitness enthusiasts Craig Heslop and Hussain Bader are attempting to circumnavigate Bahrain on stand-up paddle (SUP) boards and hope to complete the challenge and reach dry land tomorrow.
It is the second of two parts of the Tribal Fitness Run and SUP Expedition which has already seen Tribal Fitness owner and founder Heslop run the full length of Bahrain – 68km north-south from Amwaj to Hadd Al Bahrain.
He joined up with his friend, Bader, owner of Sport Marine Supplies, for the latest adventure which kicked off last Friday.
The events are providing the perfect send-off for Heslop, who is leaving the island for pastures new this summer, after six years of residency and whose early fitness initiatives on the island were highlighted in GulfWeekly.
“My wife, son and I have loved our time here and we will surely miss the place,” he said. “We love contributing towards a healthier Bahrain. If these adventures can continue to motivate others to challenge themselves then it will be a success.”
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain) is backing the unique sporting challenge which is being staged to support the activities of the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO).
The 150km SUP voyage, scheduled to take eight days, started from Al Dar Island where they aim to finish back at tomorrow.
The planned route has taken the intrepid duo via Marassi Beach in Diyar, Nurana Island, Northern City, Zallaq, Hadd Al Bahrain, Al Dar Port before moving on to Askar today.
The men are being kept fed and hydrated with thanks to Alosra supermarkets, while RCSI Bahrain has come on board to provide the necessary safety equipment.
Tribal Fitness was launched in Bahrain in 2009, with the aim of improving members’ lives through natural movement, food and lifestyle. Based out of ‘The Jungle’ in Budaiya, the company is expanding with a second base at Bahrain Financial Harbour.
Track their progress live on Instagram @paddlesport_marine and @tribal_fitness_bahrain. Also visit their websites at www.tribalfitness.com and www.paddlesport-marine.com