Island Hikers

A campout at Paria Bay is without a doubt a truly memorable experience. Paria is one of the few destinations where nature lovers can collectively enjoy the pleasures of  the sea,the river and the waterfall.At night the relax feeling of sitting on the beach and admiring the moonlight shine across the Caribbean Sea is a sight to behold that creates a sensation of peace and tranquility.Added to this there is the fascination of witnessing the leather back turtles come ashore to nest in the sand.

At sunrise the delight of  an early morning swim and  the glory of the sun slowly rising from the horizon that seems to synchronizes with the  hatching of baby turtles emerging from the sand.This is nature at it's finest,the magnificence of the coconut trees lining the coast,the silky smooth sand as it glitters in the sunlight and the natural formation of Cathedral and Turtle Rock .

On Saturday  23rd and Sunday 24 July'11 Island Hikers camp-out at Paria Bay for more information visit www. Islandhikers.com or Mario 749-2956. 

  

Assembly 7.00 am entrance to Central Bank Auditorium & 8.00am Sams Bar Maracas Bay 

 

.Optional Saturday hike $40.00 ,call to book transport

 

Please note the following : 

 

1. Secure parking at Blanchisseuse

 

2. Boat provided for tent or backpack ( one piece per hiker ) .secure items in a large waterproof garbage bag .

 

3. hikers are required to bring along their your own meals and assist in meal and camp preparation.Extra complimentary breakfast and dinner provided.

 

4. You are required to have your own tent. .

 

5. Hiking time one-way  2 hours .

 

6. Departure  from Paria on Sunday 12 noon. Return by 2.30pm

 

7.Suggested  items : pre baked potatoes,canned stuff , sandwiches,refreshments ,drinking water,repellent and personal medication,

 

For details call Mario 749-2956 Cost $120 

 

Do 's and Don'ts  in water  (courtesy ministry of tourism )

* NEVER swim alone 

* Watch small children closely,they can drown in a few inches of water.teach them to stay out the water until an adult is supervising them  .

* Swimmers should swim parallel to the shore 

* After eating wait 1 hour before going in the water 

* Stop swimming on the first indication of bad weather 

* Protect your head,neck and spine -don't dive into unfamiliar waters,feet first ,first time.

* If you are in trouble call or wave for help 

* Do not float where you can't swim or rely on flotation devices that can be lost in the water.

* Non and weak swimmers should not use inflated devices in water 

* Avoid swimming areas where there are potholes ,shifting sand and a brownish discoloration of the water

* Never fake actions or  calls for help

* Do not push others under water

* If caught in a rip current ,swim sideways until free,don't swim against the current's pull.Signal for help

* Follow the advice of the lifeguards .look for read and obey ALL beach safety flags and signs 

 

Protection of Our Beaches 

* No littering of our beautiful beach areas .Walk with a Garbage bag to place all food residues and other trash

*No glass containers at the beach ,broken glass and bare foot don't mix 

*No beach fires except designated areas - fire residue and  superheated sand can severely burn bare feet and affect wildlife.Use a barbecue grill that is elevated off the sand