Visitor Information

Welcome to the Paddle for CancerSupport Dragon Boat Festival 2019!
Sunday September 1st at L’Abbaye on Lac de Joux

Information below on the following subjects:  Directions, Parking, What to wear, Weather updates, Extra Paddlers,  Fundraisers Cup CHALLENGE, Tombola, Kiddieland, Mini-Dragon Boat races, Indoor Rowing Challenge, English language Book sale, Food and Beverage stands,  WiFi, Pets, Therapy/Massage Tent

Dear Visitors,

The big races on Lac de Joux are days away! Click here to see the complete RACE SCHEDULE

WHAT TO DO DURING THE DAY (See site MAP):

  • CELEBRATION and REMEMBRANCE BANNER. Come by the ESCA CS Community Tent and write a word to two on the 2019 banner to Celebrate survivors and Remember  your loved ones.
  • INDOOR ROWING COMPETITION for Teams of 4, or Individuals in multiple categories.
  • MASSAGE THERAPY TENT runs from 10h until 15h. Register in advance when you arrive!  A 20CHF donations gives you a 15 minute massage. All proceeds go to ESCA CancerSupport.
  • BOOK SALE Tent.  A wide variety of English language books are available for a small amount.  Find a good book to start while waiting for your team’s next race!  All proceeds are donated to ESCA CancerSupport.  Thank you for your love of books!
  • FOOD and DRINKS are available on site.  There are a variety of foods available at the stands and take note that 15% of all that you purchase is donated back to ESCA CancerSupport.  100% of the proceeds from the drinks purchased are donated back.  Thank you in advance for NOT bringing a packed lunch from home 🙂  Wines are sponsored by Schenk Family Estates.
  • KIDDIELAND is FREE for all kids between 6-15 years old. Click HERE for information
  • MINI-DRAGON BOAT RACES are FREE too, but you must register in advance.  Click HERE for information 

 

There’s been loads of activity online in the RACE for the Fundraisers CHALLENGE CUP!

  • Click HERE to see where your team is positioned!
  • Support your team and ESCA CancerSupport by helping your team win the coveted CHALLENGE CUP !
  • Click HERE to donate to your team, or send the link to your family and friends to support you and your team’s efforts!  Donations are accepted until 15h00 on Sunday!  We’d love to see you in the winner’s circle collecting the CHALLENGE cup!  Keep going!
  • The WINNER and RUNNER UP for the CHALLENGE will receive a trophy cup, champagne and our heartfelt thanks!

 

 

 

EXTRA PADDLERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED!

  • Some teams may need a stand-in or two on Sunday.  Paddling is great FUN, right?!   Please contact us in advance if you have a family member,  a friend, or  a colleague who wants to give it a go on Sunday.  We’ll connect this person with a grateful team who would like to adopt for the day!  Must be at least 15 years old.    info@paddleforcancer.ch
  • On Sunday morning go to the the Registration & Info Tent to sign up OR to adopt a paddler for the day.  Site MAP

DIRECTIONS to L’Abbaye and PARKING.  You’ll be directed by parking officials in l’Abbaye.  The later you arrive, the longer the walk to the Festival.   STREET parking must be vacated before 5:30pm

WEATHER UPDATE:

  • At the moment the weather is looking good, but all things can change!  Keep our fingers (and toes) crossed.   The races will go on even if it’s raining. The only issue that could delay or stop racing would be high, dangerous winds or storm conditions and so far, that does not seem to be a problem.
  • Dress accordingly for all conditions; layering is good.  Bring a change of dry clothes and bring shoes to wear on the stony shore.  Don’t forget to dress your children well too!

FREE WiFi at the Festival is graciously offered by SEVJ, Société Electrique de la Vallée de Joux SA.

  • SSID access name: (to be confirmed)

FUNDRAISERS CUP CHALLENGE (FCC)

  • Support your team and ESCA CancerSupport by helping your team win the coveted CHALLENGE CUP !
  • Click HERE to donate to your team, or send this link to your family and friends to support you and your team’s efforts!  Donations are accepted until 15h00 on Sunday!  We’d love to see you in the winner’s circle collecting the CHALLENGE cup!  Keep going!
  • The WINNER and RUNNER UP for the CHALLENGE will receive a trophy cup, champagne and our heartfelt thanks!

TOMBOLA

  • 3 fabulous prices:  an Apple Watch!   Z Ray inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard!  And a state-of-the-art HOTBIN composting unit! Click HERE for prize details
  • Drawing will be at 3pm and you must be present in the Registration Area to win.  Ask a friend to monitor your ticket number if you can’t be present.  Site MAP
  • Tickets are 20CHF ea.

FURRY FRIENDS are beloved, but leave them at home if you can. They’ll thank you for it!

We really look forward to seeing everyone on the 1st of September !! We will do our best to make sure Paddle for CancerSupport is fun, competitive and most of all, SAFE for EVERYONE.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you so so much for your support !
Your grateful ESCA Paddle for CancerSupport Team