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Aquanox 2019 will host people who are interested in sustainability and Water based activities that connect us to the ocean.

We have on-board - kite surfers, a fast growing Olympic sport which has solid potential in southern Gulf of Mannar coast, surfers, sailors, stand up paddlers, divers, and researchers and marine biologists who will help build a marine research facility in order to study the Gulf of Mannar region. This is a fast growing field for sports as well as academia, as oceans are the barometer for climate change, global warming, as well as an abundant provider of life itself.

Our goal is to create the circumstances required to bring all of us connected to the elements, in our own way, to get together and learn from each others experience.

The following activities will be conducted during the 3 days

1. Ocean Based - Kite surfing, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Diving, Stand-up paddling, kayaking

2. Art - art from waste and plastic, doradango, photography

3. Yoga and Fitness: Calisthenics, Sunrise Yoga, Animal Flow Fitness

• Educational & Conservation

-        Know-your-fish (species identification),

-        Ocean documentaries shot in and around India

-        Conservation conversation,

-        Compost-making,

-        Astronomy

-        Board Games

-        Music Jams

About 25 skill exchange coordinators will setup these workshops or sessions based on their respective fields of expertise.

The activities will be spread over three days: 22nd, 23rd, & 24th March. 

DAY 0 (March 21): 

Arrivals (12:00 -05:30 PM)

The participants will be given the necessary introductions and orientations of the venue. They will be introduced to the various activities they can sign up for get acquainted with the place, programme, events.

Welcome (06:30 PM)

Introductory Talks by Skill Exchange Coordinators06:30 – 07:30 PM)

Activity Signup (UPTO 10:00 PM)

DAY 1 (March 22): Introductory Sessions

0600 AM  WAKE UP TO MORNING ACTIVITIES (yoga, snorkeling, kayaking, snooze, music)

0800 AM Breakfast

0900 AM Workshops Commence (Dance / Dorodango)

0100 PM Lunch

0300 PM Ocean based workshops (Kite surf, sail, kayak, Stand-Up Paddle)

0500 PM RACEs: Obstacle Course Race (HEATS 1)

0700 PM Dinner

1000 PM Astronomy

DAY 2 (March 23): 

The day will be filled with water related events and activities, along with educational and art workshops.

0600 AM WAKE UP TO MORNING ACTIVITIES (yoga, snorkeling, kayaking, snooze, Music)

0800 AM Breakfast

0900 AM Workshops Commence (Dance / Dorodango)

0100 PM Lunch

0300 PM Ocean based workshops (Kitesurf, sail, kayak, Stand-Up Paddle)

0500 PM RACEs: Obstacle Course Race

0700 PM Dinner

MUSIC

DAY 3 (March 24): 

The day will be filled with water related events and activities, along with educational and art workshops.,

0600 AM  WAKE UP TO MORNING ACTIVITIES (yoga, snorkeling, kayaking, snooze)

0800 AM Breakfast

0900 AM Workshops Commence (Dance / Dorodango)

 0300 PM Ocean based workshops (Kitesurf, sail, kayak, Stand-Up Paddle)

0500 PM Life guard CERTIFICATION FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY & PRIZE DISTRIBUTION

0700 PM Dinner

0800 PM Final Music Showdown

 Food & Accommodation

The ticket will cover breakfast, which will be provided by the Aqua Outback in-house kitchen. Lunch and dinner coupons will be available at the Enquiry Counter. Local food and refreshments stalls will setup their stalls for the same. 

Your ticket also covers accommodation tents or your choice based on the tariffs below.

TARRIF:

SINGLE

·       INR 10,000 basic tent per person + breakfast + access to free workshops, music sessions

·       INR 12,000 large tent per person + breakfast + access to free workshops, music sessions

GROUP BOOKING

·       8 people -INR 70,000

{4 basic tents + breakfast + access to all free workshops, music sessions}

·       6 people -INR 55,000

{3 basic tents+breakfast+access to all free workshops, music sessions}

·       4 people -INR 38,000

{2 basic tents + breakfast + access to all free workshops, music sessions}

·       2 people INR 24 ,000

{1 LARGE tent + breakfast + access to all free workshops, music sessions}

Luxury A/c Double occupancy rooms:

·       2 people INR 40,000

{Double occupancy rooms + Breakfast + access to all free workshop , music sessions and 2 passes for the paid activities )

Paid Activities:

The ticket will cover all activities on Day 1 (March 22) only. Apart from the free workshops, the following chart can be used to determine the price of activities of your interest.

Ocean Based:

Diving: INR 3000

Kitesurfing: INR 3000  

Sailing: INR 3000

SUP: INR 1000

Kayaking: INR 300

Snorkelling: INR 300

Do’s

·      Take care of your personal belongings, Aqua outback is not responsible for any losses

·      Use designated trash cans around the vicinity

·      As Aqua outback is located in a remote place please stick to meal and activity timings

·      After every activity kindly meet at the briefing zone

·      Save water and electricity (turn of light/ water when not in use)

·      Wear footwear while walking around the property

·      Stay away from bugs and creepy crawlers

·      Keep a torch light with you

·      Keep safe from the sun, wear caps and UV protection clothing during the day

Don’ts

·      Do not go into the water without assistance/informing aguide

·      Do not wander alone around the property

·      Do not mishandle equipment and furniture around the property

·      Do not throw cigarette buds in the property please use the Dust Bin

·      Please do not bring plastic bags or support the use of them

·      Please do not behave unruly with guests & orgarnizers

·      Aqua outback prohibits the use and sell of illegal substances.

*Activities are subjected to weather condition.