Ready, set, paddle! Your team challenge is to locate,
navigate, and successfully paddle through the dense cover of
the mangrove tunnels. Don’t be lured off the course by the
many tributaries that might catch your eye. The objective is
to solve a series of on-going clues that will guide you to the
next piece of the puzzle. Sounds easy? Guess again! Using
2 person kayaks, each team must determine the best
strategy to solve the Mangrove Mystery.
Coordinating team resources is the key to success in this fast moving team
adventure. Guaranteed to test communications under pressure, teams will quickly
come to understand the importance of setting a pace, coordinating actions, and
pairing up resources effectively.
The Mangrove Mystery Kayak Challenge can be held in various locations off of
Sarasota’s Keys.
Event Timeline:
2 hour to ½ day events
Other Activities to Include:
Step up the intensity of
the Mangrove Mystery Adventure by combining it with
the Sarasota Adventure Challenge as one of several
activities.
Sample Agenda:
Briefing:
Maps and rules of the Mystery Kayak Challenge are reviewed
Adventure in Action:
The group loads into kayaks to locate clue destinations. Once a clue is uncovered, the group will solve the riddle and learn the way to the next clue location. The objective is to solve the Mangrove Mystery.
Celebration & Awards:
The group navigates to the finish area and shares their knowledge. Which teams have solved the mystery? Celebration and Awards conclude the event as participants reminisce of their adventures!