‘Kayak for Cancer’ paddlers Dorian Vassallo and Albert Gambina will once again embark on an unassisted paddle, taking St Paul’s route from Malta to Rome to raise funds for the Malta Community Chest Fund.
Inspired by St Paul’s voyage, the paddlers will retrace the saint’s route, covering a distance of 600 nautical miles. On arrival at Fiumicino, they will paddle up the River Tiber to Forte Saint Angelo outside the Vatican.
Italian paddlers will accompany the Maltese team along part of the way.
Under the patronage of President George Abela, the paddlers plan to undertake their longest ever unassisted paddle by kayak in July next year
The paddlers are already rehearsing for the event, with regular paddles around Malta, and from Malta to Sicily.
Fundraising will also be starting this year. Vassallo and Gambina are looking for sponsorship from corporate clients and individual donations. Paddling and camping equipment need to be funded.
Donations in aid of ‘Kayak for Cancer’ can be made by cheque payable to the Malta Community Chest Fund, the Palace, Valletta.