Baja Retreat Questionnaire Name * First Name Last Name Preferred Pronouns Date of Birth * Age at date of your Baja trip * Phone * (###) ### #### Address Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Is there anything about how you identify that you would like us to know? This could be in a traditional sense, like religion, race, sexual orientation, gender. Or, more general, like parent, artist or anything else you want to share about who you are. Medical Information Emergency Contact * First Name Last Name Relationship to Emergency Contact * Emergency Contact Phone Number * (###) ### #### Do you wear a MedicAlert tag? * Have you ever had a heart attack (coronary, thrombosis, myocardial infarction, etc.)? * Have you ever been told by a doctor that you have high blood pressure, heart murmur, or heart disease? * Have you ever experienced a seizure of any kind? * Do you experience anaphylactic shock from bee stings, other insect bites, or any food sources? * Are you allergic to any drugs, foods, or environmental substances? If yes, please list the severity of the allergy, the drugs you carry, and the symptoms of the allergic reaction. * Please note that epiniphrine is only available by prescription,and thus not something we can stock in our first aid kits. * I will bring my own EPI pen. (we recommend at least two) I have no allergies that cause me to need an EPI pen. Do you have any disabilities or problems with back, hips, knees, or ankles? * Are you currently taking any medications prescribed by a physician? If yes, please explain. * Would your doctor approve of your participation in this activity? If you cannot answer confidently, please consult your doctor. * Doctor name and phone number Medical insurance provider and policy number. * Please list any and all medication you are currently taking. * Is there anything else health related that would be helpful for us to know about? Food Vegetarians, vegans, & gluten free: We will provide carbs, protein, and vegetable/salad at every meal. * Flexible, can eat most foods Pescatarian Vegetarian Vegan Gluten free I have special food needs (i.e. food allergies, 100% vegan & 100% gluten free) and will speak to you about how to accommodate my needs) Do you have any favorite foods while camping? Is there anything else that would be helpful for us to know about your diet or food preferences as we plan for the trip? Logistics & Gear Flight arrival into Loreto, Baja airport: Please provide date, airline, flight number, arrival time If you do not know your flight info yet please make sure to add it to our logistics google doc as soon as you can. Flight departure out of Loreto, Baja airport: Please provide date, airline, flight number, arrival time If you do not know your flight info yet please make sure to add it to our logistics google doc as soon as you can. Trip insurance (recommended). Please note: Purchasing travel insurance soon after signing up will not only cover any deposits paid but will provide you with a waiver for any pre-existing conditions. * I have purchased trip insurance. I have not purchased trip insurance but plan to. I am not planning on purchasing trip insurance. Kayak choice: These trips are run in double kayaks for increased carrying capacity and stability in the event of choppy conditions. We can only offer a few singles per trip which can be shared but we ask those requesting singles let us know. * During our time kayaking you will be invited to drop into different mindfulness practices on the water. Please know that even if you are sharing a kayaking you will be asked to drop into noble silence and listen to the water and world around you. I would like a double kayak and have a partner I would like a double kayak. Please match me up with a partner. I would like a single kayak. Please list your double kayak partner's name (if relevant): What camping gear would you like us to provide? Single Person Tent Double Person Tent (If you plan to share with friend or partner) Sleeping Pad Sleeping Bag I am sharing a double tent with: Please choose wetsuit size XS: Hight 4'11" - 5'3" Weight 90-125 Ibs Chest 28"-32" Waist 26"-29" S: Hight 5'2" - 5'6" Weight 115-140 Ibs Chest 32"-36" Waist 28"-31" M: Hight 5'5" - 5'8" Weight 130-165 Ibs Chest 36"-40" Waist 30"-33" L: Hight 5'7" - 6'0" Weight 150-195 Ibs Chest 39"-43" Waist 32"-35" XL: Hight 5'10" - 6'2" Weight 185-225 Ibs Chest 42"-46" Waist 34"-37" XXL: Hight 6'1" - 6'4" Weight 215-245 Ibs Chest 46"-50" Waist 36"-42" Height * Weight * Please choose shoe size for snorkeling fins Women's 3-5 XXS Women's 8-9.5 or Men's 3-5 XS Women's 10-11.5 or Men's 1.5-9 M Women's 12-12.5 or Men's 9.5-11 L Men's 11.5-12.5 XL Men's 12-15 XXL Experience The following questions are to help us know you better. You do not have to be an experienced kayaker or mediator to come on retreat, but we like to get an idea of where the group is at so we can plan the program accordingly and make sure you have the right kayak and gear. What is your sea kayaking (traditional kayaks) experience? * No experience (never kayaked before) Beginner (paddled a few times on sit-on-top or traditional kayaks, no formal instruction) Intermediate level (confident with self-rescues and experienced paddling in choppy/windy conditions) Advanced level (comfortable paddling in rough waters/swells, surf zone skills, eskimo roll) Other types of experience (long time paddler, lots of time in traditional kayaks, comfortable paddling 6-10 miles, maybe done multi-day trips, maybe never learned rescues) Part of this experience is going offline. How comfortable are you with being offline? * Nervous About It Can't Wait! Not sure yet What is your comfort level camping? * I'm comfortable camping Camping makes me nervous but I love the outdoors Just being in nature is out of my comfort zone What is your meditation practice like? * I'm new to the whole meditation thing I've attempted to meditate, off & on I have a somewhat regularly practice I have years of a dedicated practice Media During the retreat we will be taking photos. What level of permission do you give for use of photos in promotional material? You may use any photo I am in. You may use my photo as long as you cannot identify me. (Photos from far away or behind for example) Please do not use any photo with me in it. Hopes & Fears Please only share what you are comfortable with. What drew you to sign up for this retreat? * Imagine this retreat was deeply transformational, what would be different in your life three month from now? How about a year from now? * What is your biggest obstacle in life right now? * What is something you would like to let go of during this retreat? * What is one thing you would really like to practice over this retreat? * For example, being present, or letting go of expectations, or speaking up for what you need/want. Being on retreat is a mix of alone time and time being with the group. Please describe your comfort level with both being alone and being in a group. * Do you have any fears about going on a kayaking camping retreat? If yes, what are they? * How can we best support you on this adventure? What's something about yourself that you are excited to bring and share with other on this retreat? What's one of your strengths or gifts? This can sometimes be a difficult question for people, but let it be simple and no need to find the perfect descriptions. 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