Have a Grand Adventure for Your Stag Do

Before tying the knot, it is important for stags to be able to really enjoy their last moments of freedom. To make that happen… how about having a grand adventure that you and your companions will never forget? Try jumping on the coasteering bandwagon if other extreme sports or outdoor recreational activities do not seem to be as thrilling as they used to be.

Every man’s stag do should be well worth remembering his whole life and that is why a lot of best men tend to make it the most humiliating experience the stag would ever experience. Though that is the trend nowadays, it is important to remember that it should be fun. More importantly, it should be fun for the stag.

What Is Coasteering?

If you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime, try coasteering. In 1973, some people thought that it will be the next best thing and that it has a big future. Now, that is probably coming true. Coasteering became popular in Pembrokeshire, Wales during the 1990s. That spread to Cornwall, Anglesey, Dorset, the Isles and Highlands of Scotland as well. Those places can be the perfect location for your stag weekend or stag party if you wish to try coasteering.

Why is this outdoor recreational activity limited to certain places? That is mainly because it does need access to a cut-off cove and a body of water. This physical activity involves swimming, climbing, jumping or diving.

What You Need to Know

So, for your stag do, try coasteering. It can be the perfect daytime stag do activity for you. Though it may impose a certain level of challenge, danger, or risk, it is relatively safe with the right equipment and qualified guide.

Before going on an adventure, it helps to know what you need. It always helps to be prepared and know what you will be facing should anything go wrong.

Safety equipment:

1. Wetsuit
2. Gloves
3. Buoyancy aid
4. Helmet

Hazards involved:

1. Hypothermia
2. Drowning
3. Impact with rocks

A few days ago, a stag party member did get injured as the party of 14 went coasteering in Newquay. A helicopter was needed to transport the injured stag party member to the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

The accident occurred because he changed his mind at the last minute and twisted around after he jumped. The group had all the safety gear needed and the appropriate number of guides, but such a thing still cannot be avoided 100%.

Go for It!

If you really want it, you should go for it. Your stag night or stag weekend should always be about what you want and how you want to spend your last moments of freedom. So, if you think such an adventure is what you really want… go for it!

There are a lot of other stag do activities with an element of danger involved, but stags enjoy them nonetheless. Also, to be fair, adventurous hens that love such outdoor adventures might also want to go coasteering for their hen do.

No one can ever bring back those last moments of precious freedom. So, make sure to have the stag do that you have always wanted and have a blast!

Five Fancy Dress Ideas for Stags Set on a Crazy Night Out

Though fancy dress tends to be more popular for hen parties, stags should know that they have more options than the dreaded mankini. Since the movie Borat was shown, wearing a mankini for one’s stag do seemed to be the highlight of most stag party celebrations.

For stag party organizers that need more ideas, here are some better alternatives. Though it can be quite tough to beat the mankini in being outrageous, dressing up for that stag do might even be fun for everyone involved with these alternatives.

A Boomer Party

Folks born after the Second World War are called baby boomers. For the fun of it, the stag group can dress up as seniors for the evening. As fancy dresses go, this is one of the easiest ones to dress up for. Everyone can just wear sweaters, sport a cane, and wear a white wig or bald cap.

It will be fun and funny pub crawling in this get up. What’s more, due to restrictions in some of the more popular stag do destinations, nightlife establishments will find such fancy dress quite tame and will likely welcome the group inside.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

One of the most popular cartoons in the 1980s up to the 1990s, dressing up as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be a lot of fun for stags that were avid fans of this cartoon series. Fancy dress for this theme is limited to dressing up as heroes in a half shell.

Aside from dressing up as Leonardo, Donatello, Rafael, or Michelangelo, stags can also dress up as Bebop, Rocksteady, Shredder, or Krang. There is a lot of room for creativity with this theme. For those that do not really want to spend time making costumes can just buy them at some fancy dress shops.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Who wouldn’t want to be Captain Jack Sparrow for a night? Pirates are cool and dressing up as a swashbuckler can be a lot of fun especially for stags that are spending their last night of freedom at a seaside resort.

Since this theme is a rather popular party theme, it will not be difficult to find costumes for it. Accessorize with pirate hats, eye patches, and fake parrots to add fun to the party.

Michael Jackson

Pop icon Michael Jackson does have a unique manner of dressing up. Stags that happen to be fans of this pop star might enjoy dressing up as their idol for their stag night.

This theme is also quite flexible as the group can always choose to be in fancy dress that’s at least related to Michael Jackson. Some can even dress as zombies from his Thriller video if they wish to.

Superhero Theme

Deep inside, a lot of men dream of being superheroes. The ability to fly, be lightning quick, or be as agile as a monkey, or have other super powers fascinates a lot of men. Some superheroes may have even been a significant part of their childhood. So, if the celebrant is that type of guy, have a superhero theme.

Group members can choose a more specific theme like X-Men or Avengers. Others can just dress up as Superman, Batman, or any other superhero of their choice.

Fancy dress parties are always a lot of fun. For those that revel in the attention of others, fancy dress will be a must for that stag do because wearing them will definitely get everyone else’s attention.

Awesome Mobile Phone Apps for Your Hen or Stag Do

Technology certainly makes it easier for most of us to get by nowadays. Some folks would even say that certain electronic devices have become indispensable. Mobile phones are definitely one of those indispensable gadgets. These gadgets, with the right applications, can even be useful for your stag do.

Now, if you are having your stag do soon and happen to have a smartphone, these are some applications that you might want to download beforehand. For sure, no matter where you go, such applications can help you make the most out of your last moments of freedom.

Weather Apps

Stags that plan to enjoy a number of outdoor recreational activities during their stag weekend will find a phone application with a weather forecast feature quite useful. By using one, you can easily avoid certain dangerous situations.

If a storm is brewing, or if it rains, rock climbing, hiking, and other outdoor recreational activities can be more dangerous. With an app that warns you beforehand, you can then change your plans and enjoy indoor activities instead.

Find My Friends

iPhone users have a good advantage. If everyone in the group is using an iPhone, the Find My Friends application will come in handy. During your stag night or stag weekend, you can easily lose track where certain mates are. This application can help you find them.

NHS Direct

In case anything goes wrong, the NHS direct application will be useful for anyone spending their last moments of freedom anywhere in the United Kingdom. You will never know when you need medical help and stag parties can get quite wild. So, make sure to install this application just in case.

City Travel Guide

Having access to a travel guide can certainly make things a lot for you. If, for instance, you do not have a clue as to what the best club is in that city or town, a city travel guide will tell you what that is. For sure, having access to TripAdvisor or Lonely Planet will also give you an idea on what not to miss during your stay in that particular location.

Map Application

Your City Travel Guide actually goes hand in hand with your map application. Though it helps to know where you should go, you need a map application that can show you how to get there.

A map application is truly a must have for any trip. It is potentially the most important application you can have when you take a trip anywhere. There are map applications that even have pub or bar finders that will make it much easier for you to enjoy your stag night.

These are just some mobile phone applications that will be useful for any stag or hen weekend. Be sure to come prepared for anything that can go wrong, that includes weather changes and unforeseen accidents, and get these phone applications before you leave for your stag do. No matter where you go, it certainly helps to make use of such applications.