corsus company outing 2024 on the Alster
On 09.07.2024 it was time again for our annual company outing. We met in the morning for a vegetarian breakfast together in the cosy ‘snoopkraam’ café. It was especially nice that almost all of the team members working remotely travelled to Hamburg so we could meet up again in a big group!
After a delicious breakfast with great vegan choices, we travelled by bike or train to the boat hire at the Ratsmühle in Ohlsdorf. Equipped with two canoes and four kayaks, we paddled along the beautiful upper course of the Alster. The weather was perfect, 27 degrees and we were on the cool water in the shade of the trees.
The highlight of our route was a narrow section with a strong current. Only two kayaks managed to pass it under their own strength with impressive performance, the rest climbed into the shallow water and pulled the boats behind them. A welcome way to cool off in these temperatures! A kilometre further on, we discovered a water swing attached to a tree, which we naturally wanted to try out. In view of the magnificent villas and gardens on the banks, the question arose as to whether the properties on the Alster, unlike those on the banks of the Elbe, are privately owned right up to the waterline. Furthermore, a reference was made to the large-scale nature conservation project Hamburg, deine Flussnatur, whose process corsus advises and moderates.
After three hours on the water, we docked at the Alster playground and had a picnic on the grass. Strengthened by homemade cakes and savoury snacks, the time was spent actively, including juggling. Volleyball was played with great vigour in a large group. Later, some of us practised handstands.
Finally, it was time to head back downstream to the hire centre and hand in the boats. From there, we made our way to the Indian restaurant ‘Maharani’. We enjoyed the excellent food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. We tried Indian vegetables and shared a variety of appetisers.
In a slightly smaller group, we then went to a nearby bar to round off the summer evening with refreshments and very entertaining conversations. This company outing was a great team event with delicious food, sporting activities and lots of interesting conversations.