📦 BBK26 Resupply Protocol (Poste Restante)

🔎 What is Poste Restante?

A service from the UK Post Office that allows mail/parcels to be sent to a Post Office branch and held there until I collect it in person.

✅ SIMPLE RULE

Send supplies to a named Post Office using the exact format below.

✍️ ADDRESS FORMAT (CRITICAL)

Ian Hayward
POSTE RESTANTE
[Post Office Name]
[Full Address of Post Office]
[Postcode]
UNITED KINGDOM

👉 Example:

Ian Hayward
POSTE RESTANTE
Fort William Post Office
High Street
Fort William
PH33 XXX
UNITED KINGDOM

📦 WHAT YOU CAN SEND

• Food resupply (dehydrated meals, snacks)
• Small equipment / spares
• Maps / documents
• Clothing swaps

⚠️ Keep parcels to a sensible size — larger Post Offices are best for handling packages. Remember - I have to pack and carry what you send in an already full kayak!

⏱️ TIMING (IMPORTANT)

• Parcels are typically held for 2–3 weeks
• Do NOT send too early
• Aim for:
  👉 Arrival 2–5 days before I get there
• You can check my current location via the “Maps” page, here: https://www.goosejuice.co.uk/pages/map/

📍 HOW TO CHOOSE A POST OFFICE

Use the dataset below to select a post office.

Guidelines:

• Contact me first, if possible, to discuss which post office is preferable.
• Prefer main / large Post Offices
• Coastal towns on my route
• Within easy walking distance from landing point

🪪 COLLECTION (WHAT I NEED)

To collect:

• Photo ID (passport or driving licence)
• Name must exactly match parcel label

⚠️ IMPORTANT RULES / LIMITATIONS

• Service is intended for travellers
• Not all branches offer Poste Restante
• Always include a return address
• Use listed locations where possible

📣 SENDER CHECKLIST

Before sending, check:

• Correct address format (POSTE RESTANTE included)
• Correct Post Office from my list
• Timed to arrive just before I do
• Name exactly: Ian Hayward
• Return address included
• Tracking recommended (Signed For / Tracked)

🧭 EXPEDITION NOTE

Because BBK26 is weather and tide dependent:

• My arrival may shift by a few days
• I’ll communicate pickup locations via:
  • Direct messaging eg WhatsApp
  • Website updates
  • Social media
  • My “Anchor” (Adam)

💡 PRO TIPS

• 📦 Use strong, waterproof packaging
• 🥜 Send calorie-dense, compact food
• 🔋 Small but critical items are best
• 📍 Avoid tight weekend timing (limited opening hours)

📞 Post Office Contact Guidance

UK Post Offices generally do not publish direct branch phone numbers.

For enquiries about Poste Restante, parcel holding, or branch capability:

📞 Post Office Customer Services: 0345 611 2970

They can confirm services and advise on suitable branches.

⚠️ Tier-3 locations (small / remote communities) often have limited or seasonal services.
Treat these as contingency options only and verify locally before sending.

🗺️ Drop Locations (Clockwise from Lowestoft)

EAST ANGLIA → THAMES

KENT → SUSSEX

SOLENT → DORSET

DEVON → CORNWALL

BRISTOL CHANNEL → NORTH WALES

NW ENGLAND → SOLWAY

SCOTLAND — WEST & NORTH

EAST COAST (RETURN LEG)