Discover Sea Kayaking Courses

Discover Sea Kayaking

Escape from the hussle and bustle of the city for a couple of hours and see it from the water. Our Discover Sea Kayaking sessions give you a taste of the fun, adventure and coastal exploring that is sea kayaking. We introduce you to the best way of exploring Ireland's coastline. We’ll have some fun on the water, learn new skills and discover the wonderful marine environment around Dalkey.

Dalkey is a treasure trove for wildlife, especially considering it’s so close to the city. There are usually 10 to 30 seals around the island and lots of gulls and terns nest during the spring and summer and quite often we get to paddle with the three Killiney Dolphins.

The Discover Sea Kayaking sessions give you a taste of what sea kayaking is about and last for 3 hours (the Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions are slightly shorter due to sunset).

*DL indicates the session runs from our base in Dun Laoghaire.

Discovery Two

On Discovery Two, you'll learn how to control your kayak more efficiently and easily. We'll get you paddling further and faster with as little effort as possible. We'll help you to paddle the kayak in wind and how to enjoy the thrills of downwind paddling. You'll also be introduced to tides and weather while having a nice paddle around Dalkey.

*DL means the session runs from our base in Dun Laoghaire.

Discovery Three

Discovery Three is the final session in the Introductory series and you'll learn more about safety, including how to rescue other kayakers and how to be an effective part of a group. You'll also be taught how to stop yourself capsizing and will be brought into more wavey conditions to practice your new skills.

*DL means the session runs from our base in Dun Laoghaire.

Costs for Discovery courses

Full Introductory Course

The full Introductory course is the three Discovery sessions. You can do all three on the same weekend so if you're short of time, you can do all three within two days. However, unless you're reasonably fit, you're better off spreading the sessions. You can pick any sessions that suit you in 2012.

Costs for Introductory

 What next?

If you'd like to continue paddling you should look at the Improver courses. These sessions will focus on specific skills to get you up to paddling with a club or group in the shortest possible time while enjoying a half day trip. 

Instructors and students

All our courses are run by Irish or British Canoe Union qualified instructors and the lead instructor is never less that Level 3 and is usually Level 4. There are never more than 4 students per instructor/assistant so you get great individual attention.

What we provide and what you need...

We provide kayak, paddle, wetsuit, buoyancy aid and waterproof jacket. You need to bring togs, towel, a drink, a fleece or thermal top, a warm hat and footwear you don't mind getting wet.

How to book and pay

Call 086 8205627 to query, book or pay. Payment confirms your place and you can post a cheque, give card details over the phone or we can send you a PayPal invoice.

Booking conditions

• You need to pay in advance.

• If a session is cancelled due to weather, you can reschedule.

• Individuals or groups of two: you can change or cancel your booking anytime up until 24 hours before the class without a problem. Any cancellation within 24 hours forfeits the fee. 

• Groups of 3 to 6: you can change one booking up to 24 hours before the class but must give 3 days notice to change more than that. 

• Groups of 7 or more: you can change one booking up to 24 hours before the class but must give 7 days notice to change more than that.