We'll
introduce you to the best way of exploring Ireland's coastline. Sea Kayaks can
go where no other craft can, nosing into the smallest nooks and crannies, yet
still able to cover 30 kilometres in a day.
Evening
Courses
These
courses are run one evening a week for three weeks and we then do a full
day at a weekend. You can choose a Tuesday or Thursday course.
Weekend
Courses
Saturday
and Sunday - if you’re short of time, this is the one for you.
Where
do we go?
We
start in Salthill/Seapoint, which is the most sheltered part of Dublin Bay.
There we’ll show you the basics. Then we move south to paddle around Dalkey
Island (right) and Muglins which is great for wildlife interest with lots of
seals and seabirds.
What
do you need to bring?
Very
little. A pair of runners, a swimsuit and a fleece or thermal top. We provide
kayak, paddle, wetsuit, buoyancy aid, waterproof jacket and
spraydeck.
Who
are the teachers?
All
our instructors are qualified to teach and lead on open water by the Irish Canoe
Union. On sheltered waters, the ratio of student to instructor is never more
than 6:1 and on open water, it’s never more than 4:1.
Our
guys have huge experience that they’re happy to share with you. Their experience
includes Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, British Columbia, New Zealand and
Cape Horn in Chile.
What
will you get out of it?
Hopefully
a lot of fun! We’re also very big on safety although we don’t go on about it.
You’ll
learn how to handle a 5 metre sea kayak with confidence and in a variety of
conditions. After the course, you’ll be able to go on camping trips which
explore the Irish islands, some inhabited, some deserted.
All
you need is a sense of adventure and a willingness to
learn.
How
do you get more info?
Call
Des Keaney at the office number +353-1-2760263 or on his mobile at
+353-86-8205627.
See
you on the water!