Due to a recent surge in enquiries about kayaking awards given before 1998 the TDU committee has drafted the following guidelines for equivalence and assimilation. Prior to 1998 there was a variety of instructor or similar awards in Canoeing Ireland (the Irish Canoe Union as it was then) or Scouting Ireland. In 1998 the ICU [...]
Paul Donnelly has stepped down as chairperson of the TDU due to other commitments. The committee would like to wish him the best on his endeavours. The TDU committee at present is: Chairperson - not filled Secretary - Kieran McKevitt Treasurer - not filled Safety Officer - Paul Norris Kayak Officer - Laura Griffin Sea [...]
By Maryanne Doyle, UCD Canoe Club, TDU Clubs Officer On the 5th and 6th of April the TDU Committee organised a weekend of river safety and rescue training as part of the training series leading up to the Club Championships. Although there is no formal safety and rescue event as part of the Club Champs [...]
The new issue of the TDU newsletter is out! Write an article and win a prize... Ever thought of writing an article for the TDU newsletter? This issue features nine articles written by paddlers of all ages and stages from a variety of different clubs on everything from learning to roll, a club boatercross and considering [...]
