Evening Kayak Courses
These courses are a basic introduction to the sport of kayaking. They are suitable for total beginners or for participants who have some previous experience . Each course aims to introduces participants to basic boat handling skills along with the necessary safety and rescue skills needed for paddling in a flat- water environment.
The courses are practical in nature with an overall emphasis of on- the -water paddling experience. The course fee includes provision of kayak and all necessary safety equipment and gear. The course programme covers Canoeing Ireland’s Level 2 Kayak Skills syllabus and includes an optional assessment.
Each course consists of 5 evening sessions over 5 consecutive weeks.
| Code | Day | Starting | Until | Time | Duration |
| C1 | Tues | 4th May | 1st June | 19.00 – 21.30 | 5 Weeks |
| C2 | Wed | 5th Apr | 2nd June | 19.00 – 21.30 | 5 Weeks |
| C3 | Tues | 8thth June | 6th July | 19.00 – 21.30 | 5 Weeks |
| C4 | Wed | 9th June | 7th July | 19.00 – 21.30 | 5 Weeks |
| C5 | Tues | 13th July | 10th Aug | 19.00 – 21.30 | 5 Weeks |
| C6 | Wed | 14th July | 11th Aug | 19.00 – 21.30 | 5 Weeks |
| C7 | Tues | 17th Aug | 14th Sept | 19.00 – 21.30 | 5 Weeks |
| C8 | Wed | 18th Aug | 15th Sept | 19.00 – 21.30 | 5 Weeks |
General
Types of craft
- Kayaks (single person operated)
- Sit-On-Top Kayaks (Single person operated)
- Open Boats (Dual or more person operated)
- Sea-Kayak (single person operated designed mainly for use in the sea Adults Only)
Location
- Canoeing Ireland Training Centre – Based on Strawberry Beds Lucan, Dublin
Type of water
- Flat water
- Moving water with rapids and slides
Contact
If you have any questions about the course, contact trainingcentre@canoe.ie or ring the office at +353 860681321