Adult Introductory Kayaking
Weekend Courses
This course is a basic introduction to kayaking .It is run over two consecutive days and consists of 4 sessions from 10:00 until 16:00 . It is suitable for total beginners or for someone who has some previous experience. It aims to introduce participants to the sport of kayaking with strong emphasis on fun, safety and enjoyment. The course includes basic boat handling skills along with the necessary safety and rescue skills needed for paddling in a flat- water environment. It covers Canoeing Ireland Level 2 Kayak Skills Award syllabus and includes an optional assessment for Canoeing Ireland Level 2 Kayak Skills Award
The course is practical with a minimum of 10-12 hours overall of on- the -water instruction. The course fee includes provision of kayak and all necessary safety equipment and gear.
| Code | Starting | Date | Until | Date | Time |
| WE 1 | Sat | 17th Apr | Sun | 18th April | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| WE 2 | Sat | 15th May | Sun | 16th May | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| WE 3 | Sat | 19th June | Sun | 20th June | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| WE 4 | Sat | 3rd July | Sun | 4th July | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| WE 5 | Sat | 24th July | Sun | 25th July | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| WE 6 | Sat | 7th Aug | Sun | 8th Aug | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| WE 7 | Sat | 4th Sept | Sun | 5th Sept | 10.00 – 16.00 |
| WE 8 | Sat | 25th Sept | Sun | 26th Sept | 10.00 – 16.00 |
Course fee is: €190
How to book
All bookings are made by clicking on one of the booking links above.
If you have any questions about the course contact trainingcentre@canoe.ie or ring the office at +353 860681321