Adult Learn to Kayak - Evenings

GoPaddle.ie Learn to Kayak course is run over 6 evenings.

Course 1: May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th & June 3rd & 10th 2025

Course 2: June 17th & 24th, July 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd 2025

Course 3: July 29th, August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th & September 2nd 2025

Times: 7- 8:30pm at Edermine Bridge.

*Save €10 per person when two or more people book together.

Our friendly and knowledgeable kayak instructors will guide you through all the skills needed to paddle safely on flat water including basic self rescue skills.

No experience needed.

All specialist equipment is provided, you just need old runners, togs and a towel.

Over the duration of the course you will Learn to Kayak in both Sit on Top and Sit in Kayaks.

Canoeing Ireland Level 1 Kayak Skills assessment included.

**All courses are run by qualified Canoeing Ireland Instructors**

Graduates of this course are eligible to join our Kayak Academy and attend our Thursday evening, skills progression evenings.

We provide:

1. Kayak and Paddle
2. Wetsuit
3. Buoyancy Aid
4. Helmet
5. Fully qualified Canoeing Ireland Kayak Instructor

Minimum age 17 yrs.

No experience needed to join this class but you should be comfortable in the water and be able to swim with the help of a buoyancy aid (life jacket).

1. wetsuit if you have one, if not one can be provided free of charge.
2. something to wear under the wetsuit, ie swimming togs or shorts and T-shirt
3. towel
4. old runners that will get wet
5. any relevant medication, eg inhalers etc...

Over the duration of the course your will cover the follow topics:

1. Introduction to Kayak Equipment and Safety gear.
2. Introduction to the most useful kayak handling skills you will need to paddle safety on flat water also known as Grade 1 water.
3. Introduction to river safety and rescue.
4. We'll cover the theory of getting out kayaking safely with your friends and family.

Also included is a scenic kayak trip up the Slaney to the beautiful little River Boro.

All skills are delivered in a fun and engaging way. Our friendly instructors will set some fun challenges for you and your new kayak buddies to complete. A great way to put your new skills to work.