Adult Learn to Kayak - Evenings

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  • 1 hr 30 mins

  • Max 8 people
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    GoPaddle.ie

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    Wexford , IE

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  • Learn to Kayak with GoPaddle.ie

    Description

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

    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





    Requirements

    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).

    What to bring
    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...
    Itinerary

    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.

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17 days ago

Myself and my family had a wonderful morning kayaking on the beautiful river Slaney. Weather was fantastic & our amazing guide Susan was so knowledgeable of the area & local wildlife. Couldn’t recommended it enough.

Annie Dempsey

Annie Dempsey

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19 days ago

We had a fantastic time with gopaddle on the Slaney river. From wildlife to swimming in the river it was a blast.

Conor Farrell

Conor Farrell

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a month ago

I would 100% recommend gopaddle! Three of us had a great morning with our guide, David, who was so friendly and had so much knowledge of the area. A fantastic experience to go river kayaking in such a beautiful part of ...

Liam & Kai

Liam & Kai

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3 months ago

I really enjoyed my 5-week course in kayaking with GoPaddle this summer. On 23 September I took part in the Slaney Kayak & Cleanup organised by GoPaddle with Sustainable Enniscorthy & Enniscorthy Tidy Towns. We had a ...

Dearbhla Ní Laighin

Dearbhla Ní Laighin

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a year ago

Absolutely fabulous morning on the water with Dave. We had the grey seal pop his nose up to say hello and Dave brought us through various historic spots as well as spotting some amazing bird life and activity. Would ...

Anna Moody

Anna Moody

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