Kayaking

At NEVSAIL WATERSPORTS we have an experienced staff of Kayaking and Canoeing Instructors and run our Kayaking courses from March until October.

We run OFFICIAL I.C.U. (Irish Canoe union) Kayak and Canoe Courses which you will be certified after successful completion. We can offer you 1 or 2 day kayak and canoe courses, 2 and a half hour lessons with an Instructor and we do hourly kayak/canoe hire service. We have easy to use sit on top kayaks, which are self bailing,....which means that a complete beginner can paddle safely. We also have enclosed kayaks for the more proficient kayakers as well as 16ft long Sea Kayaks for exploring the coastline which will guarantee you great fun and excitement.

CHECK OUT OUR KAYAK AND CANOE COURSES BELOW AND SEE WHICH SUITS YOU BEST

LEVEL ONE I.C.U. KAYAK AND CANOE COURSES (10:30-4:30)

This course is all about introducing you to the exciting sport of kayaking/ Canoeing. Here are just a few of the details and things you will be learning about.

• Intro to different types of kayaks and equipment
• Basic Safety Procedures
• Entering and Exiting the Kayaks easily
• Basic Paddling Skills and Strokes - Going Forward, Backwards, Stopping, Turning etc
• Recovery Procedures 
• A Kayaking Trip/Excursion

These Kayaking courses are 6 hours long and all you need to bring with you is a towel and swimming gear.

DATES: March until October 2010.

COST: €75 PER PERSON AND YOU WILL BE CERTIFIED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE COURSE

LEVEL TWO I.C.U KAYAKING/CANOE COURSES (10:30-4:30)

This course is all about improving your skills in kayaking/ canoeing. Some courses details are listed here.

• More Advanced Strokes - Stern rudder, sweeping strokes, bow turns, draw strokes etc.
• High and Low Bracing strokes
• Kayaking/Canoe Surfing
• Rescues and First aid
• A Kayaking Trip or Excursion.
• Knots and Theory work.
• This course is also 6 hours long and you need to have completed Level One before doing this course.   
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• DATES: March until October 2010. COST: €75 PER PERSON.

HALF DAY AND FULL DAY SEA KAYAKING TRIPS:

Distance: 4-8 km
Duration: 3 - 7 hours
Min age: 16

Food: You will be required to bring your own packed lunch, which should consist of sandwiches rolls or salad etc. Drinking water and plenty of snacks (energy bars) etc.

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 COST: Half Day-€40pp, Full Day-€80pp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

WEATHER DEPENDANT. WETSUITS/BOUYANCY AIDS INCLUDED FOR ALL COURSES. CORPORATE GROUPS ARE ALL ENVITED AND GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR ALL COURSES.