Getting into the Sport

Berty

Hi All,

Let's say I wanted to get into the Sport, where do I start?

I don't know anybody in the sport but it looks enjoyable. I go mountain walking & scrambling but that was easy to get into. You could nearly do that out of Pennys clothes but I imagine my costs for Kayaking would be considerably more.

Is there a place I can go to "try it" someplace fun as opposed to an outdoor activity centre that lets you go around a boring old pond that were really made for cub scouts.

Rather broad question I know.

I googled prices of Kayaks and was getting results of €550 +

pmccormack

Hea if you are looking to give kayaking a go send me an email irishcanoekayak@gmail.com I have some beginners courses coming up.

Price wise kayaking can be done affordable there is quite a big second hand market and bits and pieces can be picked up as you go.

The best ting to do is do a course where all gear is supplied see how you get on and then get some advice on where and what to buy then join a club most clubs will have kayaks which members can use.

Cheers
Paddy

Berty

Mail sent.

irishlostboy

ya, you can get boats second hand from 250 euro and up.
you can have everything you need for under 500 euro second hand.
definately get some training before you go buy your own kit, and your best bet is to join a local club.

Sitka

have a look at www.bantry-bay-canoes.com They will put you roght on equipment and where to start.

Zuppy

Where in the country are you?

Sitka

Cork City

KenHy

Try the Phoenix Kayak club. http://www.phoenixkayakclub.com/clubnews.html

Zuppy

As posted on the West Cork Newbie thread.

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I am in Phoenix Kayak club. (just to be clear)

I can recommend the level 2 course as the best way to get into the sport. Your other option is with Munster Dive and Canoe www.mdac.ie or the H2O sea kayaking in Garretstown. Kinsale OEC used to run courses and probably still do.

Those are your closest options. PM me if you need further info.

K_TRICKS

hi folks
any recomendations for safe flat water locations for beginners?
cheers

Zuppy

K_TRICKS wrote: »

hi folks
any recomendations for safe flat water locations for beginners?
cheers

I presume you mean in Cork or close by?

I could be nasty and point out there is no such thing as a safe water location but as long as you follow the ICU guidelines (covering my ass here), the flat water locations near the City are

The Lee fields - beware of anglers and park your car in a safe spot.
The Dam - gets windy out there and very very deep.
The lower bandon river - depends on river level
Sandycove, Kinsale - Inside the Island depending on sea conditions
Upper Cork harbour (ie blackrock slip)- Too much traffic, stay out of shipping lane and watch for rowers.

K_TRICKS

ZuppyLurk wrote: »

I presume you mean in Cork or close by?

I could be nasty and point out there is no such thing as a safe water location but as long as you follow the ICU guidelines (covering my ass here), the flat water locations near the City are

The Lee fields - beware of anglers and park your car in a safe spot.
The Dam - gets windy out there and very very deep.
The lower bandon river - depends on river level
Sandycove, Kinsale - Inside the Island depending on sea conditions
Upper Cork harbour (ie blackrock slip)- Too much traffic, stay out of shipping lane and watch for rowers.

should've it clearer,im in dublin...
thinking of dalkey harbour for a little maiden run
or along the liffey by the rowing clubs at the turn of the tides from high to low
was down in kinsale recently and plan to go back again so cheers for the info on it.
think i might do a little course with ICU wen i get the some more cash

thetonynator

K_TRICKS wrote: »

should've it clearer,im in dublin...
thinking of dalkey harbour for a little maiden run
or along the liffey by the rowing clubs at the turn of the tides from high to low
was down in kinsale recently and plan to go back again so cheers for the info on it.
think i might do a little course with ICU wen i get the some more cash

You could try wild water kayak club >> http://www.wwkc.net/
in palmerstown.