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Newbie WEST CORK

  • 23-06-2010 2:26pm
    #1
    MarcusFenix
    Registered Users Posts: 720 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    Any info on kayaking in the mid-west-cork area, i.e. dumamway, bandon and clon?

    Thanks in advance!:D


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  • #2
    Alfie1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Alfie1


    The Upper Bandon is probably your best bet :)

    Plenty info on it here http://www.irishwhitewater.com/river_guide/river.php?id=267


  • #3
    MarcusFenix
    Registered Users Posts: 720 ✭✭✭MarcusFenix


    Holy crap that's over the road from me!
    But I was thinking more about clubs that teach or take newbies. Know of anyone?


  • #4
    pmccormack
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 157 ✭✭pmccormack


    Phoenix Kayak club in cork city. I dont have a contact for them Google it and u may find one.

    Or else I run beginner courses if your interested mostly in the south east though. www.irishcanoekayak.com give me a shout if you are looking for a course.

    Cheers
    Patrick


  • #5
    MarcusFenix
    Registered Users Posts: 720 ✭✭✭MarcusFenix


    @Patrick
    How far east?
    I heard something about levels, I presume ye do all?
    I must mention I'm not a good swimmer but I have kayaked!? before and was fine with the vest on.


  • #6
    pmccormack
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 157 ✭✭pmccormack


    In the south east, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny mainly we cover all the levels from Beginner to advanced our beginner courses are all ICU level 2 courses.

    The swimming is fine everyone wears a PFD so all is good on that front once your comfortable bobbing around in the water if you capsized.

    Cheers
    Patrick


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  • #7
    Alfie1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Alfie1


    MarcusFenix wrote: »
    Holy crap that's over the road from me!
    But I was thinking more about clubs that teach or take newbies. Know of anyone?

    Here is the link to Phoenix Kayak Club http://phoenixkayakclub.com/

    Looks like the next course starts 13th July.


  • #8
    MarcusFenix
    Registered Users Posts: 720 ✭✭✭MarcusFenix


    pmccormack wrote: »
    In the south east, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny mainly we cover all the levels from Beginner to advanced our beginner courses are all ICU level 2 courses.

    The swimming is fine everyone wears a PFD so all is good on that front once your comfortable bobbing around in the water if you capsized.

    Cheers
    Patrick

    Thanks but that is probably too far east if I was to get into it.
    Here is the link to Phoenix Kayak Club http://phoenixkayakclub.com/

    Looks like the next course starts 13th July
    .

    Thanks Alfie


  • #9
    Zuppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 872 ✭✭✭Zuppy


    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.


  • #10
    MarcusFenix
    Registered Users Posts: 720 ✭✭✭MarcusFenix


    Thanks man, the mcad site is much more straight forward with prices etc., must give them a ring so today!


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