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Currents??

blackbelt · 2012-06-21 10:51:12

Hi Folks, I am just enquiring into some areas where very strong currents may be an issue.I have an inflatable kayak which I use mainly for beach kayaking off Dublin but I am thinking of the following areas as possible areas where I can take a road trip to and do some paddling. Helvic Head,Waterford Clew Bay,Westport,Co.…

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21-06-2012 11:51am

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blackbelt

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Hi Folks,

I am just enquiring into some areas where very strong currents may be an issue.I have an inflatable kayak which I use mainly for beach kayaking off Dublin but I am thinking of the following areas as possible areas where I can take a road trip to and do some paddling.

Helvic Head,Waterford
Clew Bay,Westport,Co. Mayo
Achill Island,Mayo
Killary Harbour,Galway

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

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#2 21-06-2012 10:55pm
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Keel beach far left by the rocks has a tough rip. You should be able to read the currents and local advice would be a lot more sound than here. Be careful on an inflatable too..... Work of the.devil!

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