Gain basic kayakig skills and develop skills in self rescue and water safety knowledge.
The course prepares you to join KACC and partake in the club activities as a full member
- A 2 day weekend course on Saturday and Sunday.
- Location, KACC Canoe Club, Canal Walk, Kilkenny
- There is usually parking in the club premises but if you see a space in the car park outside the club, take it!
- We have changing rooms, hot shower and toilets on site and a kettle if you’re rushing from work.
- Course run on behalf of KACC by KACC instructors and helpers
Gear to wear:
- Bring a sandwich for lunch. Tea and coffee will be provied.
- Preferably a wetsuit when weather and river is still cold, but you could survive with lycra legs and fleecy top. We have a few wetsuits if you’re stuck available on first come basis.
- Something to protect your feet. Wetsuit bootees or runners/river shoes. If you own waterproof socks, they are a dream under runners/river shoes.
- If you feel you will kayak again and are going to equip yourself, buy neoprene bootees with soles and recommended wetsuit is one without arms, called Long John and all available in Padmore & Barnes and am assured reasonably priced.
KACC will provide:
- A Cag/over jacket
- Boat, paddle, buoyancy aid and helmet
- Lots of support and fun and share our lifetime love of paddling.
Wetsuits not provided
9:30am at KACC premises