This trip is for Level 2 paddlers and more experienced paddlers who would like to improve their sea kayaking skills.
Leaders are very experienced kayakers who lead sea and river trips professionally and are Canoe Ireland level 3 Instructors.
You should have your own sea kayak and equipment but if you need one we can rent you one for the trip.
Location, Tragumna Beach, West Cork but this may change depending on the weather.
In the case of high winds, it may be necessary to either relocate the class to a more sheltered location or river.
There is parking beside West Cork Paddlers boat store.
Skills focussed on will be adapted to participants interests and we can certify L 3skills on Canoe Ireland Award.
If there is extreme weather we may postpone the classes.
Arrive at meet up location at 10 with plan to be on the water for 10:30
We will paddle for the day and take a lunch break on the beach so bring food with you.
We will provide tea and coffee at lunch break.
You must provide all your own equipment and sea kayak.
Sea Kayak and equipment can be rented for an additional €30.00 for the trip bit we must get advance notice.
Preferably wear a dry suit or heavy wetsuit and bring extra clothes and layers for staying warm over lunch break.
Food for a lunch break and something to sit on.
Bring extra clothes and a jacket to keep warm at lunch.
Tea and Coffee will be provided.
You must provide all your own equipment and sea kayak.
Sea Kayak and equipment can be rented for an additional €30.00 for the trip.
Preferably wear a dry suit or heavy wetsuit and bring extra clothes and layers for staying warm over lunch break.
Food for a lunch break and something to sit on
· If you cancel 5 days before your class or trip we can offer you a full refund or we will reschedule your tour or camp for a new date. Cancellations made less than 5 days or not attending for your booking will result in the full fee being forfeited. (Cancellation or changes of dates MUST be made by email or phone call only. Voice message or WhatsApp will not be accepted).
· If you cancel 5 – 2 days in advance we can offer you 50% refund or book you onto another course or tour as availability allows.
· If you cancel between 48 and 24 hours in advance we will book you onto another class, course or trip as availability allows.
· If you cancel less than 24 hours in advance we cannot guarantee that we can reschedule a class, course or trip for you and we will not refund your money.
· Rain will not interfere with our tours or events, so they will run as planned. In very severe weather conditions where the river is in flood or a Met Eireann severe weather warning is in place, it may be necessary to cancel an activity. In that case, we will contact you, giving you as much notice as possible and we will offer you a new booking or a refund.
· Kayak Tours: Kayaking tours are not affected by rain and will proceed.
· Rescheduled tours and classes may not be in the exact same location due to weather.