Gain basic kayakig skills and develop skills in self rescue and water safety knowledge as well as an understanding of safe paddling on the sea.
- This is an introduction to sea kayaking
- Location, Tramore Pier, Tramore West but this may change depending on the weather- set RNLI station Tramore as your location to find.
- In the case of high winds, it may be necessary to either relocate the class to another beach or perhaps the sea. We may have to postpone a class by a week.
- There is usually parking on the hill down to the pier.
Tramore,
WD,
Ireland
Gear to wear:
- A wetsuit is highly recommended, but you could survive with lycra legs and fleecy top. We will provide a cag/overjacket.
- 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 the recommended wetsuit is one without arms, called Long-John and all available in Tramore Surf Shop, Big Surf Shop and Padmore & Barnes Kilkenny. A 3mm suit is flexibnle and sufficient for the summer.
We 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 can be provided if you requst.
10am at Tramore Pier- just down from Tramore Lifeboat Station
- 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.
Tramore,
WD,
Ireland