Roll your kayak in surf so that you can stay in your boat and avoid a swim and boat emptying.
This trip is for Level 2 and asprant Level 3 paddlers and more experienced paddlers.
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 day.
Develop your kayak surfing skills and work to level 3 standard.
Surf kayaking is a fantastic paddling activity that will allows you to quickly build confidence in rough water.
Our kayak surf training course will build on your boat handling and surfing skills.
This day will add in those support moves for preventing a capsize to dynamically aiding your ability to control your kayak in the surf zone.
A roll is good to have but not essential.
We can assess and sign off your Level 2 and Level 3 Canoe Ireland skills.
In the event that the surf is too big we will move the paddle to the Barrow river and focus on paddling in flows and dynamic water.
Meet at Tramore beach.
There are toilets at the meeting point!
Get on water at 10.30
You must provide all your own equipment and sea kayak.
Sea Kayak and equipment can be rented for an additional €50.00 for the day.
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
You must provide all your own equipment and sea kayak.
Sea Kayak and equipment can be rented for an additional €50.00 for the day.
Preferably wear a dry suit or heavy wetsuit and bring extra clothes and layers for staying warm over lunch break.
- 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.