Spring Tide Level 3 skills development training on the Copper Coast
- Improve your confidence paddling in dynamic water.
- Challenge yourself to paddle through gaps in rocks “rock gardens” and improve your water reading skills with support of leaders and instructors.
- Paddle in surf zones and practice landing and launching on serf beaches.
- Improve your safety and rescue skills.
- Develop new skills and tick them off on your Canoe Ireland Log Book
- Have fun learning with others on the same journey as you.
The Cooper Coast off Waterford offers great opportunities to “rock hop” and develop paddling skills in dynamic conditions and as with a “Spring Tide” this should add some spice and fun!
These days are aimed at aspiring level 3 paddlers who are ready to paddle dynamic and challenging water. A roll is not essential but preferable.
Skills will be assessed for training log book.
The sea temperature will be as low as 6 degrees Celsius it is essential that participants have the right equipment to stay warm for the day.
The weather will dictate the meet location and we may combine rock hopping and surf as conditions dictate so make sure you check the final meeting point on the day/night before. In the event of extreme weather we may move the day to a rough water river to develop skills.
Proposed meet is Tramore Harbour but we will confirm that on the day before the paddle.
Get on water at about 10-00
We will stop for lunch half and tea/ Filter coffee will be provided, prepared using our Kelly Kettle. Please bring a sandwich/snack and a mat to sit on.
There is a toilet at Tramore harbour and the Cove Stores a few hundred metres from the meet point is a super deli Artisan Foodstore Cove Stores and is the perfect destination for locally roasted barista coffee, healthy deli lunch or a tasty 99.
There are also several service stations as you enter Tramore includinbg an Applegreen for a toilket break and food.
You must provide all your own equipment and sea kayak.
Sea Kayak and equipment can be rented for an additional €25.00 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
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 somthing 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 and 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.