Sea Kayak Skills Training

Learn to Kayak

Level 2 Kayak Skills Award ( Learn to Kayak)

The Level 2 Kayak Skills Award aims to enable participants to, Kayak safely and competently on flat water (Sea) and Grade I rivers as a member of a group being led and to assist in basic rescues.

The level 2 Kayak proficiency is the starting point for all kayak proficiency for both river kayaking & Sea kayaking. All equipment is supplied on the course and no previous experience is necessary.

You will receive a Canoeing Ireland  Level 2 Certificate at the end of the course

Next Courses 2020  Postponed due to Covid-19        

Weekend Course: 9th & 10th March 

Evening Courses: Tues & Thursday (4 evenings) courses 6.30- 9pm – Ardmore

Tuesday Courses:                Postponed due to Covid-19                

Course 1: April: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 

Course 3: May: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Thursday Courses:           Postponed due to Covid-19        

Course 2: April: 11th, 18th, 25th , 2nd     

Course 4: May: 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 

 

Price: €150   (€140 if 2 people book together)

Intermediate Kayak Skills ( CI Level 3)

Level 3 Sea Kayak Skills Training ( Intermediate Sea Kayak Skills)

The Level 3 Sea Kayak Skills Award aims to enable participants:

  • kayak safely and competently in smooth seas. as a member of a group of peers.
  • This course trains you to paddle competently in following winds, head winds and beams winds of up to force three.
  • You will also learn to assist in rescues.
  • Have an understanding of the importance of weather as a factor in kayaking on the sea.

All equipment is supplied on the course and no previous experience is necessary but the Level 2 Kayak Skills is advised.

You will receive an Canoeing Ireland Level 3 Certificate on completion of the Level 3 Sea Skills Assessment

Course Dates: 2020  – Postponed due to Covid-19        

Level 3 Sea Skills Training Course:  4th & 5th May       Price: €160

Level 3 Sea Skills Assessment:     TBC       Price: €60

Kayak Rolling (Eskimo Rolling)

Eskimo Roll Classes

If you want to take your kayaking to the next level in both skill and safety, this is the course for you. You will learn various rolling techniques to get you back up-right and paddling. The course takes place in a warm heated swimming pool so can learn and practice at your ease and not worry about the cold outside.

Next Course:  

Date: TBC     

Time:   

Venue: Park Hotel Leisure Centre, Dungarvan