Kayaking 

At Nevsail Watersports we have an experienced staff of Kayaking and Canoeing Instructors and run our Kayaking/Canoeing courses from January until November.

We run Official I.C.U. (Irish Canoe union) Kayak and Canoe Courses most weekends. Once you have successfully completed your course you will receive a certificate from the I.C.U . We have a range of course on offer including : 1 or 2 day kayak and canoe courses, 2 and a half hour lessons with an Instructor, or alternatively you can hire a kayak/ canoe for an hour.  We have easy to use sit on top kayaks, which are self bailing,....which means that a complete beginner can paddle safely. We also have enclosed kayaks for the more proficient kayakers as well as 16ft long Sea Kayaks for exploring the coastline which will guarantee you great fun and excitement.

LEVEL ONE I.C.U. KAYAK AND CANOE COURSES (10:30-4:30)

This course is all about introducing you to the exciting sport of kayaking/ Canoeing. Here are just a few of the details and things you will be learning about.

• Intro to different types of kayaks and equipment
• Basic Safety Procedures
• Entering and Exiting the Kayaks easily
• Basic Paddling Skills and Strokes - Going Forward, Backwards, Stopping, Turning etc
• Recovery Procedures 
• A Kayaking Trip/Excursion

These Kayaking courses take around 5-6 hours long and all you need to bring with you is a towel and swimming gear. DATES: January until November.

COST: Usually €75 pp but now only €60pp (for all full day courses in September). YOU WILL BE ICU CERTIFIED AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE COURSE.

LEVEL TWO I.C.U KAYAKING/CANOE COURSES (10:30-4:30)

This course is all about improving your skills in kayaking/ canoeing. Some courses details are listed here.

• More Advanced Strokes - Stern rudder, sweeping strokes, bow turns, draw strokes etc.
• High and Low Bracing strokes
• Kayaking/Canoe Surfing
• Rescues and First aid
• A Kayaking Trip or Excursion.
• Knots and Theory work.
• This course is also 5-6 hours long and you need to have completed Level One before doing this course.   
• COST:Usually €75 BUT NOW ONLY €60 PER PERSON.
• CERTIFICATION AFTER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE COURSE. 

HALF DAY AND FULL DAY KAYAKING TRIPS:

Distance: 2-4 km
Duration: 3 -5 hours
Food: You will be required to bring your own packed lunch, which should consist of sandwiches rolls or salad, Drinking water and plenty of snacks (energy bars) etc or we can grab a snack in the Diamond Rocks Cafe. COST: Half Day-€35pp, Full Day-€75pp  

For our next kayaking course please check out: http://www.nevsailwatersports.ie/index.php?pagetag=news&NID=1008 

Book now to hold a place. 

PLEASE NOTE: ALL COURSES ARE WEATHER DEPENDANT. WETSUITS/BOUYANCY AIDS INCLUDED FOR ALL COURSES. CORPORATE GROUPS ARE  CATERED FOR AND GROUP DISCOUNT AVAILABLE.