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by colinfrancis
Sat Jun 14, 2025 6:47 pm
Forum: ISKA Committee
Topic: Canoeing Ireland Affiliation/ Insurance
Replies: 68
Views: 1206

Re: Canoeing Ireland Affiliation/ Insurance

not in favour of the changes purposed by the committee. I personally think it would be the end of I.S.K.A. the freedom to get larger groups of people together on the water at the same time. I understand how some people are hesitant to step forward to get more involved in the running of this Associat...
by colinfrancis
Sat Jun 14, 2025 6:03 pm
Forum: ISKA Committee
Topic: Proposed constitution for ISKA
Replies: 35
Views: 960

Re: Proposed constitution for ISKA

I'm not in favour of the changes purposed by the committee. I personally think it would be the end of I.S.K.A. the freedom to get larger groups of people together on the water at the same time. I understand how some people are hesitant to step forward to get more involved in the running of this Asso...
by colinfrancis
Thu Jun 05, 2025 7:25 am
Forum: Meets
Topic: Risk Assessment
Replies: 52
Views: 3879

Re: Risk Assessment

I have read all the above posts with great interest. So wat is I.S.K.A. Is it not a association run by volunteers for those who have a common interest. As I see it quite simple Chairman ...over see the runners of the committee. Security...take minutes treasurer...to manage funds both in and out Safe...
by colinfrancis
Thu May 22, 2025 4:58 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: CATER ISLAND Co.Mayo
Replies: 0
Views: 163

CATER ISLAND Co.Mayo

On Monday morning myself and Sharon met at Rooney peir at 8.on the water by 8.20.to do the 10km crossing to Cater Island which seats in front of Inishturk. The sea was lively with a top of a forse 3bfs on our backs and tide running against as but the sun was out and we made good progress. I will adm...
by colinfrancis
Sat Apr 05, 2025 4:48 pm
Forum: Peer Paddles
Topic: Paddle Monday 07,05,25.
Replies: 0
Views: 433

Paddle Monday 07,05,25.

So of the west coast gang are going out to the Inishkeas on Monday morning meeting at 09.00. Faulmore beach. Blacksod,Co.Mayo. if you're interested please let me know. 087 7697189.
by colinfrancis
Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:24 pm
Forum: Peer Paddles
Topic: Achill Beg 13,3,25.
Replies: 0
Views: 371

Achill Beg 13,3,25.

Hi all if anyone is interested in a paddle on Thursday Im heading to Achill beg. Putting in at 10.30. Please let me know if interested....
by colinfrancis
Mon Sep 16, 2024 3:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Search for the finnmen
Replies: 1
Views: 1174

Search for the finnmen

Hi I lent my copy of the book out at the Kerry Symposium. Would it be possible for who even as It please bring it to the Mayo Symposium as I will like to get it back .
by colinfrancis
Sun Aug 11, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: Peer Paddles
Topic: Monday Mayo trip
Replies: 1
Views: 3896

Re: Monday Mayo trip

The weather is very unpredictable, so I think it would be wise Not to paddle tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience
by colinfrancis
Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: Peer Paddles
Topic: Monday Mayo trip
Replies: 1
Views: 3896

Monday Mayo trip

OK so looking at the long weather forecast, it's week is going to be windy. So, no long distance off shore trips. But Im going to Rosmoney Monday meeting at 12 to get on the water as soon as. Plan to use the island as shelter. HI Tide is 11.15 let me know if interested
by colinfrancis
Sun Jul 28, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Peer Paddles
Topic: Tuesday 30. Clare Island
Replies: 0
Views: 3470

Tuesday 30. Clare Island

I plan to go to Clare Island. With the idea of going around this is a trip of around 40km with the chance of 3 shops if needed for a cup of tea/food. Meeting at rooney peir at 9 am to be on the water at 9.30 let me know if interested 😀