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by Chris McDaid
Tue Oct 13, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA Symp 2015
Replies: 20
Views: 22113

Re: ISKA Symp 2015

Outstanding weekend. Brilliant location, superb gang of people. Huge thanx to everyone I shared a stretch of water with, especially the providers and the local lads. Niamh, you surpassed yourself this time, an extremely hard act to follow. Some highlights if anyones interested.............. Friday a...
by Chris McDaid
Mon Sep 28, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Fastnet
Replies: 0
Views: 18769

Fastnet

Taking advantage of the superb weather, I head to West Cork and set off for Fastnet on Friday. Did the direct route from Schull via Long Island. Landing would've been dicey as I was solo so gave it a miss. Absolutely brilliant paddle to an amazing place............... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
by Chris McDaid
Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: New ISKA Chairperson
Replies: 7
Views: 5697

Re: New ISKA Chairperson

Thanx Tony for keeping us both informed. I'll take this opportunity to wish Jon all the very best in the role. See ya at Dungarvan :D

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris McDaid
Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:01 pm
Forum: Safety, Rescue and First Aid
Topic: Pumps & Paddle floats
Replies: 6
Views: 26732

Pumps & Paddle floats

A short story, with a salutory lesson which may be of interest............. While on a visit home to the ancient kingdom of Alba, I entered the Oban Sea Kayak race on Saturday, the biggest sea kayak race in the UK. The race distance is approx 20km around the lovely island of Kerrera. 60 competitors ...
by Chris McDaid
Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin
Replies: 38
Views: 32691

Re: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin

fantastic weekend Conor, sadly there's no video/photo evidence available of the 2 impromptu matrimonials that took place :shock: :shock:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdQ6qFschC8

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris McDaid
Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tents
Replies: 12
Views: 8967

Re: Tents

There's feck all wrong with the Point65N XP18, the classic version that is :lol:

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris McDaid
Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin
Replies: 38
Views: 32691

Re: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin

I'll be one of the latecomers, hope to be on the water around 7.30pm to head to island, will have Talisker on board :shock:

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris McDaid
Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:46 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin
Replies: 38
Views: 32691

Re: ISKA Meet 14/15/16 August - Shark/Boffin

Conor,

See you friday eve

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris McDaid
Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: next issue of TnadT
Replies: 2
Views: 2710

Re: next issue of TnadT

Sue,

You still lookin for a book review of "Coastal Turmoil"?

Cheers,
Chris
by Chris McDaid
Sun Jun 21, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Charity event in June
Replies: 2
Views: 4243

Re: Charity event in June

€755 raised for Amen Support Services

Cheers,
Chris