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by conorsmith
Tue Jan 16, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Interesting little gadget
Replies: 0
Views: 3573

Interesting little gadget

by conorsmith
Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA 2017 Symposium
Replies: 30
Views: 30180

Re: ISKA 2017 Symposium

Thanks especially to John D, with support from Robin and Margaret and of course all the service providers and other help, this was another excellent symposium. Some fantastic paddling and workshops to end out our calendar for another year. Thank you also to the committee for all the work they do on ...
by conorsmith
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: ISKA 2017 Symposium
Replies: 30
Views: 30180

Re: ISKA 2017 Symposium

Belmullet is an excellent location, allowing almost anyone of any ability to get on the water in any weather. To hand there is access to a team of providers generously giving their time to share their experiences and teach. In actual fact, the annual symposium brings together the largest number of p...
by conorsmith
Wed Aug 23, 2017 3:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: More intelligent lighthouse keepers needed !!
Replies: 2
Views: 3575

Re: More intelligent lighthouse keepers needed !!

Sun valve on Beeves lighthouse on the Shannon Estuary.
by conorsmith
Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:58 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: August Bank Holiday Weekend - Alternative Option
Replies: 9
Views: 11320

Re: August Bank Holiday Weekend - Alternative Option

13 paddlers in all over the weekend. Most arriving Friday afternoon and evening, with a run out around Cruagh and landing for a walk about. Saturday we left from Cleggan Strand for Shark, spending a little over an hour on the island before a circumnavigation. Nice bounce on the way out with testing ...
by conorsmith
Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:12 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: August Bank Holiday Weekend - Alternative Option
Replies: 9
Views: 11320

Re: August Bank Holiday Weekend - Alternative Option

For the weekend and especially Sunday, the weather is not what we hoped and offshore camping is not wise. We are still interested in getting away and a number of us will travel to EcoBeach camping Streamstown Friday afternoon. Hopefully there might be some paddling that evening. On Saturday the plan...
by conorsmith
Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:18 am
Forum: Meets
Topic: August Bank Holiday Weekend - Alternative Option
Replies: 9
Views: 11320

Re: August Bank Holiday Weekend - Alternative Option

I have 11 confirms with a number of undecideds. If you are looking to join us, it is important to confirm. At this point we have a reasonable idea of what to expect. Tracking the forecast you can see things are picking up Wednesday/Thursday, dying off over the weekend with winds possibly increasing ...
by conorsmith
Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:19 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: August Bank Holiday Weekend - Alternative Option
Replies: 9
Views: 11320

August Bank Holiday Weekend - Alternative Option

With the postponement of the ISKA meet, a group of Clare paddlers are hoping instead to head to Connemara for the weekend. The plan so far: - Meet noon Friday Renvyle House Hotel. On the water for 2pm sharp, heading west to Shark for the night; - Saturday morning circumnavigate Shark, finishing on B...