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by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: westies/wiskas meet up
Replies: 2
Views: 1821

Re:westies/wiskas meet up

<r>Why not make a night of it? <br/> Roundstone area has plenty of options which can suit weather conditions and there are a number of B&Bs to choose from. <br/> Afterwards O\'Dowds serve a great pint and a lovely piece of fish - they might even cook whatever you catch for us on the day Martin? ...
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Gelcoat Repair to Fibreglass Kayaks
Replies: 6
Views: 4454

Re:Gelcoat Repair to Fibreglass Kayaks

Where is the best place to pick up gel coat?
Conor
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:50 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Symposium 2009
Replies: 0
Views: 1543

Symposium 2009

<t>In correspondence with Ali about next weekend, I suggested a 3rd possible trip for the Saturday. If attendance is high, this may be necessary.<br/> Roonagh Pier back into Westport itself - approx 15 ml or 24km. We would be coming in on a rising tide and car shuttles are needed.<br/> As this would...
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: Meets
Topic: Westie Paddle - short notice
Replies: 0
Views: 1644

Westie Paddle - short notice

A few of us heading to Spanish Point with play boats 7pm this evening for some wave play.
Conditions unfortunately pretty benignPost edited by: conorsmith, at: 2009/07/17 11:54
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buying a kayak
Replies: 5
Views: 3098

Re:Buying a kayak

<r>Duncan<br/> Ciaran above mentions a Valley Aquanaut. I have one of these and am very very happy with the boat. Obviously not a quick as a glass boat, you will still have little if any difficulty keeping up with any group over any distance.<br/> I come across these regularly on the water and most ...
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Results & Pics for Galway Bay Sea Kayak Race
Replies: 8
Views: 4364

Re:Results & Pics for Galway Bay Sea Kayak Race

<t>Especially to Jim plus support and entrants well done to a very enjoyable afternoon and yes please to more of these throughout the year.<br/> <br/> I enter two or three such races each year, purely for the fun of it and would encourage as many ISKA and other paddling clubs to put their names forw...
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Results & Pics for Galway Bay Sea Kayak Race
Replies: 8
Views: 4364

Re:Results for Galway Bay Sea Kayak Race

Why not, especially if it gets more people on the water.

Where events are held near populated areas, it creates additional interest.

Conor
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cork Ocean To City Boat Race
Replies: 0
Views: 2033

Cork Ocean To City Boat Race

<r>The race takes place again this year on Saturday 30th May - June bank holiday weekend.<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.oceantocity.com/">http://www.oceantocity.com/</URL><br/> <br/> I entered last year and have again put in another application. It is very well organised, a great day out and I wou...
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Sea Kayaking Highlighted in the Irish Times
Replies: 3
Views: 2855

Re:Sea Kayaking Highlighted in the Irish Times

<r>Article referred to by Alan can be seen as follows:<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/travel/2009/0314/1224242841297.html"><LINK_TEXT text="http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/tra ... 41297.html">http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/travel/2009/0314/1224242841297.html</LINK_...
by conorsmith
Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:49 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Westie Paddle Making Workshop
Replies: 8
Views: 5848

Re:Westie Paddle Making Workshop

Thanks again Martin, Peter and yes especially Denise.

If any of you have an inclination to make your own paddle, I couldn\'t recommend this enough.

Having made one, I am already working on a lovely piece of red cedar.

Thanks again

Conor.