Irish Sea Kayaking Association

<t>Well done Tadhg, great idea to compile this list. <br/> <br/> On the east coast you\'d have to include Wicklow Head. I\'m not the expert on it and I believe it works differently depending on the conditions, but here goes;<br/> <br/> During the flood and in springs, regardless of wind, a large wav...

<r>Well done to the organisers. It was a great weekend in a magnificent location with lots of nice sunshine. Thanks also to all of the coaches and leaders who gave up their time to take part. It\'s great to see top level coaches from further afield coming along. <br/> Here\'s a link to some photos a...

<r>I finally got around to putting a few videos together of a recent trip to Anglesey.<br/> <br/> The first one was taken at the Swellies in the Menai Straits between Anglesey Island and the mainland. Great kayaking spot with flows up to 7 knots. <br/> <URL url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVXiFW...

Dermot, Not sure why you cant see the videos, all seems OK from here.
The take off is definitely not recommended but what a blast for a committed adrenaline junkie ....
Eddie

It looks like we the weather Gods are looking down on us for tomorrow\'s race in Bulloch Harbour. Wind Guru are forecasting F2/3 SW and we will definitely settle for that.
Registration from 10am, Race starts at midday.
See you all there,
Eddie

<r>While we are on the subject of shoes, can anyone recommend a water shoe suitable for size 11-12 feet. The problem with most size 12 shoes is that they dont fit into the kayak, there\'s not enough room in there. (I paddle an NDK Explorer).<br/> I have used NRS Scout shoe but they are falling apart...

<t>Peer Paddle from Wicklow on Friday meeting at 17.30 beside the sailing club on the south pier. The plan is to go to Wicklow Head and get the the tide race south of Wicklow Head. Big Spring tide conditions so we can expect up to 6kn flows. Wind Guru predicting F3 /4 SW winds.<br/> Good level 3 pad...

Well done Conor, great photos .....

Myself and Caroline will be there.

Eddie

<r>Saturdays East Coast paddle is for a nice easy trip to allow for recovery of tired or sore heads after the club BBQ on Friday night.<br/> Meet at 10am in Bulloch. At this stage, the forecast is for SW F3 wind with an ebbing tide from 9.15am. <br/> We aim to be off the water by 1:30 but bring a sn...