ISKA SYMPOSIUM 2008
NEWS.. NEWS.. NEWS...
Many excellent prizes are now lined up for the raffle, donated by a number generous sponsors. Prizes include a dry cag, a state-of-the-art camping stove, and vouchers for instruction and guided trips at various locations around the coast (to mention just a few). Tickets will cost 3 euro each or 10 euro for five. If you would like to enter the raffle but will be unable to attend the symposium, you are welcome to send a request for tickets with payment to me at
9 Railway View
Caheroyan
Athenry
Co Galway
Many thanks to all the donors of raffle prizes.
Looking forward to seeing you in Sligo next week,
Rachel.
Yeats Country Hotel, Rosses Point , Co. Sligo.
Friday Evening 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th November
Latest News
The Symposium programme is coming together.
The dry land workshops will have something for everyone; for mind, body and stomach. They include
\"Marine Cuisine\" for those that like to dine out (on an island, say).
\"Navigation\", for those that don\'t want to get lost.
and if that doesn\'t work for you, the \"VHF Communications\" will help you get found again.
For those with an interest in the marine environment (i.e., all of us) there will be workshops on coastal ecology and alternative energy.
\"Sea Kayak See Birds\" will provide us with a few ID skills for Kayakers.
Learn warm up techniques that improve flexibility and avoid injury.
Slide shows to inspire us to go to exotic paddling locations.
A kayak photography workshop, to prove you where there.
Be kind to your kayak at the boat maintainence and repair workshop.
Share your best idea for a kayaking/camping gadget (prize for best entry)
And all while staying dry!
There will also be trade stands (River Deep Mountain High, Deep Blue, Great Outdoors).
For those that want to get wet, there will be pool sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
For those that want to get wet and cold, there will be led trips and on-water workshops, details available a little closer to the time.
Not a lot of rooms are left. They are allocated in the order I receive the booking form. So don\'t just wait \'til the deadline (Friday 24th Oct.). Here again is the link to the booking form.
Questions? Post here or email nmaddenATeircomDOTnet.
Niall.
Organised by the WEST COAST SEA KAYAKERS
Post edited by: mary, at: 2008/10/18 22:44
Post edited by: mary, at: 2008/10/23 02:01Post edited by: mary, at: 2008/11/08 19:00
==SYMPOSIUM 2008==
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niallmadden
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Re:SYMPOSIUM 2008
The details for the symposium are being finalised, but it\'s going to be a good one: early morning pool sessions (practise your pre-breakfast roll), late night drinking, workshops, trade stands, flea markets, photo competitions, raffles and maybe even some paddling!
Most remarkably, in these times of recession, it\'s all at the same price as last year!
Details will be posted here as they are finalised. In the mean time, here is the booking form.
Print it, fill it out, and post it to
Niall Madden
9 Railway View
Athenry
Co Galway
The final date for bookings is Friday Oct 24th. However, there are a limited number of rooms in the hotel, so best return the booking form as soon as possible.
Any questions? If so, email me at nmaddenATeircomDOTnet [file name=symposiumform2008.doc size=112640]http://www.irishseakayakingassociation. ... rm2008.doc[/file]
Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/09/29 02:43Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/09/29 02:57
Most remarkably, in these times of recession, it\'s all at the same price as last year!
Details will be posted here as they are finalised. In the mean time, here is the booking form.
Print it, fill it out, and post it to
Niall Madden
9 Railway View
Athenry
Co Galway
The final date for bookings is Friday Oct 24th. However, there are a limited number of rooms in the hotel, so best return the booking form as soon as possible.
Any questions? If so, email me at nmaddenATeircomDOTnet [file name=symposiumform2008.doc size=112640]http://www.irishseakayakingassociation. ... rm2008.doc[/file]
Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/09/29 02:43Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/09/29 02:57
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ciaranclissmann
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Re:SYMPOSIUM 2008
Here\'s the file as a pdf.
[file name=symposiumform2008.pdf size=115918]http://www.irishseakayakingassociation. ... rm2008.pdf[/file]
For those who care, pdf upload is now available.
CiaranPost edited by: admin, at: 2008/09/29 19:12
[file name=symposiumform2008.pdf size=115918]http://www.irishseakayakingassociation. ... rm2008.pdf[/file]
For those who care, pdf upload is now available.
CiaranPost edited by: admin, at: 2008/09/29 19:12
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niallmadden
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Symposium Programme
The Symposium programme is coming together.
The dry land workshops will have something for everyone; for mind, body and stomach. They include[ul]
[li] \"Marine Cuisine\" for those that like to dine out (on an island, say).[/li]
[li] \"Navigation\", for those that don\'t want to get lost.[/li]
[li] and if that doesn\'t work for you, the \"VHF Communications\" will help you get found again.[/li]
[li] For those with an interest in the marine environment (i.e., all of us) there will be workshops on coastal ecology and alternative energy.[/li]
[li] \"Sea Kayak See Birds\" will provide us with a few ID skills for Kayakers.[/li]
[li] Learn warm up techniques that improve flexibility and avoid injury.[/li]
[li] Slide shows to inspire us to go to exotic paddling locations.[/li]
[li] A kayak photography workshop, to prove you where there.[/li]
[li] Be kind to your kayak at the boat maintainence and repair workshop.[/li]
[li] Share your best idea for a kayaking/camping gadget (prize for best entry)[/li]
[/ul]
And all while staying dry!
There will also be trade stands (River Deep Mountain High, Deep Blue, Great Out Doors).
For those that want to get wet, there will be pool sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
For those that want to get wet and cold, there will be led trips and on-water workshops, details available a little closer to the time.
Not a lot of rooms are left. They are allocated in the order I receive the booking form. So don\'t just wait \'til the deadline (Friday 24th Oct.). Here again is the link to the booking form.
Questions? Post here or email nmaddenATeircomDOTnet.
Niall.
Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/10/17 18:06
Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/10/17 18:36Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/10/17 18:37
The dry land workshops will have something for everyone; for mind, body and stomach. They include[ul]
[li] \"Marine Cuisine\" for those that like to dine out (on an island, say).[/li]
[li] \"Navigation\", for those that don\'t want to get lost.[/li]
[li] and if that doesn\'t work for you, the \"VHF Communications\" will help you get found again.[/li]
[li] For those with an interest in the marine environment (i.e., all of us) there will be workshops on coastal ecology and alternative energy.[/li]
[li] \"Sea Kayak See Birds\" will provide us with a few ID skills for Kayakers.[/li]
[li] Learn warm up techniques that improve flexibility and avoid injury.[/li]
[li] Slide shows to inspire us to go to exotic paddling locations.[/li]
[li] A kayak photography workshop, to prove you where there.[/li]
[li] Be kind to your kayak at the boat maintainence and repair workshop.[/li]
[li] Share your best idea for a kayaking/camping gadget (prize for best entry)[/li]
[/ul]
And all while staying dry!
There will also be trade stands (River Deep Mountain High, Deep Blue, Great Out Doors).
For those that want to get wet, there will be pool sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
For those that want to get wet and cold, there will be led trips and on-water workshops, details available a little closer to the time.
Not a lot of rooms are left. They are allocated in the order I receive the booking form. So don\'t just wait \'til the deadline (Friday 24th Oct.). Here again is the link to the booking form.
Questions? Post here or email nmaddenATeircomDOTnet.
Niall.
Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/10/17 18:06
Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/10/17 18:36Post edited by: niallmadden, at: 2008/10/17 18:37
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niallmadden
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Just 3 days to go...
All the rooms originally assigned to us by the hotel are now booked. They have given us a few more, but you\'ll need to get your skates on if you are to avoid a walk in the rain after the symposium dinner.
However there is a more urgent reason to book, even if you don\'t plan to stay in the hotel; the specially designed t-shirts go to the printers next Monday. Only those who book by Friday will get one.
Niall.
However there is a more urgent reason to book, even if you don\'t plan to stay in the hotel; the specially designed t-shirts go to the printers next Monday. Only those who book by Friday will get one.
Niall.
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rachelquinlan
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Symposium Raffle
Hello All,
Once again the Symposium will include a raffle on Saturday night, in aid of the RNLI. Lots of good prizes have already been contributed by various generous people. If anyone reading this might be in a position to offer a raffle prize, please let me know - by email at rachel dot quinlan at nuigalway dot ie or by phone - 086 3265329 .
Many thanks - looking forward to seeing you all in Sligo,
Rachel.
Once again the Symposium will include a raffle on Saturday night, in aid of the RNLI. Lots of good prizes have already been contributed by various generous people. If anyone reading this might be in a position to offer a raffle prize, please let me know - by email at rachel dot quinlan at nuigalway dot ie or by phone - 086 3265329 .
Many thanks - looking forward to seeing you all in Sligo,
Rachel.
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rachelquinlan
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Re:Symposium Raffle - Update
Hi All,
Many excellent prizes are now lined up for the raffle, donated by a number generous sponsors. Prizes include a dry cag, a state-of-the-art camping stove, and vouchers for instruction and guided trips at various locations around the coast (to mention just a few). Tickets will cost 3 euro each or 10 euro for five. If you would like to enter the raffle but will be unable to attend the symposium, you are welcome to send a request for tickets with payment to me at
9 Railway View
Caheroyan
Athenry
Co Galway
Many thanks to all the donors of raffle prizes.
Looking forward to seeing you in Sligo next week,
Rachel.
Many excellent prizes are now lined up for the raffle, donated by a number generous sponsors. Prizes include a dry cag, a state-of-the-art camping stove, and vouchers for instruction and guided trips at various locations around the coast (to mention just a few). Tickets will cost 3 euro each or 10 euro for five. If you would like to enter the raffle but will be unable to attend the symposium, you are welcome to send a request for tickets with payment to me at
9 Railway View
Caheroyan
Athenry
Co Galway
Many thanks to all the donors of raffle prizes.
Looking forward to seeing you in Sligo next week,
Rachel.
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niallmadden
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- Joined: Sat Oct 26, 2013 9:37 am
Re:==SYMPOSIUM 2008==
Hi all,
Registration for the Symposium (i.e., picking up your t-shirt) will take place Friday from 7pm in the foyer of the Yeats Country.
The full programme and sign-up sheets for Saturday\'s activities will go up at that time. Numbers at some of the workshops - particularly the pool sessions and the cookery one - will be strictly limited. So sign up early to avoid disappointment.
We haven\'t put up a detailed programme yet because some of the events are highly weather dependent, so some flexibility is required.
Pool sessions Saturday (7.30-9) and Sunday (8-9) morning. Those planning day a long paddling trip on Sat meet at 9.30 in Foyer.
On-land workshops will start at 10ish, with details more or less as outlined in earlier posts.
It\'s planned that on water workshops will include surfing and deep water rescues, and kayak racing (highly weather dependent). In addition there will be coaching sessions aimed specifically at \"improvers\".
The dinner on Saturday is scheduled for 6.30, and will be followed by the Open Forum, Raffle and a slide show.
Throughout the weekend, River Deep Mountain High, Great Outdoors and Deep Blue will run trade stands.
If you need to hire a boat, call Des at Deep Blue or Ali at Saorise na Mara in advance.
See you Friday,
Niall.
086-8585780.
Registration for the Symposium (i.e., picking up your t-shirt) will take place Friday from 7pm in the foyer of the Yeats Country.
The full programme and sign-up sheets for Saturday\'s activities will go up at that time. Numbers at some of the workshops - particularly the pool sessions and the cookery one - will be strictly limited. So sign up early to avoid disappointment.
We haven\'t put up a detailed programme yet because some of the events are highly weather dependent, so some flexibility is required.
Pool sessions Saturday (7.30-9) and Sunday (8-9) morning. Those planning day a long paddling trip on Sat meet at 9.30 in Foyer.
On-land workshops will start at 10ish, with details more or less as outlined in earlier posts.
It\'s planned that on water workshops will include surfing and deep water rescues, and kayak racing (highly weather dependent). In addition there will be coaching sessions aimed specifically at \"improvers\".
The dinner on Saturday is scheduled for 6.30, and will be followed by the Open Forum, Raffle and a slide show.
Throughout the weekend, River Deep Mountain High, Great Outdoors and Deep Blue will run trade stands.
If you need to hire a boat, call Des at Deep Blue or Ali at Saorise na Mara in advance.
See you Friday,
Niall.
086-8585780.