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Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by Pit
Come and Try it Weekend at Streamstown,Connemara-May 6th-7th.
This weekend is not for absolute beginners,experience of kayaking (though not necessarily Seakayaking) is required.
Weather permitting there will be organized trips and informal learning sessions(including rescues and other essential skills).
Boats and equipment can be hired from Des Keaney- call him on 086 820 5627 or 01 276 0263 .
The weekend will be based at the campsite in Streamstown, which has direct and easy access to the sea. For those not wishing to camp there are B&Bs and hostels in Clifden.
I am also asking for assistance, especially from some of our recently qualified instructors this would be a good opportunity to gain some instructing experience.
I can be contacted on 086 30 33 406 or(weekends) 065 90 50 490.
Directions and other info will be posted nearer the date.
Martin Guilfoyle

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by Maurice
Looking Forward>>>> Maurice n Co. will be there, Ta......

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by Manuel
I\'ll be there...Can Des post the prices for hiring stuff?
Thanks.
Manuel

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by tee
Can any \"triers\" interested in attending the come and try it weekend please contact Des by Sunday night. If no-one confirms by then, the come-and-try-it element will be cancelled ie there will be a trip or trips but they will not be led and there will be no boats or gear available for hire.
If the weather is bad, there\'s plenty of sheltered paddling available in the area so, on the offchance that some might be delaying on that basis, don\'t - there\'s no point.

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by west

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by chrisleonard
I\'ll be there

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by johnnyjumpup

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by johnnyjumpup
Come and try it weekend at Streamstown May 6th-7th , approx 10 Kilometres from Clifden
Map 37 Discovery series 545—587. 4 Kilometres on the Kylemore Abbey
Westport Road- turn left for Omey island [hopefully sign on pole] 5 kilometres [app] further,
Caravan park to your left at the mouth of Streamstown [sign on pole hopefully], All welcome
To paddle who have some experience not necessarily Sea Kayaking. It might be too late
to hire boats however contact Des Keaney 086 8205627 or 01 2760263. There is camping
Available, and B&Bs around the area. Regardless of weather there is a variety of paddling,
And hopefully some learning sessions etc. Refreshments etc are left up to the individuals
discretion and two briquettes or a log for the fire, any further information contact Martin
mb 0863033406 home [weekends] 065 9050490

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by tee
anyone heading down early for a paddle Friday afternoon??

Gerry

Re:Come and Try it Weekend

Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:47 pm
by Maurice
Gerry I expect to be around a little early, If so I`d be happy to paddle. maurice.