FOR THE LOVE OF IT: Paddle Sports for juniors
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About this event
FOR THE LOVE OF IT
A unique opportunity to be part of a fun and diverse 7-week Paddlesports programme created by Canoeing Ireland and being piloted in Castlebar in collaboration with Castlebar Adventure Hub, Atlantic Technical University (ATU) and Mayo Sports Partnership.
6 Saturday afternoons on Lough Lannagh will deliver 6 exciting paddlesports experiences: SUP, Slalom, Polo, Sea Kayaking, Open Canoe, Expedition Planning and Rescue Techniques. Culminating on the 7th week with an Open Canoe expedition with overnight camping on the waterways of Mayo.
7 Week Porgram
- 7th May – Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
- 14th May – Slalom
- 21st May - Sea Kayaking
- 28th May – Polo Kayaking
- 4th June - Open boat Canoes
- 11th June - Expedition Planning and Water Rescue.
- 18th -19th June - Expedition weekend – Open Canoe expedition with overnight
Venue: Lough Lannagh; Details of expedition to be confirmed; within Mayo waterways
Times: 2pm – 3.30pm / 3:30 – 5pmPlease note the session time you book on your ticket
Max Capacity per Session 12
Minimum age 10
Cost: €120pp for the full 7 week programme
note: price includes Canoeing Ireland Membership.
Food and camping accessories not included in the price. Participants will need to self-source tents, sleeping bags etc for overnight expedition