Product Description

What is Introduction to Kayaking?

Discover what kayaking is all about with our amazing introductory course for all levels of ability.

This is a one day course and the vast majority of the time will be spent out learning essential skills and techniques. There is also a kayak trip to Innisfallen Island included on the training. The course runs from 10am-5pm and covers the following areas:

1. Equipment Talk
   – buoyancy aid
   – kayak
   – paddle
   – personal gear
2. Entering and Exiting Techniques
   – slow and measured
   – use paddle as brace across kayak
3. Body Postures/Positions
   – sitting straight & upright
   – bracing feet
   – focusing on destination
4. Essential Kayak Strokes
   – forward
   – reverse
   – sweep
   – stopping
   – low brace
5. Capsize Drill

At Mór Active we like to add more to your knowledge so we also include other topic areas such as history & folklore, environmental awareness issues, flora & fauna, geology and much more.

Your Course Includes:

• Professional and experience instructors
• Training course notes
• Personalized feedback
• All Safety Equipment e.g. Buoyancy aid, wetsuit.
• Boat & Paddles

Course Cost: €75 per person

What To Bring On Your Course?
In terms of equipment you will need, we recommend to bring the following:

• A pair of trainers you don’t mind getting wet
• Swim wear to use underneath wetsuit
• No cotton t-shirts or jeans to be worn as these items of clothing will hold water and may accelerate chances of hypothermia
• Towel, spare clothes and shoes for after activity
• Food and water e.g. snacks, water(1 litre approx)
• Water(1 litre approximately)
• Food/snacks