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wee gaz

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kayaking
« on: January 03, 2013 »
chloe has said she wants a kayak for her birthday (9). is there anywhere for myself and chloe to get training as im not taking her out on water not knowing what to do.years ago it was done in leisure centres.
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Kayakgirl

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Re: kayaking
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2013 »
The Robinson centre runs kayak sessions on a Wednesday nights or Saturday morning. I would highly recommend going there to start off. You can use the club boats in the centre and depending on what sort of kayaking she wants to do, I would hold off on a boat until then. There is a great facebook page that sells second hand Kayaks and Canoes. https://www.facebook.com/groups/318472144863317/

Also check out Cani for any courses and local clubs in your area. If you need any other info just PM me.
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2013 »
Turn up and paddle with Mobile Team Adventure at Shaws Bridge is perfect. They do a kids session 9-11am on a Saturday, no equipment required and you can do Canadians or Kayaks. Maybe a bit early in the year though, could be parky :D
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wee gaz

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Re: kayaking
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2013 »
cheers for info
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2013 »
MTA don't start up again until March.
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2013 »
Well spotted. We should all get down there this year, it's great fun.

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MTA don't start up again until March.
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2013 »
Quote from: RedLeader on January 04, 2013
Well spotted. We should all get down there this year, it's great fun.

Definitely, Ni-Wild lark on the river  :)
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Kayakgirl

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Re: kayaking
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2013 »
I would be able to run some sessions at Castlewellan lake if anyone fancies it?
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #8 on: January 07, 2013 »
erm kids love it though my young lad was more in the water than anywhere  ;D
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #9 on: January 07, 2013 »
Defo. What sort of cost per person?

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I would be able to run some sessions at Castlewellan lake if anyone fancies it?
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #10 on: January 07, 2013 »
I was talking to Typo yesterday about it. My thoughts are organising a family fun day at Castlewellan lake around Easter. I can borrow boats from either Greenhill or AOEC and I can take up to 10 peeps per session. Whilst that is going on we can have other programmes going on like orienteering, bushcraft and if people want to bring their bikes then they could maybe cycle round the lake or walk up to Slievenaslat. We can organise a group BBQ and then if people want to move on to Donard wood for the Easter camp then the option is there. What do you think?
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wee gaz

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Re: kayaking
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2013 »
top idea defo up for it
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #12 on: January 09, 2013 »
me too, i could arrange the orienteering bit
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #13 on: January 09, 2013 »
That's what I was thinking lol
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Re: kayaking
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2013 »
CANI also do free courses throughout the year get in touch with them and enquire.   http://www.cani.org.uk/
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