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Title: kayaking
Post by: wee gaz 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.
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: Kayakgirl 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.
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: RedLeader 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
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: wee gaz on January 04, 2013
cheers for info
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Post by: Kayakgirl on January 04, 2013
MTA don't start up again until March.
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: RedLeader on January 04, 2013
Well spotted. We should all get down there this year, it's great fun.

Quote from: Kayakgirl on January 04, 2013
MTA don't start up again until March.
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: specimanYak 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  :)
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: Kayakgirl on January 05, 2013
I would be able to run some sessions at Castlewellan lake if anyone fancies it?
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: piczo on January 07, 2013
erm kids love it though my young lad was more in the water than anywhere  ;D
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: RedLeader on January 07, 2013
Defo. What sort of cost per person?

Quote from: Kayakgirl on January 05, 2013
I would be able to run some sessions at Castlewellan lake if anyone fancies it?
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: Kayakgirl 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?
Title: Re: kayaking
Post by: wee gaz on January 08, 2013
top idea defo up for it
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Post by: LandyLiam on January 09, 2013
me too, i could arrange the orienteering bit
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Post by: Kayakgirl on January 09, 2013
That's what I was thinking lol
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Post by: piczo on January 10, 2013
CANI also do free courses throughout the year get in touch with them and enquire.   http://www.cani.org.uk/