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Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Canoeing and Watersports => Topic started by: Kayakgirl on March 30, 2011

Title: Splash and Dash day
Post by: Kayakgirl on March 30, 2011: Hi All,

I am pondering the idea of organising a 'Splash and Dash Day' which would incorporate me coaching and rescuing you guys in kayaks and possibly canoes.
If you are interested in partaking, we could maybe make it a family day at Castlewellan with BBQ and possible camp.
Let me know what you think.. I am thinking of June/July time..
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Post by: LennyJ1 on March 30, 2011: I'm in :)
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Post by: LandyLiam on March 30, 2011: Yes please, might finally get to use my canoe that has never seen water other than rain!

when you say rescuing will that involve mouth to mouth ;D
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Post by: Kayakgirl on March 30, 2011: Only if you require it!
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Post by: spartan00117 on March 30, 2011: IN
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Post by: MikeD on March 30, 2011: me too plz
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Post by: Matthew on March 30, 2011: MEEEEE too

Matthew
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Post by: RedLeader on March 30, 2011: Are you talking about coaching us in rescue or using us to rescue in order to coach other people? There's a handful of peeps on here with canoes, I'd say we could definitely get a good crowd together for some fun on the water.

I'm in ofc.
Title: Re: Splash and Dash day
Post by: Kayakgirl on March 30, 2011: Well when I say rescue.. I was thinking that I might have to if peeps fall in.. But it might be good at the end of the day to teach you how to.
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Post by: RedLeader on March 30, 2011: Can we get access to kayak hire?

Quote from: Shamara on March 30, 2011
Well when I say rescue.. I was thinking that I might have to if peeps fall in.. But it might be good at the end of the day to teach you how to.
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Post by: Samm on March 30, 2011: Would love to, done a bit of kayaking and canoeing, but don't have my own. So if we can hire kit then I'm in.
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Post by: Kayakgirl on March 30, 2011: I should be able to get a trailer of kayaks from the outdoor centre I work in, along with BA's.
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Post by: MG1 on March 30, 2011: I'm def in. I have a kayak that s holding up a lawn mower in my garage ::)
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Post by: suspectmonkey on March 31, 2011: I'd be keen for a wee paddle around, but would either need to hire or hop on board with someone else :) Castlewellan Lake sounds good as well, as does BBQ after!
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Post by: RedLeader on March 31, 2011: We should definitely get some numbers together for this, it sounds like an ace idea.

Quote from: MG1 on March 30, 2011
I'm def in. I have a kayak that s holding up a lawn mower in my garage ::)

Mine does something like that too.
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Post by: spartan00117 on April 22, 2011: Yep Yep Yep count me in and on a personnel note I will need rescued :o
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Post by: Oisín on May 04, 2011: I would be interested in this. I understand you can hire them down there? Last I heard anyway.

WOuld be pleased to see this happen.
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Post by: edd666 on May 13, 2011: If you can rent the kit count both me an alanrsv in :)
Quote from: flipmeb on March 31, 2011
I would defo be up for this as long as the renting kit option is there.
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Post by: Kayakgirl on May 14, 2011: All you really need is warmish clothing. If you don't have a wet suit then shorts, tee and a water proof jacket to keep the wind off you. Thinking the first weekend in July but no definite dates yet. Need to book the boats etc. Let me know if that suits..