Irish Kayaking News. Updates on Inland and Sea or Coastal Kayaking
#SeaKayaking - A Portrush teen is preparing to cross the Irish Sea by kayak for charity this summer. Top surf kayaker Andy McClelland aims to raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society, Kidney Research and the Regional Respiratory Centre with his…
#Kayaking - David Burns and Maghnus Collins yesterday celebrated the end of their 16,000-mile Silk Roads to Shanghai adventure across Asia by foot, bike, raft and kayak. Ten days ago we reported that the duo were in Wugu on the…
#Kayaking - Last April Afloat.ie highlighted two intrepid Irish adventurers on the first leg of a gruelling 16,000-mile charity trek across Asia - by foot, bike, raft and kayak - along the Silk Roads to Shanghai. But as the New…
#SEA KAYAKING - Outdoors Ireland are running night-time sea kayaking trips on Kinvara Bay on Friday evenings over this winter and spring. Beginning at 6pm each Friday, you can savour the sights, lights and sounds of Kinvara right on the water…
#KAYAKING - A fitness instructor from Donegal recently raised funds for a Parkinson's charity by crossing the north of Ireland from east to west with an extraordinary combination of running, cycling, swimming and kayaking. As the Donegal Democrat reports, James…
#SEA KAYAKING - One of the best ways to see the sights of Galway is by sea, as Belfast writer Mark McCormick found out recently. Writing in the Belfast Telegraph, he describes the "spectacularly beautiful scenery" and "medley of contrasts"…
#SEA KAYAKING - It was a lucky Friday the 13th for Cork adventurer Mike Jones who returned to an enthusiastic reception on completing his solo circumnavigation of Ireland by kayak after 40 days at sea. As previously reported on Afloat.ie,…
#KAYAKING - Irish-built kayaks were the vessels of choice for the third annual Small Boat Day in Groton, Connecticut, as the Mystic River Press reports. Kayakers of all levels of experience were welcome for the free event on the waters…
#KAYAKING - Cobh native Mike Jones has embarked on a challenging solo circumnavigation of Ireland by kayak to raise funds for a children's hospice. The adventurer departed on Monday 4 June in an 18-foot sea kayak, aiming to paddle up…
#KAYAKING - Firefighters from Northern Ireland are currently undertaking the challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for a local children's charity, as UTV Live News reports. Starting yesterday, the eight-strong team from Belfast and Lisburn embarked on the Celtic…
#KAYAKING - A top surf kayaker from Portrush is headed to Spain this week to defend his European titles, according to the Coleraine Times. Andy McClelland, 18, will take on the best of the continent at the European Championships in…
#KAYAKING - Monaghan's Tommy Bowe will be in Carrick-on-Shannon this Wednesday 2 May to cheer on the hardy souls taking part in his fundraising kayaking challenge, as the Leitrim Oberver reports. The Irish rugby international will meet 12 of his…
#KAYAKING - Two intrepid Irish adventurers are crossing Asia on the first leg of their 16,000 trek along the Silk Roads to Shanghai, The Irish Times reports. Limerick's Maghnus Smyth and David Burns from Derry will be making their way…
#KAYAKING - A father-and-son duo from north Co Dublin will shortly embark on an epic kayak paddle from Dublin to Donegal, the Fingal Independent reports. Dermot Higgins and his son Fionn, from Rush, will attempt to kayak from Dublin Port…
#KAYAKING - The Gaelforce adventure racing brand is looking forward to a busy 2012, as The Irish Times reports. Best known for its signature race Gaelforce West - combining trail running, hiking, cycling and kayaking over a 67.5km course and…
#SEA KAYAKING - Brit duo Andy Pearson and Paul A'bear will embark on a 500-mile sea kayaking voyage along Scotland's west coast this summer in aid of charity. Canoe & Kayak UK reports that the pair will set out from…
