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We are Ireland's premier sea kayaking company, and have been established since 1995. We care about YOU, our clients and believe you deserve the best.
Environmental Philosophy .
The Environmental Policy of ASK is to respect, enjoy and protect the unique environment in which we work. We are conscious of being guardians of the marine habitat, and use our knowledge of the local environment in order that all our fellow kayakers appreciate not just its beauty, but also its fragility.
We are fortunate to enjoy one of the most beautiful marine environments in the world in which to plan and undertake our journeys. But we know that for others to enjoy this special place, we must respect and protect it, and carry out our work in such a way that we enhance, rather than harm or deplete, its sustainability and its beauty.
Protecting the habitat means that we enjoy it at its most pristine and beautiful best, and we know that those coming after us will benefit from it as well.
Meet our Team:
Jim Kennedy owns and runs Atlantic Sea Kayaking. 
- Level 5 Irish Canoe Union sea kayak instructor/coach. Level 4 river kayak coach/instructor.
- Level 5 British Canoe Union sea kayaking coach.
- Has raced on the Irish national kayaking team at two sprint and two marathon world championships.
- Has been Irish and British national sprint and marathon kayak champion both 500 and 10,000m.
- Has won the international Devizes to Westminister 126-mile non-stop kayak marathon.
- is a regular contributor to sea kayaking symposiums around the globe, eg Scotland, USA, Jersey.
- specialises in coaching efficient forward paddling techniques for adventure racers and also for sprint/marathon racers. This is also very suitable for the s kayaker who wants to be efficient, look good and travel further.
- leads sea kayaking expeditions and tours in Ireland, Spain, Mexico, Croatia, Italy and USA
- is a qualified personal trainer and designs fitness programmes for individuals, teams and clubs.
- is a graduate of the National Coaching and Training Center, University of Limerick.
- Operates an on line coaching / advice service.
Maria Kennedy 
Maria is an all round adventure person . She is also a primary school teacher. She is the brains behind many of our our international trips, and when she is not on the water herself, is often to be found doing triathalons or leading walking trips in other countries. She was part of a successful, entirely female, ascent of Kilimanjaro in Africa. She thrives on adventure. One of Marias latest trip was guiding a walking trip in Cabo De Gato in Spain. She also led a kayaking trip in Italy during the Autumn which ended in a grand tour of Venice. She usually finishes off her kayaking season by doing the annual Liffey Descent canoe / kayak race.
Kathy Kirwan 
Kathy has taught Physical Education at second level for the past 10 years. She has sailed across the Atlantic on three separate occasions. Kathy is an outdoor enthusiast and loves the water. She is also our map expert. When Kathy is not kayaking she travels the roads of West Cork with her husband Pa on their hybrid bikes. She has been assisting on our trips for some years now, and this year she is hoping to finish off her Level 2 kayak coaching qualification.
Sally McKenna 
Sally joined us in 2009 and has won the hearts of our clients. She has graduated from the Schull Community College outdoor education programme, and is an aspirant Irish Canoe Union instructor. Sally runs her own publishing company, which she set up with her husband John. She has successfully completed the Liffey Descent kayak race, and has also completed the now famous Ocean to City kayak race in Cork. She is also our astronomy expert, and a joy to be with on our night trips. Sally is also our sea. weed foraging enthusiast.
Barry O Connell.
One of Irelands great River runners and a great instructor . Runs most of our Cork City trips as he is a real Cork Man and knows the stories and characters of the city . Bary is a mean Ukelele player and is at the moment trying to convert Atlantic Sea Kayaking into a ukele orchestra
Jessie Kennedy
Jessie is an all rounder, kayaker/office/driver
in fact, when there is a crisis, Jessie is there to fill the gap. She has completed the Liffey Descent kayaking race, and has been assisting and running many of our trips. As well as being a kayaker and a triathalon swimmer, she is also a dedicated runner. Jessie is a singer/songwriter, and has her first album to great reviews. . Check out http://www.myspace.com/jessiejkennedy
Naoise Kennedy / Adam Kennedy
Two of our up and coming kayakers. Help out in the office and on the water . Definitely instructors of the future .
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