Here we are in the sunny South West corner of Ireland.
After a strange summer of rain and winds it is a treat to be kayaking in the Autumn Sun, but definitely a pleasure.
We have some really exciting kayaking offers for the winter.
International and Interesting News.
November: Jim has been invited to give a presentation on sea kayaking at a seminar organised by the Northern Ireland tourist Board.
January 9th -11th. 2009 Jim will be giving some work shops in San Francisco at the inaugural Golden Gate Sea Kayaking Symposium. (http://www.ggsks.com/)
Also in January
We are offering different types of experiences in Baja Mexico ..
Trip 1 Jan 14th–21ST For paddlers with some experience level 3 (3 star) upwards:
The Sea of Cortez has been nicknamed the poor man’s Galapagos for a good reason. During our 6 day circumnavigation we’ll be tantalized by sightings of different species of whales, bottlenose dolphins, and occasionally turtles and sea lions. Osprey and Brown pelicans are common sights circling and diving along with Blue Footed Boobies and Frigate birds. There’ll be time to hike remote, lush arroyos and snorkel in areas that few kayakers ever see.
We will be circumnavigating 60 miles of the rugged dramatic coastline of the Sea of Cortez is an opportunity not to be missed. We expect to cover from 8-15 miles each day in single Necky kayaks. Knowledge and experience of kayak rescues and comfort paddling in wind and chop is a necessary requirement. Jim and staff will be teaching and offering advice along the way and we will be assessing for ICU certification as well. Details will be on web site soon.
Trip 2 Jan 22nd– Feb 4th Suitable for beginners to experienced. Inc. whale watching and snorkelling with seal lions. See www.atlanticseakayaking.com for details of this trip
Next Spring we will be running trips to Croatia and our new trip in Martha’s Vineyard.
Dates will be on the web site soon .
Irish News
We are open all year round.
Check our calendar which we are constantly updating for our winter offers.
Here is a taste: Halloween-Ghost stories kayaking trip for all ages. 6.30pm
.Kayaking for fitness 3 week course. . Rolling Clinics. Moving water and rough water training. Forward paddling workshops. Weekend trips to Kerry Sneem www.SneemHotel.com
2 Day tour of the River Barrow. .
Devizes to Westminster kayak race training weekends. http://www.dwrace.org.uk/
Corporate outings. Stag and Hen group fun outings.
We will also help you to design an outing to suit your needs and can travel to your area to kayak
(10people or more required). Suits corporate groups, schools,
ICU Personal proficiency courses happening every month .
We also have a new fleet of doubles which make more exciting trips a reality no matter what your ability
Good luck to Sean Morley who is at present trying to set a record for the circumnavigation of Vancouver. .http://www.riverandocean.com/
I hope some of our offers suit you. Feel free to contact us at an time info@atlanticseakayaking.com
Check out our web site, www.atlanticseakayaking.com
Jim Kennedy . 26-09-08
www.atlanticseakayaking.com
Jim Kennedy
I dont know about wher you are but the weather here is rubbish lots of wind and rain .. Should finish up soon and October and later in September are looking good.
Good luck to all of you taking part in the Liffey Descent next week.. Should be lots of water on the river,
We are now doing kayak surfing for beginners.. Great fun …
Till next time . Thanks to all of you taking the time too add comments.
Jim
September 9th, 2008
THe weather is very weird here this September .. We are all still hoping for our Indian Summer .. Maybe we will have to go to India for it..
We had Duncan Stewart of My Home etc fame down here filmong us with Eko Tourismin Mind .. What a great few days we had with him an amazingly knowledgeable person on all thing green and sustainable. Turned out to have a hidden talent for kayaking. And blows a mean saxaphone..
Our thanks to all of you young and old who kayaked with us at Atlantic Sea Kayaking this smmer.
We are open all year round so please feel welcome to join us any time . In Ireland , USA or Mexico ..
Keep those comments coming .
Jim
September 5th, 2008
Just a special mention to Shaun Caven the British Kayaking coach congratulations on your first gold and bronze..
The weather is finally about to come good here in the Skibbereen area. So if you were ever thinking of joining us for some kayaking then the Autumn is the time. We are open all year a and will be offering some great trips and courses at Atlantic Sea Kayaking.
10% off our Irish offers for our blog readers .. Just drop us an e mail to register for the offer.
August 25th, 2008
Congratulations to Eoin Rheinisch on his 4th placing at the Kayak Slalom ..
Watching the games really brings home how backward Ireland is in its support for sport..
However the Athletes will always plow on and do their best . Well done to all of them.
Our Baja Mexico trip is filling up quickly .
If you ant to secure a place let us know asap.
We are mentioned in the Time this Sunday in the 25 tips for holidays.
Advice
With this strange weather patterns it is difficult to forecast from day to day what is going to happen on the water so if your kayaking on the sea take extra care. Also with all the rain be extra careful on rivers as the can be faster than you would expect at this time of year .
August 17th, 2008
To those of you who knew Declan O Donovan I need not say anything.
To those of you who did not it was your loss.
A great man has passed away prematurely to day and left a great hole in my heart .
Go Neiri an Bothar Leat Declan.
July 23rd, 2008
Check out the 10 best unsung attractions in Ireland on last Saturdays 19th Julys Irish Independent. We were picked at number one. Thanks to Pol O Conghaile who wrote it. Also well done to Valerie O Sullivan the greatest photographer in Kerry . What a beautiful picture accompanying the article.
We spent Saturday night in the surrounds of Bantry House an exceptional experience. We went to hear Maria Doyle Kennedy (the Tudors Queen) and her partner ( Hubby ) Kieran play .. Incredible music ,,, great surroundingds and the food was only to die for . They now have a fabulous new restaurant and have brought in one of Irelands foremost chefs… So put Bantry House on your calander and call in and ask for Cathleen (remember all tings nice food emporium in Leap) She is responsible for putting it all together.
Back to matters nautical .. Fin whales were around this week and the water is finally warming up.
Also we are doing our Cape Clear trips next weekend if any one of you blogg readers are interested,
Keep the comments coming good or bad .
Spot prozes for the best printed ones.
Jim
July 21st, 2008
I have been to many concerts over the years . I have heard the most enlightened monks give a talk , Ive been around …….
Last month I went to a Leonard Cohen concert in Ireland. It was way beyond a concert it was a happening . The man is enlightened, in touch, amazing . What ever your religion , your music tastes, your time restraints , get to see him ..
He is the one. A quote from him to get you thinking today if you are lucky enough to have the choice
” I dont like to work for pay , but I like to ge paid for my work.”
Back soon with news of kayaking and of course always looking for comments.
July 18th, 2008
We are on the water every day now and most nights .. Bioluminesence is getting active at last .
It has been a strange few weeks. We were involved in organising the World series adventure race water stages, after reassuring the athletes that there was nothing dangerous in Irish waters one of them was attacked and had his finger gashed by a Gannett. Last week saw a Portbeagle Shark chase some Polllock about 5 feet away from us.
Strange things to be seeing in Ireland.
Congratulations to all the Athletes and Organisers of the Turas Adventure race. What an effort what a feat to finish the course . See http://www.theturas.com/
This October we are hoping to run a weeks kayaking trip in Marthas Vineyard. Amazing paddling great food and drink and of course top class tuition .
If you want to have an amazing treat this summer of course come kayaking with us .. BUt one of Irelands secret places is hosting The Tom Crean show. and the Taylor and Ansty .. Have to be seen to be believed. Check out : www.gouganebarrahotel.com
Also Congratulations to Catherine Mack on her fabulous new book . A must for any discerning shelf she is the voice of the future http://www.ecoescape.org/shop/ecoescapeIreland.php
Enough from me now I want to leave space for you to add your comments .
Slan go foil
Jim
July 13th, 2008
Every now and then you find yourself in an amazing part of the world. Well this was me when Ispent a few days in Marthas Vine Yard . What an incredible paradise. Thank you to Bill , Dor . Sean andGina in fact all those who made us feel so welcome. Well be back in October .
Spent a night in Radio City Music Hall in New York to hear the incredible Interference .. and believe me they were amazing . I witnessed Glen Hansard and Marketa for my first time with the Frames . Well words dont describe the gig I am now a big fan . What a night . 5 Standing ovations and I would suspect many more but time ran out.
When you next go on the computer check out Jessie Kennedy on My SPace
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May 24th, 2008
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