This offshore marine adventure takes us gliding gracefully along the coast. The full day paddle includes a stop off on a remote beach, where we have our lunch (bring a picnic). Giving yourself the whole day allows you to go deeper into the experience of sea kayaking and experience the unique feeling of embarking on sea journey, under your own steam.

This is an unbeatable experience. The full day paddle includes the fun of rock hopping and a chance to see some of the off-shore birds and marine life of these waters, including, occasionally, dolphins and whales. It is very rare to be able to get so proximate to unmediated nature, paddling the coastline allows you to form a direct communication between you and this remarkable environment.

This is a fun-filled two hour trip for families, catering for all ages. We can facilitate parents with younger children in double kayaks. These trips are based in the sheltered waters of Castlehaven Bay and cost €30 for an adult and €15 for a child under 16 years.

One of our most popular kayaking experiences, a moonlight paddle starts one hour before darkness. This gives your eyes and brain a chance to adjust, and you'll be surprised how easy it is to navigate your way around. There is always something to make you gasp on the moonlight / starlight kayak trip, whether it be the silhouette of the seabirds on the bank, the red sunset, the whole panoply of stars overhead, the moonlight reflected on the water, or, at certain times of year, the astonishing bio-luminescence. This is a light  emitted by marine life, which, from the paddler’s point of view, causes the water to light up around your paddle in 1,000 tiny lights.

Our Extended Moonlight/starlight trip is for experienced paddlers, or people who have kayaked with us at least once before. In this adventure we slip outside the bay and take a trip around some of the islands immediately off our coast. This night time paddline experience is unique and not to be missed. The tour lasts three hours and represents an adventure that you will never forget. Starts one hour before darkness and lasts approximately 3 hours.

Our two-day trip includes three separate kayak trips .
Our first outing is a night time trip which will be guaranteed to win your heart over to kayaking.
The next day we offer a half day paddle, which gives you a bit of time to explore the other treats that West Cork has to offer, such as food markets and world class heritage centres. The final goodbye paddle happens on the third day. (All accommodation is provided in a characterful, locally-recommended, bed and breakfast.

Rolling Clinics take place, usually, on a Saturday night in the Leisure Hotel in Clonakilty. This two hour session in the swimming pool provides an introduction to water familiarity, allowing the kayaker to feel comfortable both in and under the kayak. The session is fun and informal, and often results in the kayaker achieving that elusive goal, the Eskimo Roll.

(€200 per person for 2 or more. Maximum 4 per session)

New for 2010 is our specialized paddling clinic. We cater for anyone from beginner to Olympian.

Jim Kennedy is one of only two Level 5 Instructor/coaches working in Ireland. A former British and Irish sprint and marathon champion, Jim is in demand worldwide as a teacher of the forward paddle stroke. The clinic involves video analysis and personalized bespoke training, customized directly to the client's needs. Confidentiality is assured, and we can offer a specialized follow-up critique after you have had a chance to learn the techniques you will master on this session. Whether you want to win a race, paddle a distance, or simply improve your technique, this is a unique service offered by one of Ireland and Europe's most respected kayakers.

This on-line service is provided for people who have never kayaked with us, or as a follow-up to those taking part in our private tuition clinics. On receipt of a video of you paddling, which can be uploaded to our photographic storage website. Jim Kennedy will analyse your strokes and give you feedback on how to improve to better your technique and maximise your performance.

Stag and Hen Parties, special anniversaries, office parties, team building events, corporate sessions, we would be happy to create an individual course for groups at a time and place to suit your needs. Please telephone our office to discuss your requirements.

Atlantic Sea Kayaking also offer ICU Courses at all Levels.