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And then there was none .

Monday, April 5th, 2010 by Jim Kennedy

The sun that is . It was definitely here yesterday . cant see it anywhere to day . Now where did it go .?
 For any of you who were visitors to Connollys of Leap. Paddy passed on a few days ago . What a great family and soo brave . Eileen you have great friends.
My family hopped on their magic carpet to day and took a lift on the West wind to Stockholm . Almost cheaper than Ryan Air.  Here i am home alone. Revenge is sweet . I was away lately.
I look at my phones address book slowly disappearing while my Face Book is filling up . How all change.
Back to the DVD now and Che Guerava. Looking out for Victor Jara.  IF ANY ONE CAN HELP .

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The Stars in the water

Sunday, August 16th, 2009 by Jim Kennedy

We drifted on the bioluminesence last night . I had never seen it so strong . Trails following our kayaks . Saturn above being passed by shooting stars . The gasps from our group as they soaked up the show was the only sound .   I love night trips.

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Climate Change .

Friday, July 31st, 2009 by Jim Kennedy

Locked in my warm dry office . I think about the poor kayaks down by the edge of the storm swept sea . Redundant now and thinking I have deserted them for another brand.  The swan family must be thinking we have left  them .  The wind swept stormy sea of July a reminder of our contribution to Nature.  On this the last day of summer I wait with hope for the colours and peace that Autumn brings.

Jim

Youll be ok when we get to deep waateer.
Youll be ok when we get to deep water.

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July is passing fast .

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 by Jim Kennedy

It is already the 23rd of July .. The summer really seems to pass quickly.
We have had a lot of visiting kayakers this month .. The weather has been a little challenging but such is an adventure sport.   We had a Dolphin rescue lately for this and some other pics tha may be of intrest to you  see
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 Other news fro us .. Our Marthas Vineyard trio is happening on the first week of October and this is a reminder to those of you who were interested .. Aer Lingus have a good fare to Boston at the moment .  Next Saturday we take to the Clonakilty Leisure Centre Pool again for a rolling clinic.  Good luck to Jared Licht  from Sea Trek Susalito who was over here working with us he has just been called to Portugal to represent USA in Surf Kayaking. 
 We are now running regular daily trips and will be all year round .  See  http://www.atlanticseakayaking.com/content/view/79/92/  Well I am off to do a trip now and will check blog when I can .. By the way there is a 10% reduction on out day trips for any one who quotes the Blog ,
Be safe
Jim

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Summer , Whales and lots of Sun

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009 by Jim Kennedy

It is June already 26degs here in West Cork . Amazing lets hope it stays for the summer.
We have been on the water a lot  this weekend .. Had some great trips and beautiful night paddles . The half moon gave a dream like appearance to the area.mmmmmmmm
I have just put my first ever short on u tube check it out   on  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiL-ILHRiIc&feature=channel_page      I took it under my boat in Baja this year my camera was about 4 inches from the surface.    Which reminds me next years trip is filling up fast .. So much for the flu.   Every weekend now we are doing different day long trips in the double kayaks .. These are great and on the way we fish and have a bar b cue on the an island.  The doubles allow all level of paddlers to join in and they are fast , stable and comfortable.  I am just back from a week in Scotland teaching at the Skye Scottish Sea Kayaking Symosium.. Rain wind and a great time was had by all. Met up with some great people … Thank you to Gordon and Morag for hosting such a great event again They run it every second year and the Jersy symposium is on in the between year .. All well worth going to if you want to share ideas and meet fellow paddlers.  I have to go off for a night trip now .. Ill be back on the Blog again an a few days or when I have time ..

Be safe on the water
jim Kennedy

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Summer is here .

Saturday, May 16th, 2009 by Jim Kennedy

Ive been neglecting the blog of late . This is probably a sign that we are on the water a lot more.. Had an encounter with a young bottlenose dolphin lately found it beached and brought it to sea on the kayak. I hope it survived.   Ive just spent the last few days at the  Fastnet film festival in schull There is so much going on around here .  Went to a talk by Garry White  Deer from Oklahoma he is from the Chocktaw tribe.  Amazing guy could have listened to him all night and is an amazing painter.  Then not to mention the fiddle fair in Baltimore last week..

We had our own concert as well . We hosted our first house concert and had Tonic Strings from Switzerland playing a great night of music followed by an enjoyable kayaking meet the next day.. We are running some interesting trips over the next few weeks ..  Our next special outing is with the Dawn Chorus next week .. We will be out with the birds to  welcome the day beginning at  5am..  Then   kayoga day .. not to mention our singles trips..
Im off now to see Dog Tail soup in Schull . I am helping them out with their stage and lights .. Will update blog next week .

Keep the replys coming .
Stay safe on the water .

Jim

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2009 by Jim Kennedy

Well   Happy New Year to you all.
It is cold here in Ireland to day   about 4 degs .. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrmexico

But I dont care I am off to the Golden Gate Sea Symposium this evening and then on to Baja mexico for 4 weeks after that..     Looking forward to seeing you all there , well those of you who are coming . 

New from  Ireland .. We are offering some very exciting and new trip this year..
Our 09 Calendar will be on the web site in a few days time have a look …………..
So for now Adios and keep the comments coming .

Jim Kennedy

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