Posts Tagged ‘Ireland’
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 by ASK
 Because of all the resources and equipment available to us, kayaking in the winter is not only possible, it’s one of the most enjoyable ways to get out and about whatever the weather.
There are also activities and sights that only happen in winter months. We have winter visitors – migrating birds and feeding whales and dolphins, who, like us, enjoy our temperate, clear winter days, and the low gently warming sun. Our night paddles are especially fine in winter time, when darkness comes early, and with it a crystal clear view of the stars and planets.
Things that happen every day on our coastline, the rising moon, the changing tide, can be witnessed and enjoyed at a pace that suits the season. And, because of our equipment, you can be assured of never being cold. We provide all the equipment to keep you warm and comfortable. So keep an eye out for our winter-time diary. If you’ve been with us in the summer, come back and try a different experience in sea kayaking.
Or, why not check out our Mexican winter whale watching kayaking trip. Click here for more details.
Tags: Ireland, Sea Kayaking
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Friday, November 27th, 2009 by Jim Kennedy
We are off to a friends house this evening to join them in celebrating thanksgiving. Apparently The traditional “first Thanksgiving” is the celebration that occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621. But like our xmas it has become an annual celebration . Congratulations to all our friends from the USA and indeed Canada .. I hear you celebrate it down that way as well. Canada is a country I would love to get to but as yet have not had the opportunity. Who knows what “2010 will bring .
Irelands Shame.
Findings released in ireland yesterday have uncovered just how warped the catholic church and indeed the police service ( not all) have been in the past . Frightening reading and revelations.. Horror movie stuff but in fact too heavy for the screen. Check out : most-murphyreport-priests-still-alive-435962
The sins of the fathers comes to mind when you see the floods we are having , the financial recession and all at the same time as these revelations.
Roll on 2010 so we can start with a clean sheet .
Tags: Catholic church, Child abuse, Ireland, Murphy report, Thanksgiving
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 by Jim Kennedy
Are we really sinking . Or is this just an illusion ..
We kayaked the Streets of Skibbereen a few days ago . Houses wet to the core , furniture ruined . Depression and fear in the eyes of the elderly trying to come to terms with it . The sins of the fathers they say are catching up . Lots of doom and gloom and killing movies for the kids to watch and play . What is the message . Hope, the future and love. Letrs get back on track . There is hope and the youth need to be told that not bombarded with zombies and end of the wordl movies.
Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F-rkqPg7Js
watch out forr the kayak appearance .
Tags: Adam Kennedy, Armagetton, Cork, Floods, Ireland, Music, Naoise Kennedy Rain, Skibbereen, West Cork
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Monday, September 21st, 2009 by Jim Kennedy
Sitting in my kayak a few nights ago and watching a meteorite over head leaving a blue green trail across the sky, it dawned on me that I have met so many great people over the years through kayaking, that I am a very lucky person. I suppose at this time of year I do a lot of reflection . Maybe it is the golden hue of Autumn that triggers it off . Some deep down hibernation gene trying to resurface
Whatever causes it I really enjoy it . Warmer clothes collecting wild blackberries. Complaining about the shorter days. Having to get up out of bed early to get the kids to school . Watching the swallows gathering before they leave for Africa.. Taking the cold weather gear out of the drying room .
Bad as the weather in Ireland is .. I love it because it is alive and interesting and asks questions of me every day.
Good health enough to eat and all the rest is a bonus .
You see what sitting in a kayak can bring on .
Tags: Ireland, Jim Kennedy, metro, songs, Sun, Water.
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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
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j160/seakayaking/?action=view¤t=Wehadtocalmhimdown.jpg&newes t=1
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
Tags: Add new tag, Adventure, Daily, Holiday, Ireland, movie, Rescue, Sea Kayaking, Vacation, Wet
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Sunday, June 28th, 2009 by Jim Kennedy
Already down here in West Cork we have had more good weather than the whole summer last year .. Kayaking at the moment is beautiful .. Lots of wild life, intersting seas , Visiting paddlers. Met some dutch paddlers on the water last week on their circumnavigaton of Ireland . They looked strong relaxed and focused. Check their progress on http://www.dutchseakayakers.com/aroundireland.html
More and more people trying kayaking for their first time .. Our new double sea kayaks are proving very popular .
We have lots of advanced and intermediate trips this summer Full day trips Saturday Sunday and Wednesday every week . Now that the longest day has passed we find the phosporence is alive and performing well, Night trips are happening every night . I am working on the web site this week with Robert and it should be up to date bu the weekend .. Let us know if you have any special trips youd like us to lay on for you . This Autumn we are running a trip in Marthas vineyard then into the winter we will be in Sanfrancisco and Baja. Also thanks to Michael Jackson for all the music and dance . Hope he has a good journey .
Take care and be safe
Jim
Tags: Ireland, Jim Kennedy, Michaael Jackson ., Sea, Sea Kayaking, Sun
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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
Tags: Add new tag, Ireland, Ireland Summer KIds camps, Jim Kennedy, Sea Kayaking, Whales
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