Our Try Sea Kayaking Days and Kayak Skills Development Days follow the same syllabus as our very successful summer evening courses, but with the added bonus of increased time which will promote greater skills development and confidence on the water. Our Northern Exposure Days are designed for those who seek further adventure, exposure and experience in offshore sea kayaking in challenging conditions!
Try Sea Kayaking Day (Introductory) | Try Sea Kayaking Half Day (Introductory)
Kayak Skills Development Day (Improver) | Northern Exposure Day (Advanced)
Sea Kayak Incident & Rescues Course (Advanced)

Weekend Specials

Kayaking under the North Stack Gannet
Colony, Ireland's Eye.

Immerse yourself in Sea Kayaking for two whole days. Learn the basics of sea paddling and boat handling, build your confidence on the water, and then put your knowledge to the test on an extended sea trip to one of Dublin's offshore islands!
Weekend Special (Howth)

West Coast Sea Kayak / Wildlife Trips

Oileán Mhic Dara, Co. Galway.

With its stunning cliff scenery, deserted islands, coral beaches, and abundant wildlife, the West Coast of Ireland is known for its spectacular Sea Kayaking. Our West Coast trips cover two of the most memorable regions - the rugged islands of Co. Kerry, and further north, the unique coastline of Connemara.
Kingdom Camp & BBQ - Kerry | Connemara Islands Camping Trip - Galway / Mayo |
Inishkea Islands Camping Trip - Mayo | Donegal Islands Weekend - Donegal |
1 Day Trip - Donegal | 3 Day Mid Week Trip - Kerry | Try Sea Kayak Day - Kerry |
Try Sea Kayak Half Day - Kerry | 1 Day Kingdom Kayak Trip - Kerry |
Kayak the Kerry Coast Weekend | Connemara - 3 Day Mid Week Trip |
Connemara - 2 Day Weekend/Mid Week Trip | Try Sea Kayak Day - Connemara |
Half Day Trip - Connemara | 1 Day Island Hopping Trip - Connemara

ICU Training & Assessment

Kayaking towards the North Stack,
Ireland's Eye.

Increase your confidence as you learn to paddle in following winds, head winds and beam seas up to Force 3. Raise your seamanship skills and safety awareness as you gain further understanding of weather, tides and the environment. Improve your rescue and rolling techniques during a wet water session.
Level 4 Sea Kayaking Proficiency Training (Howth) |
Level 3 Sea Proficiency Training & Assessment (Howth) |
Level 2 Sea Proficiency Training & Assessment (Howth)

Indoor / Theory Sessions

Essential Coastal Navigation

Winter Pool Sessions

Eskimo rolling on Lake Manang, headwater
of Marsyandi river, Annapurna, Himalayas.

Learn to Eskimo roll or bombproof your existing roll with Shearwater Sea Kayaking in the pool at Tallaght Community School. Practise a variety of rolls, rescues and self rescues under expert instruction in the comfort zone of a heated pool.
Winter Pool Session (Tallaght Community School)

Spring / Summer Evening Courses

Meeting the wildlife off Thulla Island.

The perfect antidote to stress, these evening courses for adults are designed to suit all levels of proficiency. At Introductory level, we will teach you a whole range of paddling strokes and manoeuvres to get you started on the water. Improver courses are more challenging, as we introduce you seamanship, environmental appreciation and a wider range of paddling strokes.
Puffin Paddles (Rush / Lambay) | Introductory Evening (Howth)
Improver Evening (Howth) | Summer Fish & Barbeque Evening (Howth)
Sea Kayak Incident & Rescues Course (Howth)

Afternoon Trips

Approaching Martello tower, Ireland's Eye.

Feeling tired and stressed out from city life? Treat yourself to an afternoon of fun and adventure. Come and explore the hidden treasures of the North Dublin coast by Sea Kayak!
Summer Afternoon Paddles (Howth) | Summer Fish & Barbeque Afternoon (Howth) | Adventure Racing Training