FAQs

Know Before
You Go

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  Do I need to know how to swim?

  You don’t need to know how to swim. If you are going on the water you will be wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) which will keep you afloat if you fall in. The Boyne is waist-high in most places so you can just stand up when you go in.

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  Do I need to know how to kayak?

  Our sit-on-top kayaks are designed for beginners so you don’t need to have kayaked before. We will run through the basics with you before you get on the water.

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  Is it safe?

  Playing in the outdoors does carry some risk. That is why all our guides are certified Canoeing Ireland instructors.

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  How long do activities last?

  All activities last from 1.5 hour to 3 hours. Guided Kayaking lasts 2 hours.

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  Are there changing rooms?

  Yes, there are permanent changing rooms and toilets available at our riverside base.

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  Is there food available?

  We have a fully covered outdoor coffee shop with benches overlooking Swifts Wave where you can watch the activities. You can buy tea, coffee, ice-cream and snacks while you relax.

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  Is there parking?

  We have limited parking but there is a large paid (€2 cash only) car park across the road from us.

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  Do I need to pre-book?

  We recommend you do as places get snapped up very quickly

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  Will the weather affect the activities?

  All land activities can be moved inside if needed. Only lightning will stop the water activities. Rain will cool you down ; )

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  Can I bring my phone on the boat?

  Not a good idea even if it is waterproof