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In Operation
10 Years on the Water
Availability
March - September
Suitability
Age 7+
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
On
Arrival
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What to wear
For water activities bring shorts and t-shirt to wear under our wetsuits. Wear old trainers on your feet that you do not mind getting wet. Bring a towel for changing.
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What to do
Sign in at our office and then get kitted out for your activity.
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What payment types are accepted on site?
We take both cash and contactless.
Restrictions
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Age
All activities minimum age 7.
7 – 12 year olds must go in a double kayak with an adult.
13+ can go in single kayaks.
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Weight
Max 114kg
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Health
A reasonable level of fitness is needed for outdoor activities but you don’t have to be Brian O’ Driscoll. Back rests are available on kayaks if you suffer from lower back pain. Swallow your pride on this and request one, trust us.
DAYTRIPS FOR TRAILBLAZERS
JOIN ONE OF OUR RIVER EXPEDITIONS
Days out on the Boyne are a great way to get back to nature. Switch off the phones. Soak up the fresh air, healthy activities and time outside. Explore the Boyne Blueway with an experienced paddler on a Guide Led Trail. Or create your own private adventure, just you and your friends, splashing your way downriver. Our boats are beginner friendly, designed for leisure and easy to manage.
If you would rather not wet, that’s allowed too. Our riverside Covered Coffee area can handle the Irish weather. You can join in with a friendly Archery tournament or check your balance on our new low ropes course. If history is your thing we can take you through miles of medieval monuments and give you a different perspective on our past. Whatever you choose, we aim to give you a great day out.
Why adventure with us?
Central
Location
Our central base gives you access to 35km of blueway so you will be surrounded by nature straight away.
Beginner
Friendly
Beginner friendly activities mean you don’t need a lifetime of technical skills in order to enjoy these outdoor adventures.
Local
Company
Local company run by local paddlers for the the last 10 years so we keep our activities low impact and let the landscape impress you.
Are you bringing the gang?
Relax by the river
Chill out in our handcrafted wooden coffee shop on the banks of the Boyne and watch the boats fly over the waves. Now with outdoor covered seating so you can watch the world float by.
Different days out
