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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?
Ideally you should be comfortable in 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?
Guided Kayaking usually lasts 2 hours from start to return to base.
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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 chill. Tea, coffee, ice-cream and snacks are available.
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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?
Lightning is the only weather that stops the guided kayaking trips. 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 this trail bring shorts and t-shirt to wear. Have 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 meet your guide who will get you kitted out for the trail.
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What trails are available?
There is a 4km trail which is nice and gentle. We send the family groups on this. There is also an 8km trail which involves more effort and is not suitable for under 12s. Both trails take 2 hours.
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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 kayaking but you don’t have to be Superman as the current does a lot of the work. Backrests are available on kayaks if you suffer from lower back pain and are doing the 8km trail. Swallow your pride on this and request one, trust us.
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Why Kayak with us?
Easy Access
from our centre
You rock up and we all float downriver before bussing you back to base.
Beginner
friendly
Sit-on-top kayaks are super safe to use and easy to hop on and off.
Certified
guides
Our guides will tailor the routes to suit your ability whether you are looking for thrills or a more leisurely spin.
Do you have a group?
Riverside Relaxation
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
