Galway Bay Sailing Club

Course Outline

This course serves as a basic introduction to Kayaking for kids with a key focus on safety and enjoyment.

The course is given by fully qualified adult instructors in the safe and scenic waters in Renville.

This course is Ideal for 10-16 year olds.

Duration

4 Mornings sessions on dates indicated

Objective

By the end of this course the participant should have learnt:

• Basic safety rules of kayaking.
• Fundamental paddle strokes
• Basic kayak handling skills 
• Control a kayak safely in calm conditions.

Location

Galway Bay Sailing Club, Renville, Oranmore, H91 W678

Previous knowledge or experience

No previous experience required.

Medical Conditions

You must inform in advance if the participant has any know medical conditions, special needs and or behavior considerations that we should be aware of and or that would impact there ability to participate safely in all the activities.

Equipment

Buoyancy aids are provided by GBSC. Wetsuits are available however if sailors have their own wetsuits and boots, that is preferable for their own comfort.

Footwear

Sandals, Flip Flops, Crocs or other similar open shoes are NOT recommended.

We recommend Runners, Aqua Shoes or Wetsuit Boots.

On the Day

Please bring:

• Your own wetsuit (if you have one) booties or old runners
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses.
• Towel, change of socks / underwear.
• Warm dry clothing for when you come out of the water.
• Lunch each day (if your course runs for the full day), water, hot drink.

Jewellery

We advise against wearing of jewellery, rings, necklaces etc. during courses as they can be either lost, become entangled and/or lead to injury.

Lost, found or stolen

Items left behind will be kept for a period of two week and if not claimed may be disposed of or repurposed thereafter.

​The GBSC cannot accept responsibility for any items lost, stolen or damaged.

Terms and Conditions

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