Kayaking and Canoeing

Introductory sessions

Introductory sessions in kayaking take place at grange beach or Duncannon Harbour which are flat sheltered environments that are very scenic and ideal for learning the fundamentals of kayaking and canoeing and having great fun.

There is a lot of variety in these locations so we can cater for many different types of groups, whether you want just make a splash and give a new sport a try or you are looking to hone your skills. All specialist equipment will be provided including Buoyancy aid, helmet wetsuit paddles, boats and obviously great instruction.

River trips

For the more adventurous Shielbaggan also offers river trips on the river Barrow. This is an ideal location for white water canoeing and kayaking. Here you can learn the progressive skills that you require to navigate down grade two rapids.Our Irish Canoe Union qualified and highly experienced staff will guide you down, making sure that your river trip is memorable one.

For those wishing to improve skills our expert instructors can show you the modern progressive white skills that are required to enable you to develop into a better white water kayaker (see our skills and training section here for further details >>>).

Canoeing and kayaking are very varied and adaptable sports that can cater to all levels so using the two locations we can create a session that meets your needs.

Kayaks:

Are one person crafts in which the person sits down and used a double bladed paddle. There are a number of different disciplines including freestyle, flat water racing, river running, creeking, slalom, wild water racing, polo and sea kayaking. We have 31 White Water kayaks and 40 sit-on top kayaks for beginners and beach sessions.