Overview.
The canoe club usually canoe on the Garavogue river situated beside the school. During the season they go on several trips both up and down the river. Recently there have been many more trips. Every Wednesday there is a advanced kayaking session. The destination of this session varies depending on a number of factors - mainly the weather!
What is required to become a member.
To become a member of the Kayak Club you have to take part in two tests. The first test is capsizing and getting out of your boat. The second test involves capsizing their canoe and swimming in deep water to the bank, where they empty the canoe. In the following weeks, various practice rescues take place - for example H-Rescue and X-Rescue
Racing - The Liffey descent - Juniors
The Annual Liffey Descent takes place in May. Over 200 canoeists usually take part in the competition and last year the Grammar School had the largest group with a team of 26!
Last year we won: Under-15 General Purpose Boys; Over-15 General Purpose Girls; and Over-15 Girls and Boys Canadian! all results can be found here and more pictures hear .Racing - The Liffey descent -seniors
Two members of the club took part in the Senior Liffey Descent. There are over 1,000 competitors from all over the world. It is a gruelling race with many weirs to tackle.
One of our students (only aged 16) won the U-18 category in General Purpose. This is a super achievement. Well done!
Below - Winners from the Liffey Descent and The Last Weir on the Liffey-Wrens Nest.
Trip to Nottingham
This year the trip to Nottingham was another tremendous event.
