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!

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Trip to Nottingham

Last year was the first year this trip to Nottingham in England took place. We hope to make it an annual trip.

It was a fantastic trip and thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part. We look forward to planning the next one.

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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 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!  As usual they scooped plenty of awards. We also organise a training trip to Lough Gill usually during the week leading up to the Liffey Descent. This is good training.

Below - Winners from the Liffey Descent and The Last Weir on the Liffey-Wrensnest.