Does anyone have experience with kayaking, outfitters, etc. in Ireland.

Ah but it's a grand place. [http://www.nspn.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=show_thread&om=100&forum=DCForumID5&viewmode=all]

Here is a link [http://www.atlanticseakayaking.com/]Jim Kennedy is a ICU and BCU five star.

Thanks Rick. Google gave him up.

Bob and I paddled with Jim 4 years ago and I can't say enough good things about him and his guides/instructors (all ICU/BCU), the accommadations (we stayed at Maria's Guest House -- very funky and very fun -- which is owned by him and his partner) and the whole Cork/West Cork area.

Deb M

Bob:

Contact Sarah Hudson. She just moved here from Ireland two weeks ago. Bye the way, she has no boat, no paddle, no car yet....but is looking to paddle....I'm sure the some generous soul in the club could take her paddling one day and pick her brain on Ireland.....hint....hint I will e-mail you her e-mail address.

hi Bob,

As Cathy mentioned, I just moved over from Ireland for the next two years. Have only dabbled a little in sea kayaking at home but have been paddling whitewater, slalom and LD for years and know plenty of people into sea kayaking in Ireland - if you want more info/contacts, drop me an email.

Depending on where you are planning to go, there are various people who could help you out. I am assuming it is Jim Morrisey that the other messages are refering to?

Am really keen to get on the water if it is at all possible. Hoping to get a car etc in a while but for the moment am on public transport and am boatless! Have the rest of my gear with me.

Look forward to hopefully meeting some of you,

Sarah

At this time my brother's family and mine are being hosted by my mother on a trip to Ireland. We are likely to go in July. That's about all the plans we have so far. I would appreciate any recommended outfitters so we can make inquiries as our plans firm up. Jim Kennedy was the person Rick Crangle referred to, county Cork.

July would be one of the best times of the year for sea kayaking so you will get some great trips in. When you have an idea of where you want to go and the time you have, I can definitely put you in touch with a few outfitters.

Lamar Hudgens at Barrier Island Kayaks is planning a paddling trip to Ireland.

www.barrierislandkayaks.com

252.393.6457

Mel