City of the Tribes Kayak Race 2016

***************NOTICE*********
18th Annual City of the Tribes race coming up in less than a fortnight folks.
All welcome to this friendly flat water race on the lovely Corrib river
Sunday 28th August
Start time 13:00hrs
Venue: (to be confirmed) but most likely the usual spot launching from Fisheries Field Steps in central Galway, parking in grounds of NUIG and access to launch spot via pedestrian footbridge.
Entries from 11:00hrs in Fisheries Field
Fees: €10 senior
€5 junior (U-18)
Race Courses:
14.5km long course (Div 1-2, Open K2)
12.0km Intermediate (Div 3) course
10.5km standard course (Div 4, GPs, Standard course K2/T2)
6km (Div 5)
2km Novice/Fun race
Rescue boat/s will be on duty on the course.
Boat hire available, single sea kayaks (€20) and doubles (€35). Contact Jim at 087 7565578

Summer Kayak Tours & Courses 2016

Kayakmór Look forward to see in you afloat - Jim Please contact me at 087 7565578 if you have any questions about tours, boat/paddle sales & kayak skills courses. Half Day Kayak Tours Our Menlo Pier Tour on lake Corrib is a mix of open water paddling, island hopping, navigating rocky and reedy channels, observing nature and enjoying stunning vistas. The kayak is the perfect craft to explore shallow bays & inlets normally out of the reach of lake boats. No previous experience is needed and we tailor our tours to the abilities of paddlers. Book Now

Come & Try Surf Ski Check out our hot new fleet of surf skis. These are fast open (sit on top) kayaks which are used to catch waves, also great craft to develop paddling fitness. This come and try it course to cover the basics on flat water including how to control the boat and how to re-mount. With this course completed you will be ready to catch some waves on the sea. Buy Now Level 1 Kayaking Skills Course (full days course) Sunday 19th June More dates to follow Get your friends to come! Buy Now Kids Kayak Courses Get your kids out on the water this summer holidays with one of our kids 3 day kayak courses  27-29th June 19th-21st July. More dates to follow. Buy Now

Galway Bay Sea Kayak Race 2016

When: Sunday 29th May 2016
Where: Galway Ocean Sports Club, Harbour Enterprise Park, Galway 
Registration from 11:00 hrs
Race Start Time: Novice race will start @ 12:00 followed by the Standard Course & Long Course 12:30

Race Courses (Laps):
Novice course (approx. 2-3km) classes for singles & doubles
Standard course (8- 10km), expedition sea kayak/touring classes (Separate Male & Female single classes, & Open Double class) suitable for paddlers with reasonable experience of Lv. 2-3 standard 
Long Course (14km) Unlimited Racing Class for single Surf ski, Ocean Ski, & Racing sea kayaks (Separate Male & Female single classes, & Open Double class)

Race Entry Fee: €15 per adult, €5 per child

Kayak rental : Single & Double kayaks available for hire, Rate €25 for single, €35 for double

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Please contact Jim at 087 7565578,

info@kayakmor.ie 

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Exciting New Constructions from Elio Kayaks for 2016

Exciting New Constructions from Elio Kayaks for 2016

For 2016 all Elio Racing Kayaks are made in One-Piece Construction with vacuum.

See inset,  that means no internal seam resulting in a stronger, stiffer, & more robust kayak.

The Basic construction (Fibreglass/Sphertex/Polyester)  has been discontinued for racing kayaks, the current range of constructions offered are as follows:

Club: Carbon or Carbon kevlar on cockpit, Epoxy corecork vacuum 

Special Club: Carbon kevlar on cockpit, Epoxy sphertex PVC vacuum 

River: Kevlar and/or Carbon Kevlar, epoxy vacuum.

Sport: Carbon/Glassfibre/PVC/Epoxy vacuum 

SSC: Special carbon, Epoxy vacuum

Marathon: PVC/Carbon/Carbon Kevlar or Kevlar/ epoxy vacuum.

Prices start in Club construction from:

€1740 for K1's,

€2150 for K2's

Prices include VAT, Packaging, Insurance & transport from Portugal. 

Racing K1 Models & Sizes available:

SPRINT  K1 sizes S/M/ML/L/XL and XXL  (range caters for 50-110kg)

Sonic K1  New for 2015/6* ML, L & XL available (see photos below - M available later 2016)

Supra K1 New for 2016* L, XL available, (competitive masters K1-40cm wide, M & ML available later 2016))

Junior K1s 55-XS/Hannah/Titan/Titan Evo/Penguin (caters for 25-65kg)

Racing K2 Models available:

SPRINT K2 M / L /  XL

Stable/Masters/Beginners K1 Models available:

Cobra K1 3 x models 60 / 55 / 51cm 

Dolphin K1 44cm

Puma K1  42cm

Choose your colours & design using the interactive tool at http://www.eliokayaks.com/customization/?lang=en

For Marathon paddlers obsessed with light weight! Gel coat colours add a slight bit of weight so for lightest kayak choose clear Gel. 

Current lead times on new constructions; circa 3-5 weeks.

Late Spring Order will be submitted by Mid May. 

Feel free to call me at 087 7565578 or via info@kayakmor.ie

Thanks for looking.

Jim M.

Courses and Tours 2016

Kayakmór Look forward to see in you afloat - Jim Please contact me at 087 7565578 if you have any questions about tours, boat/paddle sales & kayak skills courses. Trip Advisor Reviews 5 *****

Half Day Kayak Tours Our Menlo Pier Tour on lake Corrib is a mix of open water paddling, island hopping, navigating rocky and reedy channels, observing nature and enjoying stunning vistas. The kayak is the perfect craft to explore shallow bays & inlets normally out of the reach of lake boats. No previous experience is needed and we tailor our tours to the abilities of paddlers. Book Now

Level 1 Kayaking Skills Course (full days course) Sunday 24th April Sunday 22nd May   Book Now Dusk Tours Starting in May Book Now Level 2 Kayaking Skills Course  Training day 1 - Sunday 1st May Training day 2 & assessment - Sunday 8th May Book Now

Adult Summer Courses

Keen to Kayak?

Keen to discover the hidden gems of the River & Lough Corrib? - Ireland’s largest lake on our doorstep!

Book now for Kayakmór’s adult and junior (ages 11-17) summer kayaking courses. 

Learn the kayaking basics, safety and weather awareness from our experienced qualified instructors who will guide you in stable and comfortable Sea kayaks on tailored tours of River and Lough Corrib.  

On successful completion of the course you will receive a Level 1 Canoeing Ireland skills certificate. Level 2-3 course for improvers/proficient paddlers are also available.

All kayaking equipment is provided free of charge.

If you don’t fancy a course then join us for a relaxing half day tour on River/Lough Corrib, or check out the hot new fleet of surf skis. 

These are fast open (sit on top) kayaks which are used to catch waves, also great craft to develop paddling fitness. Through the summer we are offering adult come and try surf ski events.  

We also sell a wide range of kayaks & paddles and are happy to advise on buying a kayak, paddles etc.. 

For further details on courses, pricing and booking please see our web site www.kayakmor.ie or contact us at info@kayakmor.ie 087 7565578

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Keen to Kayak? -Youth Kayak Courses with Kayakmór

Keen to Kayak?

Youth Kayak Courses with Kayakmór. Suitable for all levels and abilities

This year Kayakmor are offering Youth Kayaking Courses for the city of Galway.

We will be using sea kayaks which will allow our groups to cover longer distances and explore the wonderful upper reaches of River Corrib and Lough Corrib.

Our course is designed with safety and fun in mind. The skills we will be covering during the week will be; safety on and off the water,  importance of buoyancy aids & dressing for the conditions, basic kayak strokes, capsizing, rescues and weather awareness.

On completion of this course paddlers will be presented with a Level 1 Kayaking Skills certificate (additional €5 for certificate)

5 half days Monday to Friday 10am - 1pm

Courses starting 8th June and will run Monday to Friday throughout the summer*

Cost: €130 per person

Location: Menlo Pier, near Menlo National School. (10min from centre of Galway)

All Kayaking equipment provided

Please book online at kayakmor.ie

For further details please contact Jim at 087 7565578

All courses are subject to weather conditions and sufficient bookings*

What to Bring

Towel
Change of Clothes
Wet suit shoes/booties or old trainers
Swimming Togs or shorts
Fleece
Please bring you own wet suit, if not shorts and a Fleece will be sufficient.