Adventure is waiting .... For the fun And for the brave!
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Welcome to the fun of Kayaking

Slaney River Guided Tour

Slaney River Guided Tour

EXPLORE WEXFORD FROM THE WATER

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Wicklow Harbour Guided Tour

Wicklow Harbour Guided Tour

TOUR WICKLOW FROM THE WATER

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Self Guided Tour

Self Guided Tour

KAYAKS FOR RENT

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Group Adventures

Adventure is waiting...

Hens & Stags

Hens & Stags

SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT!!

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Private Groups

Private Groups

PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS AVAILABLE

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Schools & Colleges

Schools & Colleges

SCHOOL & COLLEGE ACTIVITIES

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About us

Our Kayak Academy

We offer kayak classes and coaching that takes you from Zero to Hero, basic flat water kayak skills right up to moving water kayak instructor.

  • Learn to Kayak Classes
  • Juniors Evening Classes
  • Adult Kayak Academy
  • Skills Clinics
  • River Safety & Rescue Courses
  • GoPaddle.ie Safety Boater Course
  • Level 1 & 2 Instructor Courses
  • Weekend Trips to Wales
  • International Kayak holiday to Montenegro
Kayak Camps

Easter & Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Summer Camps

EASTER & SUMMER KAYAK CAMPS

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What We Offer

Adventure

Supportive Community

Fun & Games

Coaching & Training

Overseas Trips

Qualified Instructors

meet our

Team

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Susan

Owner and Founder of GoPaddle.ie
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David

Senior Kayak Instructor
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Shannon

Senior Kayak Instructor

Massive thanks to Susan and her team from @gopaddle.ie for a fantastic outing for Ferrycarrig Rowing Club yesterday.

We split into 2 groups and done a 2 hour scenic tour of the Slaney and Boro rivers.

Everyone had a great time and really enjoyed the tour in a safe and relaxed atmosphere.

Ferrycarrig Rowing

I would say that it's worth every second of your time, and if you didn't want to try it then I guess you're one of those people that don't like FUN because you're guaranteed to have a blast.

Kayak Academy Member

The GoPaddle Academy is a real community of paddlers with awesome support from Sue and all the instructors. Always willing to help with skills and done with amazing patience 😊
Actually the paddling community that I have met in the South East are all amazing, warm, friendly, welcoming, encouraging, pretty awesome 😊

Kayak Academy Member

If I were to recommend the kayak academy to a friend I’d just be honest and tell them how brilliant it is. The enthusiasm, dedication, and friendliness of everyone in the academy, and the sport as a whole is something very unique and not seen in many other sporting communities. It truly is an honour to be a part of such a great sporting community.

Kayak Academy Member

It has changed my life and way of looking at life! Kayaking!

Its active, it’s lazy, it’s calm, it’s busy, it’s surfing, it’s swimming, it’s visiting caves, it’s isolation, it’s social, it’s group fun, it’s quiet, it’s loud, it’s laughing until you cry, it is facing your fears, it’s travelling, it’s sightseeing, it’s warm , it’s freezing, it’s a new perspective.

IT’S AN ADVENTURE!

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Partners

I Canoe
Visit Wexford
Visit Wicklow
Canoeing Ireland
IAAT
Ireland Ancient East
NRS
Pyranha