Kayak Academy

Kayak Academy

The GoPaddle.ie Kayak Academy is a community of like minded water enthusiasts, both young and not so young, who are supported on their learning journey by our team of experienced and highly qualified Kayak coaches. 

Our proudest achievement so far is having members who have worked their way up through our support system and are now qualified Kayak Instructors themselves supporting the next generation of paddlesports enthusiasts. 

If you or your child would like to join Ireland’s Premier Kayak Academy just email susan@gopaddle.ie

  • 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

GoPaddle.ie Kayak Academy has been described by our paddlers as…. 

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.

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