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Cornwall kayaker captures ‘thrilling’ footage of close encounter with 30ft whale

A lone kayaker has captured “thrilling” footage of a close encounter with a 30ft whale off the coast of Cornwall. Rupert Kirkwood, 62, from Holsworthy in Devon, filmed the moment he was circled by a Minke whale for 20 minutes while paddling offshore ...

10 Aug 2022 at 10:19

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WATCH: Spectacular white water kayaking in the Bluestack Mountains

A leading Kayak guide and instructor has posted some spectacular footage of white water kayaking in the Bluestack Mountains. James O’Donnell’s Sea Kayaking Donegal specialises in running sea kayak training and sea kayak tours to some of the most ...

19 Feb 2022 at 11:33

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Is this remarkable 1923 photo the first of a female sea kayaker in Donegal?

This wonderful photograph taken in 1923 shows Bunbeg woman Madgie Keown in a sea kayak off the coast of Donegal. It would appear to be the earliest photographic record of a female kayaking in Donegal, and possibly on the island of Ireland. Her ...

16 Mar 2022 at 19:33

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Fantastic chance for children with intellectual disabilities to learn kayaking

Young people with an intellectual disability are being given a fantastic opportunity to enjoying the many benefits of kayaking. A four-week kayaking programme for children aged eight years and older with an intellectual disability or autism ...

02 Jun 2022 at 16:33

Kayaker set to explore Scotland’s coastline in year-long adventure

A man has embarked on a year-long adventure kayaking around the coast of Scotland. Nick Ray, 59, will live from his kayak self-sufficiently for the next 365 days, camping wherever he reaches, as he explores the nation’s coastline, until ...

28 Aug 2022 at 21:14

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Adventurers describe 1,500km kayak from Canada to Alaska, encountering whales, bears, whirlpools and rapids

Two adventurers who embarked on a self-supported kayak trip over 1,500km between Canada and Alaska have described coming face-to-face with orcas, humpback whales and grizzly bears, while battling through freezing temperatures and ...

23 Nov 2022 at 08:00

Christmas Day keeps park rangers busy with festive presents for zoo animals

Zoos up and down the United Kingdom have been getting into the festive mood this holiday season by giving out Christmas presents to their animals, including snacks, aftershave, and a polar bear’s favourite toy, kayaks. Deputy ...

24 Dec 2022 at 13:20

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Tipperary Canoe Club launches GoFundMe appeal to help development

Ardfinnan Canoe Club held their Annual Teen Camp on the river last week in Cahir. Under the expert eye of camp coordinator Will Nugent said the 12 teenagers who took part in the water based activities all had a great week ...

22 Jun 2022 at 20:33

Paddleboarders urged to stay safe after increase in call outs

Paddleboarders are being warned to stay safe this summer after an increase in the number of calls to rescue people taking part in the water sport. The RNLI has teamed up with British Canoeing to encourage those using ...

31 Jul 2023 at 17:35

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Hundreds try out kayaking in scenic surroundings of Tipperary's Bay Lough

Members of Ardfinnan Peil na mBan taking part in a kayaking session at Bay Lough Bay Lough Kayaking has experienced a super start with an average of 150 kayakers taking to the lake each weekend so far this summer. ...

25 Jul 2023 at 17:33

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History made as Tipperary woman wins Ireland's first ever Euro freestyle kayaking gold

Clonmel’s Aoife Hanrahan made history in France on Sunday, July 3, when winning Ireland’s first-ever women's Euro Cup gold position at the Euro Cup Freestyle Kayak event at the Natural Games, in Millau, France. ...

08 Jul 2023 at 20:33

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Irish student dies in kayaking accident in the US

An Irish student has died in a kayaking accident in Washington. English studies student Ella Mills was studying at Columbia University in the US as part of a dual BA programme with Trinity College Dublin. ...

19 Sept 2023 at 10:45

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