The consequences for safety strength and durability are obvious. And so it is that the art of kayaking, especially the wild water variety has, literally, gone places never dreamt of. Canoeing, kayaking and surfing in Ireland - Irish Canoeing Union Canoeing in Ireland Ireland has a certain respect among kayakers of the world. The same terrain and climate that has been cursed by many terrestrials down through time can attract outdoor enthusiasts including kayakers. Chief among the attractions in Ireland for these would be our rivers and coast.
River paddling in Ireland has every extreme for the enthusiast.
The county of Kerry is a haven for white-water kayaking thanks to the watershed provided by the Macgillicuddy Reeks and the rivers there are some of the most challenging to be found. The combination of an extremely long coastline and the constant buffering of Atlantic swells makes for phenomenal choice. Also known as Rodeo or Playboating , Freestyle is a new form of kayaking encouraged in no small amount by the development of kayaks with radically new fluid friendly shapes.