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Level 2 River Kayak Skills & Assessment

Original price $333.00 - Original price $333.00
Original price
$333.00
$333.00 - $333.00
Current price $333.00

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Canoeing Ireland Level 2 Kayak Skills Course

At the Canoe Centre, our level 2 kayak skills course goes beyond just ticking boxes. We encourage a practical, nature-connected focused experience that encourages confidence in an inspiring environment.

Guided by our expert coach you’ll explore paddle & rescue techniques and develop real-world awareness and decision-making skills. If you’re just beginning your kayaking journey or looking to progress with purpose, our course builds a strong, confident foundation both on and off the water.

Join us riverside, for a new you in a digital world of distractions.

What’s Provided

We’ll take care of the essentials – kayak, paddle, wetsuit & buoyancy aid are all included in your course. Just bring along your swimwear, a towel and a pair of suitable footwear you don’t mind getting wet. We’ll handle the rest, so you can focus on getting comfortable on the water.

Course Duration

This course runs over two full days (typically at weekends), or across six evening sessions during the summer months. Designed to suit busy lives whilst allowing time to absorb and reflect.

What Gets Covered

Throughout the level 2 Kayak Skills Award, you will develop a solid foundation in kayak strokes, rescue techniques, peer paddling and trip planning – with an emphasis on safety, awareness and learning through experience. Each session invites you to build confidence on the water while becoming an active, aware member of your paddling group. On successful completion, you’ll earn the Canoeing Ireland Level 2 Skills Award and the skills to both paddle and journey with purpose.

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Cancelation Policy

Booking Cancelations

Up to 5 working days before your course date:

  • You can receive a full refund or reschedule to a later date.

Within 5 working days of your trip:

  • No refunds or rescheduling are available, as our coaches will already have been allocated.

Please note that courses may be rescheduled or cancelled due to excessive water levels. If this happens, we will contact you as soon as possible.

Important Information

The Canoe Centre reserves the right to refuse participation if:

  • You are not complying with safety rules and advise, or
  • You are under the influence of drugs or alcohol

No refunds will be provided in these circumstances.

Weather Conditions

We operate in all weather conditions except when there are extreme weather warnings and it is deemed unsafe to proceed.

Canoe Centre Dublin

Come for the adventure.  Stay for the connection. Kayaking as it should be…

We Build Confident Paddlers Every time - From true beginners into independent paddlers. 

We Build Confident Paddlers Every time - From true beginners into independent paddlers. 

This has been and continues to be our mission statement.  Over the years, students have joined our introduction sessions, kayak progression clinics, 1-2-1 sessions and of course our holistic adventure sessions - as each student progressed and gained the skills through connection and confidence on the water.

From foundations to whitewater adventures, the Canoe Centre offers a uniquely personal approach to learning, rooted in nature, challenge and personal growth.

Recognised for community - focused ethos and experiential learning style, the Canoe Centre is quickly becoming Dublin's most trusted names in Kayak coaching and outdoor education. 

Nature First

Connect with the outdoors

For Everyone

Kids, Adults, & Families

Expert Coaches

Passionate & certified

River Liffey

Palmerstown, Dublin

Canoe Centre Testimonials

Completed the introduction course over six weeks and loved every minute of it. Superb setting and instructor. Learned lots and had great fun doing so.Looking forward to continuing the journey and I know the Canoe Centre is the right place to do so.

Ronan Holmes - Google Review

As a complete beginner and new to water sports, I recently completed a six-week Introduction to Kayaking course at the Canoe Centre, and it was an amazing experience. From the very start, the centre felt welcoming and safe, which helped ease any nerves I had. The instructor, Keith, was knowledgeable, patient and supportive, always explaining and demonstrating techniques clearly and encouraging everyone along the way.

J D - Google Review

It was absolutely 5 stars experience. It was very enjoyable and fun! Carl was professional but also kept the atmostphere fantastic throughout the whole experience! Couldnt be better! Highly recommended!

Debster 1234 - Google Review

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