Canoeing Ireland has launched a new website www.getirelandpaddling.ie with a wealth of useful information for everyone from first time or occasional paddlers to enthusiasts who are trying a new craft or looking for new challenges.
With an emphasis on water safety, the site offers easy to follow guidelines on the basic requirements for safe paddling.
There is a listing of recognised activity providers and watersport retailers with contact details for ease of access. This allows the sport to support those who are active in providing access to the water and strengthens their relationship on a two-way basis.
The growth in popularity of paddlesports from stand up paddleboards to sit on top kayaks along with the more traditional craft has been a positive to emerge from the lockdown period and has enhanced a trend towards activity on the water that was evident in the previous twelve months.
The new site highlights safety and the basics needed before taking to the water.
Being able to swim, wearing a buoyancy aid, paddling with partners, knowing how to call for help, checking the weather and letting someone know where you are going are all dealt with as reminders throughout.
There is also a strong ‘leave no trace’ emphasis to the new site and references for 2-minute beach clean-ups and other activities considerate of other users and the environment.
Present at the recent launch of the new website were Sport Ireland director of participation & ethics Dr Una May, Canoeing Ireland chief executive officer Moira Aston, Canoeing Ireland president Brian Ogilvie, and RNLI water safety delivery support officer Lisa Hollingum, pictured above.
The new safety campaign is also being supported by Water Safety Ireland.
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