The magic of the Sea

KAYAKING

Our Locations:

The sheltered waters of Kinish Harbour (more commonly known as the Cúinne) are ideal for getting a feel for the kayak before heading out into more open waters.
The Dock, on the northern tip on Sherkin offers access to beautiful sheltered islands with pristine sandy beaches, seal colonies, tidal streams and miles of coastline to explore away from the swell of the open ocean.
From the main pier on Sherkin we can launch into Baltimore Bay and head out past the lighthouse and the iconic Baltimore Beacon onto the south side of Sherkin to experience the raw beauty of the Atlantic and untouched coastline.
For those who want to experience the rush of surfing a sea kayak there are no less than three surf beaches on Sherkin where we can practice landing and launching through surf, Silver Strand, Cow Strand and the hidden gem that is Trá Bán.

What to bring:

All equipment is provided so all you need is swimwear and a long sleeved (non-cotton) t-shirt or thermal top.
Bring a packed lunch and plenty of water.
Sunscreen and a sun hat are advised.
Waterproof phone cases and floating glasses retainers are available for purchase should you need them.

Three Day Sea Kayaking Safari

Come to Sherkin Island to experience the peace and tranquillity of island life while at the same time exploring one of Irelands best kept secrets. You will have the time to relax and watch the world go by from the comfort of a kayak and the end of a day’s paddling sit with friends watching the sun set over Roaring Water Bay.

On the day of arrival after checking in and a good meal, you will paddle at sunset or by moonlight in the sheltered waters of the Cúinne to get acquainted with your kayak.

The second day will see us explore the islands, deserted beaches and pristine coastline of Sherkin Island and the surrounding area. We’ll stop for lunch along the way in one of the many sheltered coves or beaches, watching the seals as they watch us! Your expert local guide will bring you safely to places only accessible by sea kayak, tell you stories of piracy of old and share his knowledge of the wild life in the Bay.

Dawn is often the calmest part of the day so on the last day we’ll rise early to welcome in the day with a gentle paddle before (second!) breakfast. The rest of the day can be spent wandering the lanes and beaches of the island on foot before heading home that afternoon.

You will be fully equipped with a kayak to suit your ability level and size as well as a wetsuit, cag, buoyancy aid, wetsuit bootees, spray deck and paddles. After a safety briefing and some basic training, our expert local guides will share their knowledge and love of the sea with you during your time on the water. Our tours are run in an environmentally sound way to minimize our impact on the wildlife we love to experience.

Whether you are an experienced paddler or just dipping your toe in the water for the first time we can tailor our tours to suit.

Prices start from €450 per person

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Half Day Tours

Discover one of Ireland’s hidden gems from the comfort of a sea kayak. Come
alone or come with friends to explore the delights of Roaring Water Bay.
You will be fully equipped with a kayak to suit your ability level and size
as well as a wet suit, cag, buoyancy aid, wet-suit bootees, spray deck and
paddles.

After a safety briefing and some basic training, our expert local
guides will share their knowledge and love of the sea with you during your
time on the water. Our tours are run in an environmentally sound way to
minimize our impact on the wildlife we love to experience.

Whether you are an experienced paddler or just dipping your toe in the water
for the first time we can tailor our tours to suit.

Duration: Our half-day tours last 3 hours including time to change and get
on and off the water.

Prices start from €65 per person for a half day 3 hour tour where we will kayak along the shores of Sherkin Island and includes all equipment and an expert guide.

Intermediate Tours

Maybe you have just purchased your first Kayak or upgraded to a new one. Maybe you want to take your skills to the next level, learn to roll, learn to navigate or simply become a safer more proficient Kayaker. We specialise in Bespoke training opportunities to enable people to achieve their goals / dreams on the water. We hold an array of technical outdoor qualifications which will ensure you enjoy a quality learning experience with expert feedback. Feel free to get in contact and discuss your next Kayak training experience with us.

Prices start from €65 per person for a half day 3 hour tour where we will kayak in Roaring Water and Long Island Bays and includes all equipment and an expert guide.

Bespoke Tours

By arrangement

If you ask what our favourite aspect of Sea Kayaking is, well Camping & Expeditioning is the answer! We have amassed a vast array of experience & skills over the years and specialise in group management over multi-day trips and expeditions. We can design a trip for you or regularly contract ourselves to other tour companies to guide for them. The allure of living from a sea kayak, cooking outdoors and resting in a tent in some of Ireland’s prime Sea Kayaking locations is simply hard to beat. We have an expert bank of knowledge of how to work with our sometimes temperament weather conditions and to get the most from your time here.

Please get in touch if you’d like some expert advice on your next Sea Kayak Holiday here in Ireland.

Prices start from €65 per person for a half day 3 hour

Group Tours

Come and join our exciting range of half & full day tours in a variety of locations near Baltimore, West Cork, Ireland. It boasts some of the finest Sea Kayaking in Europe. Roaring Water Bay offers brilliant Sea Kayaking with lots of stunning coastal scenery, maritime history, wildlfe and memory making adventures. Prices start from €60 per person for a half day 3 hour tour where we will kayak along the Wild Atlantic Way and includes all equipment and an expert Guide. We also cater for group bookings on these tours.

There’s nothing quite like playing in the surf for honing a lot of your technical skills as well as being exhilarating and quite a lot of fun!!! If you would like some Coaching / Instruction on staying safe in the surf and learning to ride waves for the first time in a kayak then please do get in touch. Rock Gardening is another method to progress those skills that may not be used in the surf zone and can be just as exciting and no swell necessary to get started!

All day tours

Why not join us for a full day of sea kayaking around the islands of Roaring Water Bay? Maybe you have some previous experience or you have done one of our half-day tours and now you want to explore further. Our full-day tours give us the time to travel further afield, landing on uninhabited islands or exploring more of the wild coastline of Sherkin.You will be fully equipped with a kayak to suit your ability level and size as well as a wet-suit, cag, buoyancy aid, wet-suit bootees, spray deck and paddles.

After a safety briefing and some basic training, our expert local guides will share their knowledge and love of the sea with you during your time on the water. Our tours are run in an environmentally sound way to minimize our impact on the wildlife we love to experience.Whether you are an experienced paddler or just dipping your toe in the water for the first time we can tailor our tours to suit.

Duration Our full-day tours last 5 to 6 hours including time to change and get on and off the water and a break for lunch. The distance covered and pace will be determined by the ability level in the group but will certainly include plenty to time to explore and chill out in the kayaks.

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