Welcome to the inny kayakers association (IKA) website ! Based in Ballymahon Co. Longford, on the river Inny, the inny kayakers association are drawn from a large catchment of local paddlers. The inny provides a c.4km stretch of prime paddling real estate with rapids containing some pour-overs, stoppers, holes and standing waves. It is the only stretch of water of this type in the midlands area. It provides the perfect run for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. The inny kayakers association pride themselves on promoting safe paddling in line with the governing body, the Irish Canoe Union (ICU) safety guidelines and training structure. Trips away are plenty ! Checkout our website for all the latest news, views and happenings.
work hard, play hard but paddle harder!
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Ocean Initiative 2010Please volunteer on Saturday 20th March 11am (Next Saturday) Pick up litter from our local River Inny.
Why now? ‘Keep our rivers clean’ This weekend is the 15th edition of oceans initiatives All over Ireland water sports mad yolks are getting involved (sea and rivers)
If you’re in a boat - We’re going to concentrate on the regular Inny run. If we’ve loads of people to the meat hole. We’ll gather up litter onto the bank in piles for a big Canadian to collect after. Bring your own gloves, plenty of plastic bags available for you to fill.
If you’re on the bank Again bring your own gloves, wear sensible footwear. Stroll along the bank and gather litter within reach. Safety is no.1 if we have enough people areas will include car park in ballymahon, the get in, Newcastle, and our own clubhouse surrounds.
Final litter collection - Ballymahon car park
Prize Donation - As part of this ‘keep our river clean campaign’ the Inny kayakers committee 2010 have donated a prize to the 2 local secondary schools in ballymahon.
A free beginners course worth over 100 quid to the winner!! This is to raise awareness locally of our river and litter in the area. Please support this worthy event. Bring mates.
For more info see over Here and to sign up contact Irene.
Grants to Voluntary Organisations
The IKA just received a grant from Longford County Council in the order of €1,000
The grant was applied for under the 'Grants to Voluntary Organisations 2009'
Big thanks to Longford County Council for their continued support.
Inny Wild Water race 2010 in the Athlone VoiceAn article on the Inny Wild Water Race 2010 over Here
Inny Wild Water Race 2010
Well they travelled up from Cork and down from Donegal! Thanks to all the people in the inny kayakers who made the day run smoothly! Money raised will go to the club.
Racers: brian, kevin, adam, eoghan, trevor, irene, niall. Rescue: Glyn, Pavlin, Joan, Fiona, Sinead, Foxy. Bank Support / Timers: Joe, Kathy, Aideen, Frank, Ann. Trophies: Dave Mc. Boats on lend from: Alex, Dave Donn & Wild water club. Camera: Emmet. Special dig to John O Roarke who brought his boat and forgot his gear! Sure you can race next yr John!! Tut tut...
Note: Anyone interested in trying out a wavehopper text Irene 085 1494275. Free use to any club member. We have 3! on loan from the wild water boyz, cheers guys! If anyone wants to know more about racing check out www.irishwildwaterracing.com Its great fun!
thanks again to all on the day some pics & the all important results over Here
Club Trip Sun 31st JanNicola has posted some photos of the trip to Wicklow you can find them HERE. Also there are some pics and a video of the trip on the Inny 7th feb. PICS VIDEO .
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ICU Youth Adventure Kayaking 2010 French AlpsFor any Juniors interested in the above click over HERE
The French Alps are a cool playground and you learn from the best :)
France 2010Its make up your mind time. Ryanair have reduced their fares once again for the week 12/06/2010, so now is the time to book flights. Return flights are now only €54. We already have a number of people who are definitely going and flights will be booked this week for them. If you are considering going then please let me know as soon as possible so we can get the best deal for everybody. I would suggest a €100 deposit by the end of Jan for everybody. The total price for the week looks set to be under €400 (depends on numbers ). If you need any more information or want to book a place contact me on blacey@iolfree.ie or 0868338450.
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IKA ICU Level 3 TrainingICU level 3 training will be run in the club during Feb 2010 exact date TBC. If you are interested in taking part contact Fiona aka "fifi" or drop an email to innykayakers@gmail.com In March 2010 an ICU level 3 assessment will take place in the club for any members interested.
Up the Duff !! (the river that is) 28th dec 09Fiona hits the 'boof' button on the river duff. some pics are
here
Tarmonbarry WaveIKA paddlers Andy, Rory & Alex doing the business on the T Wave
youTube Here (sweeeeeeetttt)
IKA Annamoe 11th April 09
Cheers to Alex and Bob for leading the way. Some pics are Here
IKA Bundorragha River 18th Jan 09Well done to all on the IKA Bundorragha River trip Sun 18th Jan 09.
Big thanks to Dave D and Bob for leading the way.
Some pics are located Here & YouTube Here (cheers Bob).
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