Competition 2 of the league that was scheduled to take place in Portrush on 12th May has been postponed due to poor forecast.
Keep an eye on the forum for further updates regarding this competition
NI Surf Kayak Development Squad
The NI Surf Squad are looking to bring new talent into the sport by setting up a development squad with regular training in all aspects of surfkayak competition. This will be part of the CANI Performance Development Programme.
Selection for the development squad will take place on Sat 5th May, at 10 am until 2pm at Whiterocks Beach, Portrush. Registration closes 10:30 AM sharp
We are especially keen to attract juniors, women and masters, however the event is open to all paddlers who must have basic kayaking skills and are comfortable in small surf. We are not looking for proven surfing ability. We are looking for the potential to develop into a top level competitor regardless of your current surf experience.
Under 18's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Surf specific kayaks will be provided but please bring your own paddling kit and kayak if you have one.
For further info and any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with Harry
by email on harry AT nisurfkayak DOT com or leave a message on the forum.
2012 NI Surf Kayak / Surfkayaks.com League
Competition 1 of this years league has been POSTPONED for Saturday 31st March due to a poor forecast all round.
A re run date will be posted as soon as it is confirmed.
In the meantime keep an eye on the website and News section of the forum for further details.
COME AND TRY IT SESSION - EAST STRAND - SATURDAY 3RD MARCH, 2012
On Saturday 3rd March, NISK ran their first event of the season- a Come and Try It day at East Strand, Portrush.
The event was attended by approximately 45 people- paddlers and absolute beginners alike. Coaches from NISK volunteered their time to conduct two sessions in the morning and afternoon both, each with a Beginner and Intermediate group.
On hand were a range of surf boats- general purpose Necky Jives kindly donated by Coleraine Borough Council, and NISK Development Squad’s own top of the range short and long composite surf kayaks.
Surfing conditions were good overall for the day- a brisk off-shore wind changed to cross-shore during the day, and a 2 metre westerly swell did not disappoint.
A large contingent of paddlers from Foyle Paddlers Canoe Club attended the event as a continuation of a club surf programme currently ongoing. Many other attendees came from clubs, schools and colleges in the local area.
Some of the participant’s comments:
“Overall very well done. Something for everyone, with very good variety of coaching available. Well done.”
“Thanks for the opportunity to give it a go under excellent instruction and support.”
“I very much enjoyed it and I would like to do another event. I just hope they aren't few and far between.”
Many thanks everyone who coaches and took part on the day and to the RLSS for sharing changing facilities on the day, Marion McClelland for supplying a hot lunch for all paddlers, Coleraine Borough Council and Steve Hodge for helping supply boats and Tony Megraw for
transporting the NISK club boats on the day.
Have a look at some of the photos from the day below.
NI Surf Kayak Club will open its 2012 season with a Come and Try It event on Saturday 3rd March at East Strand, Portrush.
The event will be an opportunity for everyone interested in trying their hand at surf kayaking in a supportive and friendly environment.
There will be surf kayak coaches and NI Surf Kayak squad members there on the day to provide coaching and tips on the water, and a range of top-notch surf boats you can try out of different shapes and sizes to suit everyone. Beginners are welcome.
Registration opens at East Strand Car Park, Portrush, Saturday 3rd March @10.30am. The event will finish at 4pm so the last session will begin around 2pm. Any questions or queries post on the NISK forum or email lorcanmcbride@gmail.com.
It is with great pleasure that we can announce that Mega Surf Kayaks will continue to be our League sponsor for the 2012 league.
Malcolm and the team at Mega have agreed once again to support the league and will be providing a brand new surf kayak for the winner of the Plastic Class at the 2012 league.
The committee of the NISK club would like to thank Malcolm for his support of the club over the years.
The dates and locations for the 2012 league have now been confirmed and are as follows:
Competition 1
Saturday 31st March, Bundoran - POSTPONED
Competition 2
Saturday 12th May, Portrush -POSTPONED
Competition 3
Saturday 16th June, North Donegal
Competition 4 / NI Open / Club AGM
Saturday 8th September, Portrush
Keep an eye on the forum for updates regarding each competition or the events section of our website for an updated calendar of events.
These events are open to all paddlers. The club can provide both plastic and glass surf kayaks for those who are new to surf kayaking.
For details of the competition rules etc, have a look at the competitions section of the website here
Competitions: We welcome members from all levels
and disciplines of kayaking at our competitions and would like to
emphasise the value of the plastic/ novice class which continues
to produce future squad paddlers without the pressure of competing
against ranked competitors. Additionally, coaching for all competitors
will be available on the Sunday after each competition, for no extra
fee.
All comp dates can be found in
the events section of this site.
Check out the competition link for
all sorts of info including this year's league comp dates. Also,
news concerning confirmation / cancellation and other events will
be posted on the forum, so keep checking there if you want to know
what's happening.
PROMOTION: Special 2009 NI Surf Kayak Club membership offer
- FREE DVD to all new members of the club showing some
superb surfing manoeuvres from the NI squad; this is a good source
of visual tips for new moves and how to manage them and provides
a taster for the other DVDs the club has produced.
Another benefit of membership is all members will have access various
surf kayaks plus can avail of reduced rates for our "Come and Try
It" coaching sessions, recreational events and coaching weekends.
Club membership is 15 for the year. To join, download the club
membership form here NISKC.
If you would like to be added to the Surf mailing list (competition,
news, etc.) please email the committee at surf@cani.org.uk.
