FAQs

1 What do I need to bring with me to the training days in Dublin?

January Training Days:

We will be providing all your kayaking equipment but you will need to bring your swimming togs, towel and shoe you don't mind getting very wet. Also bring normal running gear, include lightweight jacket.

Febuary & March Training Days:

Bring running and cycling gear include waterproof breathable jacket.

We recommend you bring a complete change of clothes for the cycling in case you get wet in the morning

A light lunch is provided but you may want to bring a top up! Especially recommend hot drinks in flasks.

April Training Days:

Details to be confirmed

2 Do I need to bring my own bike for the training days & training weekends?

Dublin Training Days

If you have your own bike, do bring it along. You can ask the instructors to check it out and see if it is the correct bike for the type of terrain you will be cycling on.

If you don't have a bike or don't have the correct bike, we will have bikes to hire for the training days. This costs €10 for the day and need to be booked and paid for in advance.

Killary Training Weekends

For the Killary Training weekends you do need to bring your own bike. This is a great way of checking whether your bike is right of the event you are planning to take part in, and also to get tips on tyre choice etc.

3 Where are the meeting points for the training days?

The training days will be held in a number of locations. Please make sure to be at the meeting point at 9.45am so as to make sure the training course can start on time.

We will add a google map with locations make in the next few weeks.

Date	Location
Jan 14th & 28th	Wild Water Kayak Club, Phoenix Park, beside Anglers Rest Pub
Feb 11th & 25th	Glendalough Car Park
March 10th & 24th	Sugar Loaf Meeting point
April 7th & 21st	To be confirmed

4 Can I get a refund if I cannot attend?

This payment is non refundable or transferable. In the unlikely situation that Gaelforce Events have to cancel a training day due to weather, lack of participants or unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a refund or a transfer. Training days will still run on wet days.

5 Do I need to be able to swim for the kayak training?

You do not need to be able to swim to take part in the kayaking. Everyone will be given a Buoyancy aid for the activity.

6 Do I have to participate in all the training days in Dublin?

No, you can pick and choose different days that suit you. You can also participate in beginners and intermediate weekends if certain dates don't work for you or as your fitness levels improve.

7 I don't plan on competing in any of the Gaelforce Events, can I still partake in the training?

It's no problem if you are not competing in a Gaelforce Event. Our instructors have a vast knowledge of a number of events and all the training tips and skills can be transferred to any adventure race.