UCD Canoe Club
General => Kayaking => Topic started by: Garbhan on July 31, 2013, 00:19:07
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The proper campsite is 10euro per night. Bring insect repellent.
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=Main+Street%2FR341&hl=en&sll=53.489597,-10.017729&sspn=0.005592,0.016512&geocode=FbBdMAMdfSJn_w%3BFVkrMAMdeRBn_w&t=h&dirflg=w&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=17&z=15 (https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Unknown+road&daddr=Main+Street%2FR341&hl=en&sll=53.489597,-10.017729&sspn=0.005592,0.016512&geocode=FbBdMAMdfSJn_w%3BFVkrMAMdeRBn_w&t=h&dirflg=w&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=17&z=15)
Free camping happens here https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=R341&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&ll=53.449727,-10.030518&spn=0.089553,0.264187&sll=53.471943,-10.01878&sspn=0.011188,0.033023&geocode=FdPwLwMdBR9n_w%3BFZJoLwMd9Wll_w&oq=Doonl&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=16&z=13 (https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=R341&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&ll=53.449727,-10.030518&spn=0.089553,0.264187&sll=53.471943,-10.01878&sspn=0.011188,0.033023&geocode=FdPwLwMdBR9n_w%3BFZJoLwMd9Wll_w&oq=Doonl&t=h&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=16&z=13)
Water tap for free camping here https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Doonloughan,+Galway,+Ireland&hl=en&ll=53.430146,-10.075364&spn=0.022399,0.066047&sll=52.651515,-8.63014&sspn=0.182454,0.528374&oq=doonlo&t=h&hnear=Doonloughan,+County+Galway,+Ireland&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.430235,-10.075328&panoid=j1AiUA5ry9hyMYD5zSsWaA&cbp=12,0,,0,0 (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Doonloughan,+Galway,+Ireland&hl=en&ll=53.430146,-10.075364&spn=0.022399,0.066047&sll=52.651515,-8.63014&sspn=0.182454,0.528374&oq=doonlo&t=h&hnear=Doonloughan,+County+Galway,+Ireland&z=15&layer=c&cbll=53.430235,-10.075328&panoid=j1AiUA5ry9hyMYD5zSsWaA&cbp=12,0,,0,0)
There is a GoPro mount permanently inside the bridge arch, so bring your GoPros.
I'd recommend the proper campsite despite the midges for proper toilets and showers.
Lidl and Aldi are opposite each other on the way into Clifden from Galway.
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I don't think I can make this, I'm now working Friday and have stuff to sort out Saturday and Monday :(
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Depending on how I'm working that weekend I may or may not be there !
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so who's heading to clifden this weekend?
I'm tempted! What an opportunity for everyone to make a fool of themselves /have a party/ get some paddling in before all the freshers arrive! 8)
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Depending on how I'm working that weekend I may or may not be there !
I'm out - working all weekend !
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I'd like to go and pass on whatever knowledge/skill I can to next years freestyle team. I would prefer not to be the only one paddling. It would be a pity for the summer to pass by and for me to be the only clud member to paddle at Clifden.
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Right well I'm interested but not 100% sure I can go since I may have committed to something else. But if we can get even a small group to go I'll do my best to be there (I won't have a car so any driver's out there wanna go :) ).
I'm genuinely thinking that if I don't use my playboat in some way before the end of summer I'm selling it
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Here's the original if anyone didn't see it.
So I texted a few people about going this weekend without realising the levels would be too low but Clifden will be running at a great levels on Friday evening the 9th, twice on Saturday the 10th and again on the morning of the Sunday. Note that the hole forms about 2 hours before Galway Harbour High tide times given here.
Quote from: Peter O'Sullivan on July 29, 2013, 12:02:06 PM
09-08-2013 (Friday)
04:30 IST Twilight begins
06:06 IST Sunrise
21:15 IST Sunset
22:50 IST Twilight ends
01:10 IST 0.78m. Low Tide
07:32 IST 4.72m. High Tide
13:20 IST 0.98m. Low Tide
19:42 IST 4.88m. High Tide
10-08-2013 (Saturday)
04:33 IST Twilight begins
06:07 IST Sunrise
21:13 IST Sunset
22:48 IST Twilight ends
01:42 IST 0.81m. Low Tide
08:04 IST 4.68m. High Tide
13:53 IST 1.03m. Low Tide
20:15 IST 4.81m. High Tide
11-08-2013 (Sunday)
04:35 IST Twilight begins
06:09 IST Sunrise
21:11 IST Sunset
22:45 IST Twilight ends
02:15 IST 0.90m. Low Tide
08:39 IST 4.60m. High Tide
14:28 IST 1.14m. Low Tide
20:51 IST 4.67m. High Tide
More information about the feature can be found here = Clifden Hole
I will be driving from Dublin on Friday as I plan to rent the Monstar from I-Canoe so I can go from the boat house if people want. I will have space for 3 other people and their 3 playboats!
There's camping in Clifden Village.
If you don't have a playboat don't fret, the club have a few and I-Canoe rent some as well for about €40 a week. List of kayaks I-Canoe rent
Here's a video of Clifden Hole if you're wondering what it looks like
And here is a Video of BentFest from last summer which has UCD paddlers at Clifden.
So do you really need anymore convincing?? :P
So far it's Alex and myself definitely going and a maybe from Eoghan and Peter.
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Yep i will definitely try freestyle for my last week end in Ireland 8)
We have to set up a place and an hour to meet at ucd Garbhan.
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I can't guys, sorry, I'm working the 10th :(
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Alex, how about meeting at the boathouse at 5.30pm? Also Eoghan I still have space in my car and if you want a lift just give me a shout.
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Just repaired my boat today. Had to wait for kevlar tape to arrive. Epoxy is still drying. I won't know until tomorrow if the boat is ok to use this weekend.
Also Garbhan, you should aim to be on the water 17.45 tomorrow, leave the boathouse at 14.00 and get an extra tide in.
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Boat fixed, ready to go. See you in Clifden. Where are you planning to camp?
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Hi !
I will be at the boathouse arround 5 pm tomorrow so i will wait there until you come.
Don't have any tent, hope that will be okay.
Anyway a friend from the lab told me about a nice free campsite next to the beach, in the west of roundstone :
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Roundstone,+Co.+Galway,+Irlande&daddr=53.377185,-9.971554&hl=fr&sll=53.377082,-9.968226&sspn=0.003719,0.010568&geocode=FcXDLgMd1qVo_yknBy-9ljlaSDHAljGXqccACg%3B&t=h&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=17&z=17
See you tomorrow !
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Very Successful weekend in Clifden. After 3 sessions Garbhan and Alex were doing pop-outs, shuv-its, spinning, cartwheeling and starting to loop. I was doing an occasional space Godzilla. Only down side is neither will be eligible to compete for UCDCC this varsities coming!
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Nice one Garbhan and Alex :)
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Thanks again Peter and Alex it was a brilliant weekend :)