Shearwater Sea Kayaking

Donegal always dishes up the magic. Sunshine and lively northerlies made for a perfect variety of conditions for our May Bank Hol Weekend trip of exploration to the north west frontier. "Baidín Fheilimí" was sang aloud as we made our way around Gabhla in a lively following sea. Paddling into 20knot winds as we made our way back to shore wasn't easy and the winds continued to blow for a second day in the Cruit Owey sound. The winds finally abated on day 3 and allowed us a magnificent paddle and landing under the Slieve League Cliffs (pics to follow). Míle Buíochas as always to Leo's Tavern for feeding us so well and of course to everyone for being such great company even when the conditions got tough!

A few pics from our Winter in the Kingdom Weekend, our final Atlantic Trip of 2024. Superb hospitality and delicious food in the cosy Royal Valentia Hotel coupled with stunning views and a great choice of paddling destinations to suit the conditions made for a fun and eventful weekend. The Atlantic seaboard never disappoints the trained sea kayaker with wind varying from the aftermath of Storm Darragh on Saturday to calm sunny almost summer like conditions on Monday. Those tough training days on the east coast definitely pay off! Roll on 2025 for more great Wild Atlantic kayaking weekends.

Mighty Mayo dished up another two weekends of pure magic on the rolling high seas. From BnB based to camping trips, Shearwater enjoyed sharing the seascapes, history and wildlife of this amazing and unique corner of the Wild Atlantic Way. The company and the craic were only mighty!