Water-based activities

Stunning scenery and legendary landscapes are made all the more breathtaking by the wistful sound of rushing water

Events and activities

Calves Week

30 Jul 2010 - 08 Aug 2010

Calves Week sees the normally sleepy West Cork village of Schull explode with excitement as over a thousand sailors and friends...

Baltimore Regatta

01 Aug 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

Baltimore Regatta takes place on the August Bank Holiday weekend annually. On Sunday there is dinghy racing in the harbour and...

Sneem Harbour Regatta

01 Aug 2010 - 01 Aug 2010

The highlight of the August bank holiday for over a hundred years with handcrafted wooden boats of various sizes from all over...

Valentia Regatta

02 Aug 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

The highlight of the August bank holiday for over a hundred years where handcrafted wooden boats of various sizes from all over...

Féile Regatta Baile na nGall - Ballydavid Regatta

03 Aug 2010 - 03 Aug 2010

Ballydavid is a picturesque fishing village in the Kerry Gaeltacht. The regatta festival is an event for all the family.

Inisbiggle Island Festival

07 Aug 2010 - 08 Aug 2010

A yawl Race (unique boats to Achill) takes place, and also a mini fun marathon. On Sunday, there will be a welly-throwing...

La Solitaire du Figaro Yacht Race

10 Aug 2010 - 17 Aug 2010

La Solitaire returns to the town of Kinsale for the 19th time in the 41-year history of the race. Although the event has not...

Heir (Hare) Island Regatta

12 Aug 2010 - 12 Aug 2010

The regatta welcomes traditional boats, Drascombe luggers, Heir Island sloops, Heir Island lobster boats, dinghies and kayaks. All...

Cobh People's Regatta

13 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010

One of the oldest Regattas in Ireland takes place in Cobh. This was one of the main European Regattas at the end of the last...

Mirror European Sailing Championship

14 Aug 2010 - 20 Aug 2010

"This international dinghy event will host over 100 boats, 200 sailors and an additional 200 supporters. The Sligo bay racing area...

Dingle Regatta

14 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010

An annual celebration of the skill and expertise of local boatmen. Watch them as they carefully and fearlessly navigate their way...

Connemara Watersports Day

15 Aug 2010 - 15 Aug 2010

Annual Fundraiser in aid of ISPCC & Childline commencing at 13.00. As always, Renvyle Watersports Day is being held on Glassilaun...

Cruinniu na mBad Festival

19 Aug 2010 - 22 Aug 2010

Up to 100 unique Irish boats, the Galway Hookers, once the workhorses of the coast of Connemara and North Clare, will gather for a...

WindWise Watersports Events

04 Sep 2010 - 05 Sep 2010

WindWise is one of Ireland's leading professional windsurfing schools. We run windsurfing courses at every level of the sport. Our...

New Year's Day Swim

01 Jan 2011 - 01 Jan 2011

New Year's Day swim open to both swimmers and spectators.

Why Ireland?

Listen to the roar of the waves in your ears or the hush of the barge as it passes you by, and you'll know why Ireland is a water-lover's haven

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Surfing

When the white horses rush in from the Atlantic Ocean, get ready for some adrenalin-induced action in Ireland

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Sailing

With the wind in your sails, check your sheets as it’s time to experience a voyage around Ireland

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Canoeing/Kayaking & Rowing

Get those paddles out and experience all that Ireland’s waterways have to offer

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Sub-Aqua Diving

Discover sunken wrecks and a plethora of sea life when you make Ireland your very own waterworld

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Water-Skiing & Wakeboarding

Nothing beats the exhilaration of skimming the water while water-skiing or wakeboarding, and there’s no better place to get the rush than Ireland

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Windsurfing

If you’re serious about windsurfing, then make Ireland your number one destination – after all, it’s the professionals’ choice

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Safety first

Splashing about on the water is great fun, but no matter what you like doing, always remember safety comes first

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Listings

Lee Valley Rowing Club

Lee Valley Rowing Club is affiliated to the Irish Amateur Rowing...

Pure Magic Kitesurfing

Puremagic is the number one Kitesurfing center in Ireland, based in...

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Official links

Canoeing Northern Ireland
All the information you need to know about canoeing in Northern Ireland
Irish Boat Rental Association
Discover freedom on a boat holiday in Ireland
Irish KiteSurfing Association
The Official Irish Kite Surfing Association Website
Irish Sailing Association
The National Governing Body for sailing in Ireland.
Irish Surfing Association
The National Governing Body for the sport of surfing in the island of Ireland
Irish Underwater Council
The National Governing Body for underwater sports in Ireland
Irish Water Safety
Promoting water safety in Ireland
Irish Waterski Federation
Encouraging and promoting all aspects of the sport in Ireland
Irish Windsurfing Association
The official resource for windsurfing in Ireland
Northern Ireland Federation of SubAqua Clubs
The Federation is committed to the development of Underwater Swimming in Northern Ireland
RYA Northern Ireland Council
Governing Body for the sport of sailing and boating in Northern Ireland
The Canoe Association of Northern Ireland
Promoting the development of the sport of canoeing in Northern Ireland
The Irish Amateur Rowing Union
The Governing Body for Rowing in Ireland representing over 100 Clubs across Ireland.
The Irish Canoe Union
The Governing Body of the sport and recreation of canoeing in Ireland
Waterways Ireland
Providing a high quality recreational environment on the waterways for the benefit of all

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Water-based Activities