Our summer adventure camps offer an action packed week of adventure sports and activities. Camps run from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday for July and August. Camps for 6 to 9 year olds involve adventure activities every morning followed by a less challenging afternoon of arts, crafts and games. Camps for 10 years old … Continue reading Adventure Camps →

Our summer adventure camps offer an action packed week of adventure sports and activities. Camps run from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday for July and August. Camps for 6 to 9 year olds involve adventure activities every morning followed by a less challenging afternoon of arts, crafts and games. Camps for 10 years old … Continue reading Adventure Camps →

Gartan are back on the beach this summer offering sailing lessons, windsurfing lessons and multi activity beach camps. We will be operating for four consecutive weeks starting Monday 9th July. Beach camps run Monday to Friday in the morning from 9.45am to 12.15am or in the afternoon from 1.15pm to 3.45pm. Activities include kayaking, coasteering … Continue reading Downings Sailing & Windsurfing School and Beach Camp →

Our summer adventure camps offer an action packed week of adventure sports and activities. Camps run from 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday for July and August. Camps for 6 to 9 year olds involve adventure activities every morning followed by a less challenging afternoon of arts, crafts and games. Camps for 10 years old … Continue reading Adventure Camps →

Gartan OETC are running an introductory kayaking course starting Saturday 1st September for three consecutive weeks. During the course you will learn the fundamentals of paddlesport and experience a variety of different boats. There are two session times starting at 9.30am or 11.30am. The sessions will be run by fully qualified and experienced instructors who … Continue reading Introductory Kayaking Course →

Gartan OETC are running an introductory kayaking course starting Saturday 6th October for three consecutive weeks. During the course you will learn the fundamentals of paddlesport and experience a variety of different boats. The sessions will be run by fully qualified and experienced instructors who will take an individualised approach with all participants (Minimum age … Continue reading Introductory Kayaking Course →

Gartan OETC are running an improver kayaking course starting Saturday 6th October for three consecutive weeks. This course is ideal for someone who has completed one of our introductory courses or anyone who has some basic kayaking skills and experience. During the course you will build on the fundamentals of paddlesport while experiencing a variety … Continue reading Improver Kayaking Course →

The Mountain Skills Training Programmes are accredited by Mountaineering Ireland and are ideal for anyone wishing to acquire the knowledge and skills to feel safe and confident navigating hills and mountains. MS1 and MS2 are generally run over two-day periods and comprise a mixture of indoor informal lectures/discussions and outdoor practical sessions. Mountain Skills 1 … Continue reading Mountain Skills Autumn Series →

The Mountain Skills Training Programmes are accredited by Mountaineering Ireland and are ideal for anyone wishing to acquire the knowledge and skills to feel safe and confident navigating hills and mountains. MS1 and MS2 are generally run over two-day periods and comprise a mixture of indoor informal lectures/discussions and outdoor practical sessions. Mountain Skills Two … Continue reading Mountain Skills Autumn Series →

This course is only for those who already hold an Irish Sailing Instructorship in Sailing or Windsurfing and want to instruct powerboating up to the National Powerboat Qualification.

**SOLD OUT**   Are you interested in buying a sit on top kayak? Or have you just bought one but aren't sure about your own ability and limitations? This course is ideal for novice kayakers who want to hone the basic kayak strokes and learn more about key safety information. Topics covered: Basic strokes Capsize … Continue reading Sit on Top Kayak Skills and Safety Course →

**SOLD OUT**   Are you interested in buying a sit on top kayak? Or have you just bought one but aren't sure about your own ability and limitations? This course is ideal for novice kayakers who want to hone the basic kayak strokes and learn more about key safety information. Topics covered: Basic strokes Capsize … Continue reading Sit on Top Kayak Skills and Safety Course →

**SOLD OUT** Are you interested in buying a sit on top kayak? Or have you just bought one but aren't sure about your own ability and limitations? This course is ideal for novice kayakers who want to hone the basic kayak strokes and learn more about key safety information. Topics covered: Basic strokes Capsize and … Continue reading Sit on Top Kayak Skills and Safety Course →

We are offering an introductory SUP and Kayak paddling session. During the session you will be guided through the fundamentals particular to each craft as well as recognise commonality. Venue: Gartan Lough, Gartan OETC Time: 18:00 - 20:30 What to bring: Bring any required medication (a member of staff can carry this on the water … Continue reading Paddlesport Sunset Session →

Gartan OETC are proud to offer race specific training for Female Adventure Racers competing in the 'Team Donegal Adventure Challenge'. Coaches will cover fundamental aspects associated with racing on a Sit on Top kayak. These will include paddling techniques particular to individual needs, boat trim, balance as well as some sneaky race strategies to give … Continue reading Race Ready! Kayak Training Sessions →