Foyle Paddlers Canoe Club

Foyle Paddlers Canoe Club Kayaking club based in Derry at Prehen Boathouse

04/06/2026

๐…๐ž๐ž๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐จ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐š๐๐๐ฅ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐€๐ง๐ง๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐‘๐š๐œ๐ž! ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ“…Sunday 28th June

Paddlers from across the island will take on the River Foyle in a series of exciting races, with three distances running simultaneously, so there's a challenge for everyone!

๐Ÿ Race 1: Prehen Boathouse โ†’ Craigavon Bridge & back
๐Ÿ Race 2: Prehen Boathouse โ†’ Peace Bridge & back
๐Ÿ Race 3: Prehen Boathouse โ†’ Foyle Bridge & back

Race are open to ages 12โ€“70+, making it perfect for all the family!

Whether you're racing or cheering, it's a day of fun, laughs, and water-based adventure for everyone. ๐ŸŒŠ

โฐ Races Start: 14:00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Pre-booking is essential. Secure your spot today: https://pulse.ly/vo3flqgnj1

Loughs Agency

Experience the River Foyle like never before on a magical evening paddle ๐ŸŒ™ ๐ŸŒŒ โœจ ...
02/06/2026

Experience the River Foyle like never before on a magical evening paddle ๐ŸŒ™ ๐ŸŒŒ โœจ

Join Foyle Paddlers during the Foyle Maritime Festival on the Twilight paddle happening on the 26th of June with a journey down the River Foyle!
This scenic paddle takes you from Prehen Boathouse to Foyle Marina, with the ebbing spring tide setting the pace for a smooth and memorable trip. Suitable for all abilities, this twilight adventure blends gentle exercise with stunning riverside views, perfect for unwinding and soaking up the festival atmosphere.

Pre-booking is essential. Booking will close one hour in advance.
Ages 8 - 80+ (Children must be accompanied by a guardian. Consideration will be given to younger children for parents wishing to take all their family on a case by case basis)

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loughsagency/2183718?fbclid=IwRlRTSASLnqxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeGTyLJrL8uPJJJNAe35vHabEM9TBTxBEgBzj88e2PdtaHEhQqPmBS45ZEJ9I_aem_iELXPdcK2vwjADQEG7h6fQ

Join Foyle Paddlers for a fun and friendly introduction to the world of paddlesport! ๐Ÿ›ถThese relaxed taster sessions are ...
30/05/2026

Join Foyle Paddlers for a fun and friendly introduction to the world of paddlesport! ๐Ÿ›ถ

These relaxed taster sessions are perfect for beginners and curious adventurers alike- giving you the chance to try out a variety of kayaks, canoes and sit on tops; as well as learn about the tidal flows and maritime history of the River Foyle.

8 โ€“ 80+
*Suitable for younger children accompanied by parents/guardians in rafted open boats*.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/loughsagency/2183681

Annddd our annual Foyle Race is back! ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿ›ถFeel the thrill of competition at the Foyle Paddlers Canoe Clubโ€™s Annual Foyl...
23/05/2026

Annddd our annual Foyle Race is back! ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ… ๐Ÿ›ถ

Feel the thrill of competition at the Foyle Paddlers Canoe Clubโ€™s Annual Foyle Race, hosted to coincide with the Foyle Maritime Festival. Paddlers are invited from across the island to partake in our series of exciting races on the River Foyle, with 3 distances running simultaneously:
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Race 1:ย Prehen Boathouse to Craigavon Bridge and back

Race 2:ย Prehen Boathouse to Peace Bridge and back

Race 3:ย Prehen Boathouse to Foyle Bridge and back
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Age Categories include - Under 14, U16, U18 and Seniors / Masters / Veterans in a wide variety of boat types, including: K-Boats, Sea Kayaks, General Purpose, Open Boats, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) and Sit on Tops (SOTs)
Our race categories may be amended in the interests of fairness and competition.ย Medals will be awarded in all race categories, including Male/Female/Mixed Crews in doubles.
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NB.ย Participants must be competent for paddling in this river environment and are advised to contact Foyle Paddlers via our pageย before booking.ย An additional race insurance fee will apply for non-members of Paddle NI or the Irish Canoe Union (ICU).
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Entry Fee:ย  ยฃ10
Refreshments will be served to all competitors!

16/05/2026

Feel the thrill of competition at the Foyle Paddlers Canoe Club Annual Foyle Race, hosted to coincide with the Foyle Maritime Festival. Paddlers are invited from across the island to partake in our series of exciting races on the River Foyle, with three distances running simultaneously:

Race 1: Prehen Boathouse to Craigavon Bridge and back
Race 2: Prehen Boathouse to Peace Bridge and back
Race 3: Pre-hen Boathouse to Foyle Bridge and back.

Age categories include - Under 14, U16, U18 and Seniors / Masters / Veterans in a wide variety of boat types, including: K-Boats, Sea Kayaks, General Purpose, Open Boats, Stand Up Paddleboards (SUPs) and Sit on Tops (SOTs)

Race categories may be amended in the interests of fairness and competition. Medals will be awarded in all race categories, including Male/Female/Mixed Crews in doubles.

โ—๏ธParticipants must be competent for paddling in this river environment and are advised to contact Foyle Paddlers via page before booking.

Entry Fee: ยฃ10

Refreshments will be served to all competitors!

Foyle Paddlers will also be delivering:

๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธHalf hour taster sessions from 12.00pm to 18.00pm on Thursday 25th June to Saturday 27th June in a variety of boats, including rafted open boats.

๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธA Twilight paddle on Friday 27th June. The Club will lead a flotilla of boats, adorned with lights, from Prehen Boathouse to the Council pontoon. All participants will also wear high visibility bibs.

The club will also extend an invite to other clubs to join us on the Twilight paddle. If your club is interested, please liaise with Foyle Paddlers for more information on this and the layout of the paddle.

08/05/2026

โ€ Innishboffin group of islands video! ๐“†‰

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“ธ Innishboffin group of islands! ๐ŸŒค๏ธ๐ŸšOur Sunday paddle lived up to expectations with some amazing sights to behold! ...
03/05/2026

๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“ธ Innishboffin group of islands! ๐ŸŒค๏ธ๐Ÿš

Our Sunday paddle lived up to expectations with some amazing sights to behold!

We were greedy - not because we had two lunches but because we decided to also bag the furthest island Innishbeg before enjoying the jewel of the crown - Innishdooey! Our pictures and videos do not do it justice but are locked now firmly in our memories; including an almost hidden entrance that opened up into a secret garden of caves and arches.

Our first lunch was on Innishboffin beside the pier where we could look over to the mainland and see the 7 sisters in all their glory.

We landed on a steep storm beach on Innishdooey for our second much deserved lunch.

On the way back we landed on the eastern sand beach of Innisboffin and walked up to its highest point to take in the entire panoramic view of all the islands, including Tory (see you soon!๐Ÿคž) before the hard slog home.



Recent paddles on the Foyle! With some of our club members getting to practice steering for the first time in the canoes...
22/04/2026

Recent paddles on the Foyle! With some of our club members getting to practice steering for the first time in the canoes in preparation for the Maritime Festival ๐Ÿ›ถ

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course (PSRC)๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒžLast week some of our club members took on Paddlesport Safety & Rescue tra...
17/04/2026

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course (PSRC)๐Ÿ›Ÿ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒž

Last week some of our club members took on Paddlesport Safety & Rescue training to up skill themselves in preparation for leadership assessments, volunteering/assisting with club sessions and events.

This is a certified course which provides reassurance when venturing out onto the water, as it focuses on empowering individuals with essential safety skills.

They practiced a range of rescues and safety skills such as; towing, rescues, unconscious rescues, self rescue, equipment management, safety protocols and injured kayaker scenarios,

Well done to all that completed it!

to our January snowy winter paddle on the Mourne! Our get in was just above the Iron Bridge. Our group then headed dow...
26/02/2026

to our January snowy winter paddle on the Mourne! Our get in was just above the Iron Bridge. Our group then headed downstream towards the Fisheries which had a lovely layer of snow, making it even more scenic. Plenty of work on breaking in/out of eddies and a bit of surfing on/across all the features. Definitely needed our extra layers and plenty of warm drinks at lunch โ˜ƒ๏ธโ˜•๏ธโ„๏ธ

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