About Us

Blackwater Boating is the brainchild of Denis Murray, an avid rower and native of Cappoquin. Growing up next to the beautiful Blackwater Denis has always appreciated the excitement and wonder of this historic stretch of water. A lifelong member of Cappoquin Rowing Club and native of the area, Denis’ personal knowledge of the river and its surrounds are second to none.  Blackwater Boating is his way of sharing that magic.
Marrying excitement and adrenalin with history and breath-taking scenery, Blackwater Boating is an amazing adventure for explorers of all ages.
Allow us to take you on the adventure of a lifetime with our wide range of water activities and varied Blackwater explorer packages.

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Learn to Kayak with qualified instructors under the
Irish Canoe Union

Levels one, two and three available,  Level one is a one day course which  will introduce you to the sport of kayaking, giving the student an introduction to the kayak and paddling on the beautiful Blackwater. All courses provide safety equipment and insurance, all instructors are Irish Canoe Union certified, and participants who complete the course will receive an Irish Canoe Union Level One Certificate . 
Level Two Courses will be run on the Blackwater river and give the student a great opportunity to learn the basic kayak strokes. The Level Two builds on the knowledge gained on the Level One course and introduces new strokes such as draw strokes and low brace. Level Two courses can be arranged over two days or 3/4 evenings. All courses provide safety equipment and insurance, all instructors are Irish Canoe Union certified, and participants who complete the course will receive an Irish Canoe Union Level Two Certificate

Details of ICU awards

One day kayak trips are also available, these trips are led by the clients and are planned with the instructor. The trip can be a leisurely paddle soaking up the history, or looking at the abundant wildlife which calls the Blackwater "home". Have a picnic with the salmon jumping or just get away and have some fun in a Kayak.

"There is nothing— absolutely nothing— half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." Ratty to Mole in Kenneth Grahame's beloved classic, The Wind in the Willows

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