ACTIVITIES

It's time to start your adventures

Even in the vast and mysterious reaches of the sea we are brought back to the fundamental truth that nothing lives to itself.

Rachel Carson – Silent Spring

Kayaking

Your own personal watercraft which will get you to unique places, seeing seals, dolphins, caves, a sea arch and occasional basking sharks.

MARINE ECOLOGY

Guided sessions which will explore, examine and record observations of flora and fauna on Cape with an emphasis on maritime habitats.  Local expert ecologist and ornithologists will lead these fascinating modules.

Snorkelling

Also called free diving, this is the most expressive and sublime way of exploring the marine environment. It's also brilliant fun!

Coasteering

Clamber & climb along Cape's rocky shore – fall and jump into the sea!
Exhilarating!
Great for improving stamina, orientation and fitness. Bring shorts and old runners, and soon you’ll be climbing as high as possible to jump into the water, or letting yourself get swished around in the swell. It’s great, active fun with many challenges!

stand up paddleboarding

Probably slightly more challenging to stay dry than kayaking for some but it doesn't take long to get the hang of it and the 'walking on water' feeling is the reward!

sLACKLINING

This needs a stillness and concentration to get walking on it and you'll certainly feel your core muscles in keeping balance!

Irish language practice

Is Gaeltacht í Oileán Chléire so beimíd ag baint úsáid as Gaeilge uaireanta i gcomhrá. Tabhairfimíd misneach úsáid a bhaint as pé leibhéal atá acu, ní bheidh aon brú! Cape Clear is officially a Gaeltacht so we will be using conversational Irish during the week. Everyone will be gently encouraged to use whatever level of Irish they can, no pressure.

Why maratacht

  • Experience: Your time with us will be most challenging, fun and rewarding
  • Reputation: Our 23 years in business speaks for itself
  • Instructors: National Governing Body Qualified
  • Unique Location - Ireland's Only Offshore Adventure
  • Value For Money - Instruction, activities, accommodation.
  • Public Liability Insurance

What You Get

  • Top quality instructors & lecturers
  • Transportation: Walking on the island; Local bus used if weather dictates.
  • Outdoor Equipment Provided: Buoyancy aid, wetsuit for use for the week, kayaks, SUPS, snorkel gear.
  • Great Facilities: Accommodation based on the shoreline, commercial kitchen available for the adults to use,

What You BRING

  • An energetic, 'give it a go' attitude! Be curious, be kind agus labhair Gaeilge an méid is feidir leat!
  • Day pack for lunch; notebook, pencil / pen;
  • Enough clothing for sun and rain, spare shoes / boots.
  • Sun hat, sunscreen SPF30 at least; Any medications;
  • Personal Accident Insurance recommended.