Ditch the classroom and unlock a world of adventure for your Gaisce participants! Partner with Go With The Flow River Adventures for an unforgettable kayaking expedition that fulfills the Adventure Journey Gaisce requirements. Our student-friendly tours combine thrilling rapids and stunning scenery, fostering teamwork and resilience as your students navigate the river together. This journey is the ideal combination of fun and learning against a background of real challenges posed by an unfamiliar environment.
This trip includes an overnight stay at a local scout hall including full use of Kitchen facilities which allows the group meet all the Gaisce Adventure Journey requirements of cooking their own meals.
Go With The Flow’s experienced guides prioritize safety and fun, ensuring a rewarding experience that ticks all the boxes for your Gaisce group.
Make memories that last a lifetime – book your Gaisce Adventure Journey with Go With The Flow today!
To make a booking please begin by filling out the enquiry form at the bottom of the page and our team will start planning your adventure.
Over the two days you will learn to :
- Learn how to plan, prepare, undertake and complete the journey as a part of a team.
- Working as part of a team, understanding group dynamics, their own role and the role of others in a team.
- Recognise the needs and strengths of others.
- Developing and enhancing leadership skills.
- Improving planning and organisational ability and attention to detail.
- Learning to make real decisions and accept real consequences.
- Obtaining a sense of achievement and satisfaction by overcoming challenges and obstacles.
- Developing self-reliance and independence.
- Experience and appreciating the outdoor environment and gaining the appropriate knowledge and skills to journey safely in that environment.
- Reflect on personal performance.
A Typical Day At Go With The Flow
This sample schedule will change slightly depending on the length of your stay but will give you a good idea of what to expect.
Timing Details
Day 1 |
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| 9am | Meet at The Scout Hall in Graiguenamanagh.Map Empty the bus of all overnight bags and food. Change into wetsuits or suitable clothing for the Gaisce Adventure Journey - River Adventure. Pack up your lunch, water and snack for the day. |
| 10 am | Get back on the bus and head to Goresbridge. Map |
| 10.30am | Put on safety equipment such as a buoyancy jacket and helmet. Have a safety chat on the river bank. |
| 11am | Hit the water and practice skills and how to navigate the boat. Begin the journey down river. |
| 1pm | Stop off at Borris Lock to enjoy our pre packed Map |
| 1.30pm | Continue the Adventure Journey down river where we will now start to shoot the weirs and ride the rapids . |
| 4pm | Arrive in Graiguenamanagh where the boats and gear will be stored overnight beside the Scout Hall. |
| 4.30pm | Shower and dinner time. Free time for the students to chill out. |
Day 2 |
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| 9am | Pack up all the bags and clean the hall. 10am Hop back onto the water where we finished up the day before. Continue the journey down river. 1pm Conclude the River Journey in St. Mullins. Map Get changed into dry clothing and have a bite to eat. |
| 1.30pm | Get onto the bus and head back to the school. |
What to bring?
We recommend you bring a full change of clothing incase you decide not to wear a wetsuit. Our largest wetsuit size is XXL. Please consider your clothing material sportswear is best as it doesn’t hold water. – Avoid cotton. If its warm out you are welcome to wear shorts and a t-shirt on the adventure.
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Old runners that will get wet (Not flip flops or crocs etc.)
- Wetsuit (If you have your own if not we will provide one)
- Personal toiletries
- Sunscreen (Fingers crossed)
- Hat (If sunny)
- Water and a snack if you like
- Light rain coat
- Extra layers such as a warm hat and fleece if its to be cold - Avoid Cotton
- Full change of clothing
- Optional extras: Waterproof phone case if you own one
- For your overnight stay bring a sleeping map, sleeping bag, pillow and any other personal items you may require
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What People Are Saying About Us!
Stag day out with the lads
We had an unforgettable stag party with Go With The Flow. Our group had a mix of kayaks and open canoes, which were perfect for our mix of abilities. Our guide Charlie and his friendly dog pal kept us entertained all morning with tonnes of interesting information about the history of the area and reassurance for those who were a bit nervous of the bumpier parts of the river!
Overall, it was a fantastic activity, filled with good fun and lots of laughs. I would definitely recommend Go With The Flow to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable experience
James O'Hagan
A super day trip
We were a large group of family and friends and had a super day on the river with the guys. Floating down the rapids was the best part. We all definitely want to do it again, even make it a regular event. I couldn’t recommend it more highly. The guys were really accommodating too as some people were late and were in a hurry, but they made it work for all of us. We won’t forget it. Thanks so much.
Sybil E
Team building day
We were a group of three self-guided Australians and visited May 2024. We hired one canoe, which 2 of us paddled, and 1 kayak. The weather was great, with sun shine for the entire 4 hours. We were met promptly and the vessels are kept in good order. We were given a ‘barrel’ to store our phones and dry clothes etc. We were able to contact the organisers during the paddle when we needed. Make sure you understand the transport arrangements as it is left to you to get yourself to the launch spot and back to town from where you emerge after the paddle. Some locks require some strength to navigate and the route around them is not always easy to locate. It can depend on seasonal conditions. This paddle was a highlight of our trip. It really is gorgeous, safe and fun! The river signs will always steer you safely around any rapids if you choose not to take them on! Thank you for this family run local business!
Deb Carr
Stag gathering
Great day out, shook the cobwebs off!! Charlie and the lads were brilliant. They were so sound I thought they were actually part of the stag!! Def coming back here next chance I get. Lovely surroundings, good equipment and dead sound instructors. What more would ya want?
Conor H
Brilliant fun on the Barrow
There’s a first time for everything and we thoroughly enjoyed making a splash kayaking on the River Barrow, Co. Carlow with our new four legged friend Bloom (the doggo) 🐾
Big thanks to our kayak instructor Rachel and the team at Go With The Flow for an amazing experience! Super activity if you’re travelling on your own or in a group 💚
We recommend you bring at least a spare pair of shoes and extra clothes (you can get changed in the dressing rooms at the start).
BEST OF IRELAND
Stag Day out !!! Amazing Experience Canoeing
We went for a canoeing outing for my friends STAG had a great time on the river , an amazing trip with beautiful scenery and we were lucky to have amazing weather. All gear provided, facilities for changing and showering were superb.Charlie is a amazing instructor and made us feel confident even though we hadn’t tried canoeing before. The instructions provided were clear and easy to follow .
We had such a great time going down weirs in the canoe and getting to swim down the rapids and there wasn’t a dull moment.
We loved every second of it.
I would highly recommend Go With The Flow – River Adventures .
Thanks Charlie we had a fantastic day!!!
Abhayaiya
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