Limerick kayakers taking part in charity paddle for good cause
A CHARITY kayaking event is taking place Limerick in aid of Rape Crisis Midwest.
This is the 8th year of the annual charity paddle which raises funds and awareness for the organisation that provides much needed services to people in the region.
The event takes place on Saturday, August 12 and start from Shannon Rowing Club, Annacotty at 2pm.
It is expected that the kayakers will arrive in Limerick city at 5pm at the public slipway beside St. Michael's Rowing Club in Limerick city.
Over 100 people will be taking part in the event which always brings plenty of spectators along the route to cheer them on.
The paddle is run by the Limerick Kayaking Academy and was started in 2016 by local kayaker Dan O’Sullivan.
The event is open to beginners and those with little paddle experience.
The route is predominantly flat with a number of small features but paddlers will be accompanied the whole way by Canoeing Ireland recognised kayak instructors.
Kayakers and instructors from across the country will be taking part in the fundraiser and will involve people from various organisations including Limerick Scout groups, Limerick 20/30, Canoeing Ireland and Kilfinane Outdoor Education Training Centre.
Volunteers from My Next Adventure, Killaloe, Munster Kayaking Adventures, Limerick Suicide Watch, Limerick Kayak Club, Shannon Rowing Club and Limerick Sports Partnership.
Rape Crisis Midwest provide a number of support services to survivors of rape and sexual assault.