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NEVER a dull moment
We can’t guarantee a summer of great weather but we can promise you a summer full of fun with some
brilliant events lined up. Want to know about more as we learn about them, then visit our website (www.
outsider.ie) and sign up for our e-newsletter.
13-15 JUNE & 20-27 JUNE & 11-12 JULY 2009
03-05 JULY 2009 27 JUNE - 04 JULY 09
Yoga & activity weekend
Focus Highest Peak Challenge
Sick and tired of all the doom and gloom
and stress of the recession?Well the Always wanted to climb Ireland’s highest
time may well have come to relax and mountain? Focus Ireland’s Highest Peak
disconnect from the world around you and Anglesey Adventure Challenge is a fun, endurance challenge
get back to basics with a weekend of yoga which will see participants scale the
and laidback outdoor activities in Kerry. Fancy heading off on the high seas heights of Kerry’s Carrauntoohill which
Morning strolls overlooking the and cruising NorthWales this summer? stands at over 3,414 feet.
beach, yoga and relaxation techniques, SailingWest is running a‘cruise in The event is a two-day affair. On
gentle kayaking in the afternoons and company’ event, for up to 25 yachts from Saturday, you’ll complete a training and
leisurely hiking and biking through Kerry’s Ireland! navigation day in Killarney to prepare you.
spectacular landscape should help you Enjoy the safety in numbers concept Then on Sunday morning you’ll head for
remember the important things in life. All and meet new friends whilst enjoying the airy high point of the MacGillycuddy’s
activities are designed for all abilities being led across the Irish Sea to Anglesey Reeks.
from beginner upwards. and beyond! Full safety support and Places are limited and will be offered
Combined with excellent guesthouse seminars are included prior to and during on a fi rst-come fi rst-served basis.
accommodation in Kerry Ocean Lodge in the event for the entire fleet. Entry fee Entrants must raise a minimum of €450
the seaside village of Glenbeigh, locally for boat owners is €395 for seven days or in sponsorship to help people who are
sourced organic food, steaming pots of €495 for 14 days. homeless.
tea and fresh cakes, this promises to be If you don’t own a yacht but want to And Focus has more challenges lined
an invigorating and healthy break. And go along for the adventure, that’s not up for you.The Focus Ireland Fundraising
for those of you who can’t handle all this a problem. SailingWest is also offering Triathlon takes place on Sunday 2 August
goodness you can pop down the road for a berths aboard its training yacht for at Grand Canal Square.The distances
pint in the local pub. each week.The cost for this is €770 for involved are a 750m swim in Grand Canal
These weekends cost €275 per person seven days or €1,440 for 14 days, which outer basin, a 20K lapped cycle of Dublin
and include transfers from Kerry airport, includes your food and accommodation, City’s historic quays and a 5K run.
train or bus station; transfers all weekend; wet weather gear, instruction, marina This event is open to everyone – fi rst-
tapas and wine on arrival; two nights twin fees, fuel etc. So all you need to bring time triathletes, experienced competitive
room B&B; two delicious picnic lunches; along is some tokens for a few well- athletes and triathlon teams of three.
healthy and scrumptious dinner; yoga; deserved beers or some vino at the end Individuals must raise €250 in sponsorship,
gentle kayaking, hiking and biking and a of the day! while teams must raise €550.
boat trip through the Lakes of Killarney. A This event is led by SailingWest Registration for the Highest Peak
third yoga and activity weekend will run principal, Paul Adamson, RYA/MCA Ocean Challenge costs €100 and the triathlon
from 21-23 August. Yachtmaster Examiner & Instructor. For costs €150 for an individual or €250 for
For more info tel. 086-8604563; e-mail: a full cruising itinerary, contact Kate; tel. a team. For more information, contact
info@outdoorsireland.com; web: 01-2304227; email:
info@sailingwest.ie; Joanne on tel. 01-8815916; e-mail: events@
www.outdoorsireland.com. web:
www.sailingwest.ie. focusireland.ie; web:
www.focusireland.ie.
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