The views will be spectacular.

Experienced Cork kayakers, canoeists and stand-up paddleboarders are invited to join a nighttime circumnavigation of Cork city this Saturday, July 13th, 2024.

Organised by the Paddle4Life fundraising team in aid of the RNLI, participants are encouraged to arrive at the Lee Fields car park at 7.30pm and a mandatory safety briefing in gear will take place at 8.30pm.

“This is a unique experience to see Cork city lit up at night.” a spokesperson told Yay Cork.

“Last year our event raised over €10,000 for the RNLI and this year we hope to do the same with over €2,000 already raised.”

All participants must be on the on the water and ready to go at 9pm. Anyone arriving after this time will not be permitted to join. The trip should take no more than three hours so expect to be back at the car park for midnight.

FYI: Participants are required to provide their own equipment and must at a minimum have a suitable craft, buoyancy aid with reflective strips and suitable helmets. Any paddler under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.