05/08/2026
Last few spots left on our Beginner Whitewater Course π
Sign-up link here π
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Back once again, is our Intro to Whitewater course in partnership with Waterford Sports Partnership
This will take you from complete beginner to your very first whitewater trip!!π
This course is always popular and books fast so register quick - link in bio.
03/08/2026
Photos: Dermot Blount Memorial Race 2026
03/08/2026
Photos: Dermot Blount Memorial Race 2026 - Start of Surfski Race
03/08/2026
Photos: Dermot Blount Memorial Race 2026 - Swim/Board event
02/08/2026
Results Dermot Blount Race, Tramore August 2nd
Well done to all who competed on a lovely day in Tramore. Thanks to volunteers who helped run the morning and afternoon events. Claire, Thelma, Ross, Shane, Robin, Hannah, Neil, Aoife, Betty, Mark, Fergal, Michael, Gavin, Lola. Thanks to WSLC for their help.
Swim/ Board/ Ski Race
1 Stevie Bell 56.41
2 Daniel Corkery 60.22
3 Bill Ogiilvie 61.13
4 JJ Corkery 73.11
5 Sam DeLoughrey 76.43
6 Scot Reid 31.18
Long Course Female
1 Katie Cotter 41.01
2 Rachel Weldon 45.06
3 Edie O Flaherty 46.36
Long Course Male
1 Ryan Cotter 33.37
2 Dermot Hudson 34.38
3 Bill Milne 35.25
4 Matt Robinson 36.46
5 Mick Doyle 37.26
6 Jim Morrissey 38.04
7 Tim Healy 40.01
8 Bill Guinan 41.33
9 Paddy Walsh 42.33
10 Nivard Rush 42.31
11 Kjell Nolke 48.57
12 Karl Thomas 48.09
Alex Abraham/ Brian Harris 35.30
01/08/2026
Gear/ Timetable for DB race.
Enter online https://metalmanpaddlesports.ie/2026/07/27/dermot-blount-memorial-race-2026/
Safety Gear for DB race. Swim; Tow buoy, goggles, hat and swimming wetsuit. Board - just the board. (No need for board leash as winds very low) Ski race, PFD, SKI - any type, paddle and leash ( surfboard leash is fine- we may have some spares. We also have spare pfds). DM the Metalman Paddlesports Club Waterford FB page to let us know what you need.
Sign on T Bay surf club Tramore.
Place boards and skis on beach in marked areas.
Sign in: from 09h00
Compulsory Race Briefing in TBay: 09h30
Start time for SLS swim/board event: 10h00
Finish of Swim Board at 1045hrs approx
Rest.
Sign on for DB Ski race from 1130 hrs approx
Compulsory Briefing for DB ski race will be on beach at 1145hrs.
Start time for Long Course DB Ski race and Spec Ski leg of SLS event: ~ 12h00
Prize giving in T Bay Surf club 30 mins after final competitor finishes.
Swim course will be triangular laps.
Board course will be out and back around a large sailing buoy and flag laps.
DB race will be around large sailing buoys.
23/07/2026
Back once again, is our Intro to Whitewater course in partnership with Waterford Sports Partnership
This will take you from complete beginner to your very first whitewater trip!!π
This course is always popular and books fast so register quick - link in bio.