Share Discovery Village’s Greenland Kayak Events 2025

The Traditional Greenland Games at Share Discovery Village are returning for 2025! We have some exciting events surrounding the Greenland Games: 

Along with the traditional Greenland weekend of coaching and games we are excited to announce the addition of two Stay Salty weekends run by world games competitors James Manke & Eiichi Ito  and Greenland paddle making with Valkyrie Craft.

Activities are open to all,  whether you are working on your first roll or honing your Greenland competition skills you will all gain and have some fun on the way.

The Traditional Greenland Games – Friday 26th – 28th September 2025

To book CLICK HERE

What are the Greenland Games?

A unique event to Northern Ireland, the traditional Greenland Games allows paddlers of all levels to learn this unique style of paddling. This year’s games will be held at Share Discovery Village from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September. 

The weekend is an opportunity for those who have an interest in Greenland kayaking to share ideas, learn new skills and to hone their kayaking techniques. It will consist of coaching and testing new skills. There will be lots of fun competitions throughout the weekend. This unique paddling event is the only event of its kind happening in Ireland.

There will opportunities over the weekend for:

• Greenland Ropes Games / Gymnastics
• Harpoon Throwing
• Greenland Rolling Techniques
• Rolling session in Share Discovery Village pool (Friday evening)
• BRAND NEW Paddle Making with Valkyrie Craft – Book through this link
• Yoga workshop 
• Socials in bar on Friday & Saturday evening
• Greenland themed meal on Saturday evening
• Presentation delivered by James Manke and Eiichi Ito …. And much more!
• The official Greenland Games Competition will take place on Sunday 28th September – with guest judges.

For more information, contact Shooter on 07730359130 / 028 677 22122 or email: elaine@sharevillage.org

PLEASE NOTE, accommodation for the Stay Salty Retreat and Paddle Making Course must be booked via Share directly.

Friday 12th – Sunday 14th September 2025: Stay Salty 2.0 Ireland Kayak Retreat – Greenland Kayak Rolling with James Manke and Eiichi Ito

For more information or to book CLICK HERE

Thursday 25th – 27th September 2025: Stay Salty 2.0 Ireland Kayak Retreat – Greenland Kayak Rolling with James Manke and Eiichi Ito

For more information or to book CLICK HERE

Friday 26th – 27th September 2025: Paddle Making Course with John Wilkinson, Valkyrie Craft 

For more information or to book CLICK HERE

Greenland Paddling