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Young and old, families and friends, or individuals seeking one-on-one surfing tuition need look no further than Surf Mayo, based at Carrowniskey Strand in Louisburgh, where top class fun and tuition in surfing is now ongoing.

A new tourism initiative targeting adventure travel tourists was launched by the Taoiseach Enda Kenny this week with the aim of bringing a slice of the $89billion global adventure market to Mayo. Greenway Adventures is a collection of 11 Mayo-based adventure tourism providers that, together, form the county’s first adventure trail.

For anyone who wishes to know the rules of the water, Mayo Sailing Club is hosting a lecture entitled The Rules of Racing by Ed Alcock on Thursday February 23 at 7.30pm in the GMIT, Castlebar. It will outline the laws that govern racing on the water. Many boats, big and small, engage in the sport of racing. The Racing Rules of Sailing govern the conduct of yacht racing, dinghy racing, windsurfing, kite surfing, and virtually any other form of racing around a course with more than one vessel while powered by the wind. The forthcoming lecture will cover topics like rights and obligations on the water, giving way, keeping clear, red flags, and protest forms.

You are never too old or too young to learn to swim and enjoy the many health benefits of this popular sport. Swimming classes in Clarinbridge are run by Anne, an ex-international swimmer, olympic panellist, and fully qualified instructor and coach, with classes available to suit all ages and levels of ability.

A unique, free festival takes place throughout Westport next week as everyone is encouraged to ‘Get Out There’ and try a different sport or activity in a series of adventure points which will be scattered throughout the town from August 19 to 22.

For an action packed break with a difference, set in stunning scenery and located not too far away, take a break to the northwest, where located on the shores of Sligo Bay and below the shade of Ben Bulben, the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa, Sligo, is the perfect base to repose in luxury before encountering fun, tailor made, activities for you and your family — which are all organised through www.activitynorthwest.com.

Eighty students at NUIG will receive funding to pursue their sporting interest this year.

Mayo County Council’s water safety officer, Michael Gavin, has issued an appeal to keep Mayo accident free this holiday weekend.

TV master chef and author Clodagh McKenna will be the star attraction when Achill Island revives its traditional Féile Bia Na Mara from July 9 to 12. The Achill Seafood Festival is supported by Bord Iascaigh Mhara, the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, and Údarás na Gaeltachta.

TV master chef and author, Clodagh McKenna, will be the star attraction when Achill Island revives its traditional Féile Bia Na Mara, this July 9 to 12.