Paddlers’ Questionnaire
What is your gender?
Male
Female
What age band are you in?
< 16
16-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
55+
Where is your place of residence?
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Great Britain
Other Europe:
Other:
Have you ever been on holiday in Northern Ireland where you took part in canoeing as part of your visit?
Yes, once
Yes, more than once
No
Why did you choose Northern Ireland as your canoeing destination?
Who did you travel with?
Nobody, I was on my own
Partner
Family
Friends
Canoe Club
Other Group:
How many nights did you spend in Northern Ireland?
Day trip only
1
2
3
4
5
6
More than 7
What was the main purpose of your visit?
I came to explore the island of Ireland's
sights
and to find out about its culture
I came for an outdoor holiday where I can be
physically active
I came to be with my
family
/loved ones
I came on an
organised holiday
with friends or a group of like-minded people
I came to have a
luxury holiday
in luxury accommodation
I came for the
nightlife
I came to
meet locals
/new people
I came just to
relax
and get away from things
Whilst in Northern Ireland what type of paddling did you participate in?
White water
Sea
Surf
Flat water
Other
Are you a member of CANI?
Yes
No
Are you a member of a CANI club?
Yes
No
In Northern Ireland what type of recreational / competitive paddling do you participate in?
Recreation
Competition
White water
Sea
Flat water
Surf
Polo
Slalom
Sprint
Other (please specify):
Where did you paddle?
Surf
Benone
Castlerock
Portstewart Strand
Black Rock
West Strand
East Strand
White Rocks
Port Ballintrae
White Park Bay
Other (please specify):
White Water
River Roe
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
River Bush
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Glendun River
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
River Main
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Glenarm River
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Six Mile Water
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Annacloy River
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Shimna River
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
White Water River
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Upper Bann
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
River Blackwater
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Ballinderry River
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Owenkillew River
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
River Strule
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Upper Derg
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
River Mourne
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Glenelly River
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Other (please specify):
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Sea
Lough Foyle
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Downhill to Portrush
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Portrush to Dunseverick
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Rathlin Island
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Ballycastle to Cushendall
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Cushendall to Larne
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Larne to Whitehead
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Belfast Lough
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Bangor to Portavogie
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Portavogie to Strangford
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Strangford to Newcastle
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Newcastle to Killkeel
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Carlingford Lough
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Other (please specify):
Was there adequate access/egress available?
Yes
No
Flat Water
Blackwater Canoe Trail
Lower Bann Canoe Trail
Lough Erne Canoe Trail
Lough Neagh Canoe Trail
Strangford Lough Canoe Trail
Quoile Estuary
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Lough Macnean Upper and Lower
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
Other (please specify):
Which section did you paddle?
Was the access to an adequate standard at start?
Yes
No
Was the egress to an adequate standard at finish?
Yes
No
How often, on average do you use the trails?
Less than once a month
About once a month
More than once a month
First time using the trail
Blackwater
Clear
Lower Bann
Clear
Lough Erne
Clear
Lough Neagh
Clear
Strangford
Clear
Approximately how much time do you spend on the trail each visit?
About half a day
About a full day
1 -2 days
More than 2 days
Blackwater
Clear
Lower Bann
Clear
Lough Erne
Clear
Lough Neagh
Clear
Strangford
Clear
As a result of the trail, do you visit the area?
More often
About the same
Less often
Don't know
Not applicable
Has the creation of the trail enhanced your experience of the area?
Yes
No
Don't know
Not applicable
Did you use the official Canoe Trail Guides whilst paddling the trail?
Yes
No
Don't know
Would you use the trail again?
Yes
No
Don't know
What could be done to encourage you to return to the trail?
How would you rate Northern Ireland as a canoeing destination?
Excellent
Good
Average
Not very good
Poor
On average, do you tend to take part in a paddling trip as
A day trip
A short break (includes at least one overnight stay)
How many day trips do you take per year?
1-5
5-10
10-15
15-20
20+
On average, for each day trip, how much money do you spend in total?
< £25
£25-£50
£50-£100
£100+
How many short breaks do you take per year?
1
2
3
4
5+
On average, for each short break, how much money do you spend (including accommodation) in total?
< £100
£100-£200
£200-£300
£300-£500
£500+
And who do you usually go with?
Nobody, I was on my own
Partner
Family
Friends
Canoe Club
Other Group:
What sources of information did you use to plan your paddling trips in Northern Ireland?
Internet
discovernorthernireland.com
canoeni.com
cani.org.uk
Other websites (please specify):
Publications/Guide Books
(please specify):
Brochures
Adventure Northern Ireland – do something EXHILARATING
Canoe Northern Ireland – a perfect way to ESCAPE
Lough Neagh Canoe Trail Guide
Lower Bann Canoe Trail Guide
Strangford Canoe Trail Guide
Blackwater Canoe Trail Guide
Lough Erne Canoe Trail Guide
Tourist information Centres
Shows and Events
(please specify):
Magazines and Newspapers
(please specify):
Word of mouth
Other
(please specify):
How would you rate the following aspects of canoeing in Northern Ireland?
Excellent
Good
Average
Not very good
Poor
Ease of finding out information in advance
Easy to hire equipment
Easy to find accommodation along the route
Very informative websites
Very informative brochures
Great access to water
Other (please specify):
What aspect of canoeing in Northern Ireland needs most improvement?
How much money did you spend (including accommodation) in total during your stay in Northern Ireland? (Excluding costs to get to Northern Ireland)
< £50
£50-£100
£100-£200
£200-£300
£300-£500
£500+
Do you plan to take part in more paddling in Northern Ireland in the future?
Yes, this year
Yes, next year
Yes, another time in future
No
What type of paddling do you intend to do?
White water
Flat water
Sea
Surf
Other:
Where did you first hear about canoeni.com?
Search on Internet (please specify):
Another website (please specify):
Event or show (please specify):
Tourist Information Centre (please specify):
Brochure (please specify):
Other (please specify):
Have you heard about cani.org.uk?
I use it regularly
I have visited it a few times
I have, but I have never visited it
No
What improvements could Canoe Association for Northern Ireland make for its members?
Information
(please specify):
Advice
(please specify):
Courses
(please specify):
Development
(please specify):
Events
(please specify):
Competitions
(please specify):
Do you have a copy of the following brochures?
Yes
No
Don't know
Canoe Northern Ireland Brochure
Lough Neagh Canoe Trail Guide
Lower Bann Canoe Trail Guide
Strangford Canoe Trail Guide
Blackwater Canoe Trail Guide
Lough Erne Canoe Trail Guide
Do you recall receiving information on canoeing in Northern Ireland from canoeni.com by post or email?
Yes
No
Post
If yes, please specify:
Email
If yes, please specify:
Many thanks for taking part in this research.
This will provide us with invaluable information to help enhance your future experience of canoeing in Northern Ireland.
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