What we’re about
Wet and Wild is an LGBTQ+ outdoor pursuits club based in Ireland. Our club's aim is to run a friendly, adventurous and fun club by engaging in a wide range of activities such as: Hiking, Rounders, Camping, Cycling, Indoor wall climbing, Social nights, Adventure races, Rock climbing, Outdoor games, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Bowling, Kayaking, Indoor games, Sea swimming, Surfing and many more.
We are all about having fun, meeting new people, creating great memories, building friendships and taking on small and big adventures together.
Wet and Wild is for everyone, our activities are for members of all levels of fitness, abilities and experience. Activities are tailored for the total beginner to the more experienced adventurers seeking extreme challenges.
Wet and Wild is a non-commercial, member-run club, where all members agree to take part under their own liability. All our events are set up by our own members, so if you have a idea for an event, then please contact one of the club committee members.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WetAndWildSportsClubIreland/
We hope to see you at an event soon :)
When joining through MeetUp please have a full name and face pic on your profile so that we know whos coming to events.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- LGBTQIA+ Indoor Bouldering @ Gravity D8Gravity Climbing Centre, Dublin 8
This event is open to all for casual practice. However, coaching is not provided. 2 hrs of climbing is usually followed by a pint at Rascals :)
About Gravity Climbing Gym:
- For anyone new to Gravity, they ask that you must have climbed at least 6 times in the last year or that you book an induction session directly with Gravity (€25) https://www.gravityclimbing.ie/inductions If you like you can book your induction for the same time as this meetup and join us after (if available).
-You'll also need to sign their digital waiver ahead of climbing for your first time at the gym. A link to the form can be found here
Please note, all Wet & Wild Sports Club activities are carried out at members' own liability.
Cost:
- Basic entry cost to Gravity €14.5
- Climbing shoes rental €4
- Chalk rental €1
- Initial registration €5 (1st visit only)
Getting there:
- Parking is available in front of the building
- Luas red line nearest stop is Blackhorse
- 13 & 69 bus routes stop about a 5 minute walk from the gym. G1/G2 bus routes stop about 8 minutes from the gym
- Bike racks are provided at the gym
Please aim to arrive 10 mins before the start time to allow for registration if you need it. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Wet & Wild is a member-led sports and social group for the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies. We are completely reliant on donations as we don't charge for events. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so using this link:Donate Here
- LGBTQIA+ Indoor Bouldering @ Gravity D8 - THE PRIDE EDITIONGravity Climbing Centre, Dublin 8
This event is open to all for casual practice. However, coaching is not provided. 2 hrs of climbing is usually followed by a pint at Rascals :)
About Gravity Climbing Gym:
- For anyone new to Gravity, they ask that you must have climbed at least 6 times in the last year or that you book an induction session directly with Gravity (€25) https://www.gravityclimbing.ie/inductions If you like you can book your induction for the same time as this meetup and join us after (if available).
-You'll also need to sign their digital waiver ahead of climbing for your first time at the gym. A link to the form can be found here
Please note, all Wet & Wild Sports Club activities are carried out at members' own liability.
Cost:
- Basic entry cost to Gravity €14.5
- Climbing shoes rental €4
- Chalk rental €1
- Initial registration €5 (1st visit only)
Getting there:
- Parking is available in front of the building
- Luas red line nearest stop is Blackhorse
- 13 & 69 bus routes stop about a 5 minute walk from the gym. G1/G2 bus routes stop about 8 minutes from the gym
- Bike racks are provided at the gym
Please aim to arrive 10 mins before the start time to allow for registration if you need it. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Wet & Wild is a member-led sports and social group for the LGBTQIA+ community and our allies. We are completely reliant on donations as we don't charge for events. If you would like to make a donation, you can do so using this link:Donate Here
- Pride Paddle 2025Needs location
Hi All,
A change of plans for this year’s Pride Paddle, something a little more informal & hopefully even more fun 🏳🌈🏳🌈
We’ll run it this year to coincide with the main Pride Parade while we cheer it on from the water 🥳
That’s the 28th June with the Parade due to set off at 12.30, meaning we’ll need to paddle down from our usual spot (the Poolbeg Yacht club slip ramp) by 11.45 to ensure that we’re in front of the Custom House & the Talbot Memorial Bridge where the parade crosses the river.
We can paddle up & down to O’Connell Bridge (the Parade start point) as we want on the day.
Unlike the previous years, we will run this year as a ‘Peer Paddle’ which means it will *not* be a ticketed event.
It’s likely to be a bit more boisterous and playful both on & off the water. So as a precaution this year’s Pride Paddle will *not be open to beginners / non-paddlers.*
Everyone will have to bring their own boats, SUPs & equipment etc.
Apologies to any non-paddlers who would like to have attended. Once we see what this parallel event runs like – we’ll hope to offer it to a wider experience range next year.
High tide is at 14.39 so we should have a gentle push upriver to get us into position.
Please pass along to anyone & everyone you think would be interested, and please also join the Pride Paddle 2025 whatsapp group.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/D2pv1PLXEpII1z8OgYVkHE
Any questions just let me know here or in the whatsapp 👍
See you on the water 🌈🌊🥰
