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Clay pigeon shooting stands out as a unique experience for a few key reasons, blending physical skill, mental focus, and a connection to both nature and tradition in a way that’s hard to replicate.
1. Dynamic Challenge: Unlike static target shooting, clay pigeons are moving targets, launched at speeds up to 50-70 mph and in unpredictable arcs (especially in sporting clays).
2. Immersion in the Outdoors: Most clay shooting happens on ranges set in natural landscapes—fields, forests, or hills.
3. Variety and Adaptability: Each discipline (skeet, trap, sporting clays) offers a different flavor.
4. Instant Feedback: When you hit a clay, it shatters spectacularly mid-air—there’s no guessing if you succeeded.
5. Social and Solitary Balance: It’s often a group activity, with shooters rotating through stations, trading tips or friendly banter.
6. Skill Progression: Beginners can enjoy it with basic instruction (hitting a clay isn’t as hard as it looks), but mastering it takes years.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Important Note:
Please be ready for pick up at least 30 minutes for the Paphos Shooting Club. Let us know in advance of any changes to avoid any delays.
What to expect
This is a clay shooting experience using an over-under shotgun. Clay pigeon shooting is a sport where participants use shotguns to shoot at flying targets, known as "clays". These targets are typically disc-shaped objects made of pitch and clay or similar materials, designed to shatter when hit. The clays are launched into the air by a machine called a trap, simulating the flight patterns of birds. It’s both a competitive sport and a recreational activity. Shooters aim to break the clays mid-flight, requiring skill in timing, aim, and handling firearms.
The sport has several variations, including:
• Skeet Shooting: Shooters move through a semicircle of stations, firing at clays launched from two fixed points (a high and low trap) in predictable patterns.
• Trap Shooting: Targets are launched away from the shooter at varying angles from a single trap, testing accuracy and adaptability.
• Sporting Clays: This involves a course with multiple stations, each offering unique target trajectories to mimic real hunting scenarios.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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