EDUCATION
Competent and practised SUP skills are the keys to safe and enjoyable sessions on the water. Our belief is safety first, skills next, fun always.
We created three education levels, delivered in group or private sessions, to empower you with the skills YOU need. Pick your level and let's get on the water! Eoin works with his clients knowing that everyone learns differently, and at their own pace. He'll encourage you to challenge yourself, but doesn't expect you to step beyond the limits of what you're comfortable with.
- Education sessions are delivered as separate sessions for adults (18+ yrs) only and juniors (8-17 yrs) only. Contact us if you would like to arrange a private activity session with adults and juniors together, for an individual, couples, family, and/or friends.
- Our sessions run from Howth Yacht Club in North Dublin, where changing facilities, showers, and toilets are available to you before and after your session. We occasionally operate from other locations and we can come to your local spot on request.
- We can provide you with the SUP board and kit you need, but also encourage you to learn using your own if you have it.
- LEVEL 0 -
ENTRY
No previous SUP education and/or experience is required.
Hire the equipment you need from us.
Adults (18+ yrs) only - 1.5hrs
Juniors (8-17 yrs) only - 1.5hrs
Available as open groups / private groups or 1-1 / 1-2
During this guided session, it’s all about having fun while getting used to the exciting feeling of being out on the water on a stand up paddle board.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, Eoin will introduce you to the wonder of gliding effortlessly over flat, calm water and taking in your surroundings from a totally new perspective. No SUP skills are needed; you just need to be reasonably comfortable on and in the water.
- SKILLS YOU'll LEARN INCLUDE -
Land-based
Basic water safety rules and guidelines
Water-based
Getting comfortable on the water
Intro to knee and stand up paddling
How to have lots of craic and fun!
- LEVEL 1 -
Essentials
No previous SUP education and/or experience is required.
Use your own board and kit, or hire the equipment you need from us.
Adults (18+ yrs) only - 2hrs
Juniors (8-17 yrs) only - 1.5hrs
Available as open groups / private groups or 1-1 / 1-2
Some call them basic skills; we call them essential skills. In this session Eoin will instruct you in practical SUP skills and essential safety techniques.
Eoin will equip you with hands-on knowledge and some of his unique tips/tricks to get the most out of your SUP sessions, and become confident taking to the water for years to come. There'll also be some SUP and water games for the juniors!
- SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN INCLUDE -
Land-based
How to plan a safe SUP session
Basic weather, wind, and tide reading
Setting up your kit correctly
Water-based
Self-rescue techniques
Simple board control and paddle skills
Core balance development
- LEVEL 2 -
ELEMENTS
Previous SUP education and/or experience is required.
Use your own board and kit, or hire the equipment you need from us.
Adults (18+ yrs) only - 2hrs
Juniors (8-17 yrs) only - 1.5hrs
Available as private groups or 1-1 / 1-2
Once you've completed some hours paddling, and a good mastery of the essentials, it's time to add to your abilities.
Here you can choose which SUP skills you would like to develop further with Eoin, where coaching may take place in exposed waters with small waves and bumps.
- SKILLS TO FOCUS ON INCLUDE -
Land-based
Exposed water SUP session planning
Advanced weather, wind, and tide reading
Additional kit ideas and selection
Water-based
Turning and advanced board control
Paddle stroke development and improvement
2 person water rescue techniques
If there's something specific you'd like to work on (maybe not listed here), be sure to ask.
ADULTS (18+ YRS) GROUP SESSION - 2HR*
€60pp
- Are you bringing your own SUP board and kit? It's only €45 for your session.
- Are you a member of Howth Yacht Club? You can avail of HYC member discounts.
- Contact us for rates if you would like to arrange a private session.
- * Level 0 - Entry runs for 1.5hrs.
JUNIORS (8-17 YRS) GROUP SESSION - 1.5HR
€45pp
- Are you bringing your own SUP board and kit? It's only €30 for your session.
- Are you a member of Howth Yacht Club? You can avail of HYC member discounts.
- Contact us for rates if you would like to arrange a private session.