EDUCATION
Good SUP skills are the keys to safe and enjoyable sessions on the water.
Our belief is safety first, skills next, fun always.
We offer various learning options to suit every type of SUPer. Using the ASI SUP Wise programme as our basis, we have created a progression programme that allows us to tailor every education session to suit your needs. Our aim is to empower you with the skills YOU need.
- 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 1 -
Essentials
No previous SUP education and/or experience is required.
Use your own board and kit, or hire what you need from us.
Adults (18+ yrs) only - 2hrs
Juniors (8-17 yrs) only - 1.5hrs
During this SUP starter session, it’s all about having fun while learning essential SUP skills and safety techniques.
Eoin will equip you with practical 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
How to have fun!
Eoin will work with you on the basis 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. It's all about having fun after all!
- LEVEL 2 -
ELEMENTS
Previous SUP education and/or experience is required.
Use your own board and kit, or hire what you need from us.
Adults (18+ yrs) only - 2hrs
Juniors (8-17 yrs) only - 1.5hrs
Once you've completed some hours paddling, and a good mastery of the essentials, it's time to add to your abilities.
During this improver session, you can choose to focus on further SUP skills with Eoin, where learning may take place in exposed waters.
- 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.
Eoin will work with you on the basis 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. It's all about having fun after all!
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.
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.