Free Family Fun Day – Friday 26th June

Posted on June 19, 2015 by surfdock

As part of the Waterways Ireland National Cable Wakeboarding Championships we will be running free kayaking and stand up paddleboarding taster sessions for all the family. The sessions start at 2pm and will run into the evening.

There will be lots of O’Neill demo gear here on the day to try out.

All activities are free and all equipment will be provided, participants need to bring swimwear, a towel and an old pair of runners that they don’t mind getting wet.

Please note that the minimum age for going on the water is 8 years and anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult who is also going on the water. All participants must also sign waivers. Waivers for those under 18 must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Get booked in online (click on Family Fun Day) or call us on 01-6683945.

Get ready for summer – the sun is finally here!

Posted on June 10, 2015 by surfdock

It’s been a long time coming, but better late than never – temperatures are up and as I am writing this, there’s not a cloud in the sky. Summer is finally making an appearance and giving us a well deserved break from the strong westerly winds of the last weeks.

Now is the perfect time to stock up on your summer essentials to make sure you have a great time on the water and to say it in the words of our favourite wetsuit brand ‘don’t get burned’!

1. Swox Surf Sunscreen SPF 30

No more burnt faces! Extra water resistant with zinc and titan protection – with the Swox Sunscreen you’ll be sorted for any of those hot days on the water. €15

2. O’Neill Skins Rash Vest UV Protection 50+

The O’Neill rash vests comes in all sizes and plenty of colours for men, women, children and babies and is the must have accessories on the beach or by the pool. All version offer UV protection 50+ and thanks to their quick dry lycra will dry in minutes when you come out of the water. Also perfect under your wetsuit!

3. Northcore Beach Basha for adults and kids

One piece of essential kit for your summer watersports adventures! Perfect to get changed anywhere, whether you’re swimming in the pool or surfing at the beach. Kids size is €24.95 and adult size is €36.

4. O’Neill Reactor Wetsuits

The O’Neill Reactor Wetsuit is our classic summer wetsuit that comes in a short and full length version and is a great value suit for any activity in summery temperatures. Swimming, sailing, surfing or just spending time in the beach with the kids – the Reactor is the perfect fit. Prices for children are €40 (short) or €50 (long), for men and women €75 (short) and €99 (long). We even have the suit for toddlers for €30 (short) or €35 (long).

5. Overboard Dry Bags

Keep your gadgets safe and dry. Overboard dry bags are high quality waterproof bags that come in a range of sizes and colours for anything ranging from small key pouches, phone bags to big duffel backpacks and camera bags to protect your possessions.

There’s plenty more in the shop so come down to the Grand Canal Dock and have a browse. If there’s anything you are looking for but can’t find it on our website, give us a call on 01-6683945, we might be able to get it for you.

Come float your mat with us! SUP Yoga and Paddle Fit Pilates

Posted on April 19, 2015 by surfdock

Come float your mat with us for SUP Yoga and Paddle Fit Pilates!

Take your yoga and pilates practice on the water with Surfdock and SUP Yoga and Pilates instructor Alexa Zimmermann.

Find out more about our SUP Yoga sessions or the Paddle Fit Pilates classes.

The perfect way to workout and wind down and no experience required!

Book in online here or call us on 01-6683945.

Hello Spring! Newsletter just out

Posted on March 12, 2015 by surfdock

It is great to be back from our winter break to kickstart another season in the Dock! We have been really busy over the last few months, bringing in new equipment for all of us to enjoy, a new online booking system and preparing our school tours and kids watersports camps.

We’re kicking off Spring in our shop with a clearance sale this weekend, so stop by to grab a bargain and while you’re here, why not get on the water with our half price kayak and SUP rentals (only €5/hour per person). We will be open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the water in 2015,

Colin, Nina and the Surfdock Team

Fun watersports camp for young people from 8-16 years in the Grand Canal Dock

Join us this Easter holiday for 4 half days of fun on the water. Try out stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and cable wakeboarding.

DATES:
Tuesday, 7th April – Friday 10th April

The camp starts every day at 10am (supervision from 9am) and finishes at 1.30pm.

The price per child is €95/camp with discounts available. See more details on the camp website.

Book our Summer Camp now for the Early Bird price of €175* per child/week.

Camp Details
Our summer camp is a full day camp running from 10am to 4.30pm. Activities include: windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and dinghy sailing and new since 2014 cable wakeboarding. Plus lots of fun games and team activities.

First Camp: Monday 8th – Friday 12th June
Last Camp: Monday 17th-Friday 21st August

Find out more and book online

*Early Bird Price for bookings before 30th April. After that only €195 per child per week with discounts available, please see camp website.

We just made booking with us even easier – you can now book your classes directly online.

Our stand up paddleboarding classes have already started this season, so if you want to try out the fastest growing watersport in the world, you can now sign up to our flat water introduction class. This class in the sheltered waters of the Grand Canal Dock is perfect for anyone who has no previous SUP experience.

We also teach Open Water and Wave classes in Dublin Bay for intermediate paddlers, you can find out more in the SUP section on our website.

Celebrate the end of the school year on the water with stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, cable wakeboarding, windsurfing and sailing.

All equipment is provided and no experience needed, our qualified instructors ensure a safe, super fun day is had by all your students!

We offer half day and full day programmes for primary and secondary schools from as little as €20 per person, see the website for more details or request more information.

The arrival of the XL Ride

Our latest toy is promising a whole new level of fun, whether on flat water, in waves, for your hen/stag, teambuilding sessions or for a SUP yoga lesson.

Host a visitor and get a free Surfdock Summer Camp

Posted on March 12, 2015 by surfdock

This year we have teamed up with Northern Island who are organising for French and Spanish students aged 11-16 years to visit Dublin and attend our watersports camp.

If you are happy to host one of these visitors for 2-3 weeks your child will get a place on our Summer Camp for free. Our Summer Camp is an action-filled week on the water, where participants try out kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing, sailing, cable wakeboarding. Have a look at the Summer Camp page for more detailed information.

For more information on the host programme, you can contact Northern Island by email info@northernisland.net or give them a call on 01-4429499

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Yearly Archives: 2015

Free Family Fun Day – Friday 26th June

Get ready for summer – the sun is finally here!

Come float your mat with us! SUP Yoga and Paddle Fit Pilates

Host a visitor and get a free Surfdock Summer Camp