We offer a range of stand up paddleboarding classes for beginners and intermediates. If you have SUP experience or have completed our flat water introduction class you can rent SUP boards from us to go for a paddle in the dock (€10/hour).

We teach in small groups and provide all the equipment including wetsuits and buoyancy aids. We have changing and shower facilities and offer free parking for customers.

 

Flat water Introduction Class €45 per person (2 hours, Grand Canal Basin)

This is a class that can be booked individually or as part of our 3 lesson course.

During this flat water class you will learn the following techniques:

- handling your stand up paddleboard correctly
- entering the water safely
- standing up on your board from kneeling
- keeping your balance on the board (kneeling/standing)
- basic paddle techniques including back paddling
- basic turns
- step back pivot turn
- side stroke turn
- dismounting from the board

 

 

Open water class €65 per person (2.5 hours, Dublin Bay)

This is a class that can be booked individually if you have previous SUP experience or as part of our 3 lesson course.

During this open water class you will learn the following techniques:

Understand shoreline topography, wind and tidal flows on participation
Identify and deal with exposed water SUP hazards
Identify emergency processes and response

 

Wave class €65 per person (2.5 hours, Dollymount Beach)

This is a class that can be booked individually if you have previous SUP experience or as part of our 3 lesson course.

 

Stand Up Paddle Course €165 per person

The course consists of 1 flatwater class in the Grand Canal Dock, 1 open water class in Dublin Bay and 1 wave class at the Ferry Wave on Dollymount Strand. The classes can be spread out over the whole season if you wish to do so, it is not necessary to do them on consecutive weekends/days.

 

Excursions (Liffey, Dublin Bay) 2.5 hours – €60 per person

For everyone who already has previous SUP experience (for example completed the flat water introduction course with us) we also offer SUP excursions in the Dublin Bay/Liffey area. The idea is to go for a relaxed, scenic paddle, a great way to spend an evening/weekend.

Please check our calendar for dates and times of excursions and lessons.

 

SUP Rental

Once you have completed the flat water class you can rent a board for use in the Grand Canal Basin for €10/hour or take a board away for €45/day.

Booking is essential for all courses/rentals, please call 01-6683945 or email courses@surfdock.ie.