Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a growing sport in Ireland, with people of all ages participating throughout the country. While many enjoy windsurfing as part of an active lifestyle, there is also a calendar of competitive events.

It’s not necessary to have experience in other water sports to learn how to windsurf although it’s essential to be able to swim. Initial lessons can be taken with a Windsurfing School and the Irish Windsurfing Association lists 14 schools around Ireland, although there are many others dotted along the coastline. For details on windsurfing schools click here: Windsurfing schools

Most windsurfing schools will supply the equipment needed as part of the cost of lessons. Windsurfing equipment can also be purchased through specialist water sports shops and the larger windsurfing schools.

With windsurf coaching and favorable conditions, the basic skills of sailing, steering, and turning can be learnt within a few hours. Experienced windsurfers spend considerable time learning how to execute exciting technical maneuvers such as planing, carve gybing, water starting and jumping.

For information from how to get started in Windsurfing to training/ certification and windsurfing equipment please click on links below:

Get Started in Windsurfing

Windsurfing Training/ Certification

Windsurfing Schools/ Course Providers

Windsurfing Equipment

Windsurfing Forum

Links:
The Irish Sailing Association (ISA)  is the national governing body for all forms of recreational and competitive activities involving sail and engine powered craft in Ireland including windsurfing.
The Irish Windsurfing Association (IWA) is the driving force behind the development of Irish windsurfing.