Below is our best effort at answering the most commonly asked questions. The intention is that you get an immediate response to your question to save you the time of email.
We can't cover everything of course but we hope you find all of your answers below. If there is something you can't find please get in touch through our contact page here.
Summer Camp F.A.Q's.
Yes, is the short answer but kids don’t have to be great swimmers by any means. Our classes are held in waist deep water and all our instructors are qualified lifeguards. The camps are run with a strong safety first emphasis but all kids should at least be able to swim a little so we can be sure they wont be afraid when a wave hits them.
Yes, it is super rare for us to cancel days of our camps but sometimes it happens if we get a huge swell in summer or gale force winds.
We try as much as we can to never cancel because on days when it is un-safe it is a good time to teach safety and also a good time for our beach games.
If we do cancel a day refunds are given.
June is the only month where we offer ‘Teen only’ camps. During July and August when we have groups with a mix of ages we normally have more than one instructor so one instructor would be with younger kids for example and one with older. If there is a family with kids of different ages, then of course then can all be together if that is what you would prefer.
If a deposit has been paid the remainder is due on the first Monday the camps starts.
Surf Lessons F.A.Q.
All equipment and a qualified instructor is included in your lesson price. We use the best foam boards on the market and warm 5mm suits so for sure you will be snug. (not to mention the most experienced instructor's on the island)
In the colder months we also provide boots and hoods when needed.
A basic level of swimming is needed. All our classes are held in waist deep water in the presence of a qualified instructor/lifeguard so it is a very safe environment but that said Yes everybody needs to be able to swim a little.
Yes , discounts start with groups of 10 or more so please contact us with the exact number and we can give you a quote.
More or less , generally our group times during June, July and August are 12: 15 and 2:15 pm weekdays and 11 and 2pm weekends. They can change though so please check our bookings calendar for updates.
Surf forecasts are very accurate from around 5 days away, any further ahead than this is purely guesswork :-)....especially in Ireland!
That being said we can generalise and say the summer months tend to have suitable learning conditions the majority of the time, i.e not too big not too small.
April and May are also very reliable as is September. October and November it can very often be on the bigger side but again nothing is set in stone and it can be different every day, week and month.
Normally 3-8. We operate on a strict 1:8 ratio for instructors to students so if the group is 9 or more there will be 2 instructors, 17 or more 3 etc.
40 is our comfortable max with the group being split into 5 X 8.
Opening hours/Bookings
If it is a summer booking and you are sure of dates it's best to book in advance.
Outside of summer we can always fit you in no problem.
Summer Lessons times are pretty set times. Week days 12 and 2pm, weekends 11 and 2.
If you are already a small group then for sure we will do our best to go at a time that suits you.
Outside of summer we have more flexibility but generally weekdays 11 and 2 and same times for weekends.
PLEASE check our book now page with a calendar for updated times.
Surf Rentals
If it is a summer booking and you are sure of dates it's best to book in advance.
Outside of summer we can always fit you in no problem.