SLIGO SUP FIELD GUIDE
From Shore to Sure: Five Evenings to Stand-Up Confidence on Sligo Bay
A five-week, small‑group stand‑up paddleboarding course in Sligo that takes complete beginners through stroke work, sea skills and a celebratory coastal paddle and barbecue.
From Shore to Sure: Five Evenings to Stand-Up Confidence on Sligo Bay.
Along Sligo’s bays and lakes, this five‑week SUP series guides complete beginners to confident paddlers in a relaxed, supportive small group. Sessions progress from sheltered lake work to coastal paddles, teaching safety, strokes, launching and self‑rescue while exploring the county’s shoreline.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Paddling Sligo’s varied shorelines
Each week builds toward coastal exploration: sheltered lakes lead to open bay shorelines so you learn to read conditions and paddle in small chop under guided supervision.
A staged curriculum from basics to self‑rescue
The course sequences fundamentals—stance, kneel‑to‑stand, forward stroke—through stroke refinement, turns and self‑rescue drills so skillsets accumulate week by week.
A signature coastal paddle and barbecue
Week five culminates in a signature Sligo coastal paddle followed by an optional barbecue and group celebration, weather permitting.
What the day feels like
What the five weeks feel like
Expect structured, two‑hour evening sessions that begin with a briefing and basics on sheltered water and progress each week into longer, more exposed paddles. Instruction covers equipment, strokes, turning and reading tide and wind; the group finishes with a coastal run and social BBQ when conditions allow.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this five‑week series suits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each session runs approximately two hours.
Starts Wednesday April 1st at 6:30 pm; meeting point is chosen on the day for best conditions and may be at Lough Gill, Glencar Lake, Rossespoint, Lissadell or Mullaghmore with a different location most evenings.
You'll cover equipment fundamentals (board, paddle, leash) from week one—bring whatever the operator requests and be prepared to practice launching, landing and basic stroke technique.
Spaces are limited to eight participants; contact the operator directly (DM for details) to reserve a place.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each session?
Each session is two hours long.
When does the series start and what time are sessions?
The series starts Wednesday April 1st at 6:30 pm, with weekly evening sessions.
Where do we meet for each session?
The meeting point is decided by the operator based on best conditions on the day and can be Lough Gill, Glencar Lake, Rossespoint, Lissadell or Mullaghmore.
How many people are in each group?
Each course is limited to eight places to keep the group small and supportive.
What happens on the final evening?
Week five includes a signature coastal paddle followed by a barbecue and finish celebration, weather permitting.
How do I sign up or get more details?
The operator asks interested participants to DM for details and booking.