Learn to Windsurf

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Roundstone Bay, Co. Galway

Day tour · 1.5-hour lessonAll agesBeginner-friendly

Fitness

●○○○Easy

Skill level

First-timers welcome

Group

1:3 ratio

Duration

1.5 hours

Learn to windsurf on one of Connemara’s most picturesque beaches — a 1.5-hour beginner lesson with a full hour on the water, taught in small groups with a 1:3 instructor ratio so it’s tailored to your pace. All ages, first-timers welcome.

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All ages, first-timers welcome

Personalised, small-group teaching

1.5-hour lesson, 1hr on the water

Discover

Windsurfing in Connemara

Catch your first breeze at Gurteen Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Ireland. Its protected bay is a safe and beautiful place to learn, with white sand underfoot and the Connemara hills all around.

Your instructor guides you step by step: how to stand on the board, raise the sail, steer, turn and sail back to the beach. Then it is time to enjoy your first glide across the bay.

Is this for you? Every level is welcome. Lessons are tailored to you with a 1:3 instructor ratio, so beginners get plenty of personal attention. Guided personally by Ciara, who leads windsurfing and sea kayaking instruction on this coastline. Meet the team.

On the Wild Atlantic Way

Everything You Need Is Provided

All Kit Provided

Board, sail and a buoyancy aid are provided for every lesson, with a wetsuit available to rent if you'd like one.

Tailored to You

Every lesson is shaped around you. Your instructor adapts to your level and learning style, so you make the most of your time on the water.

Feel the Wind

Each 1.5-hour lesson includes a full hour on the water, plus a clear introduction to the kit and the wind, so you sail away with growing confidence.

Find a day that suits

Book Your Lesson

Choose a date and time in the calendar. You will learn about the wind and the kit, how to sail, turn around and come back to the beach, all at your own pace.

Have a question? Check our FAQs.
Looking for a different date? Get in touch and we will do our best to arrange it.

Gurteen Beach

We meet by the small beach on the left-hand side of Gurteen Beach. The meeting point can change with the weather, and we will let you know in advance if it does.

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What To Expect

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included?

Safety equipment: Buoyancy aid.
Optional wetsuit rental available.

What do I need to bring?

Footwear suitable for windsurfing (booties)
Towel & change of clothes

How does the lesson unfold?

1 Hour of windsurfing + theory and equipment instruction.

How much does a lesson cost?

Pricing depends on the season and lesson type — you’ll see the current rate when you book online, or contact us directly for a quote.

Where do we meet?

Lessons take place at Gurteen Beach or Dog’s Bay near Roundstone, whichever offers the best conditions on the day. We confirm your meeting point before the lesson.

Is it suitable for children and families?

Yes! Our lessons welcome all ages, and we also run Family Windsurfing Lessons at Gurteen Beach.

What happens if the weather changes?

We watch the wind and weather closely and choose the most sheltered bay for your lesson. If conditions call for it, we will arrange a new time with you so you get the best possible first sail.