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The summer is coming… do you miss the sea ? The beach ? To feel of wind on your face ? To stand against the Waves ?
So today, if you want to surf in Ireland, we will present to you this great activity to do in this beautiful country and we will give you some advice about it!
There is a lot of wind and that’s why Ireland is a perfect country to discover surfing with your family and your friends ! In Ireland, you can find Irish star surfer like John McCarthy, Easkey Britton and Kelly Slater. Surfing is a really famous sport all over the world, and you can practice it in many countries. There are a lot of things to know before you begin this sport.
First of all, as a beginner or a pro, you have to go in the right sport in Ireland.
Indeed in Ireland, the weather conditions can turn a nice experience into a dangerous place quickly because the weather changes fast and of course you need to respect the ocean. The best place for practice this sport is Bundoran. This town is in County Donegal, Ireland. The town is located near Ballyshannon, and is the most southerly town in Donegal. Bundoran is the surf capital of Ireland.
This place was listed by National Geographic magazine in 2012 as one of the World’s Top 20 Surf Towns. In this part of Ireland, you have a beautiful beach with a wonderful sunset each evening, it’s a paradise for surfers and for a lot of other people who like the nature!
You have to choose the right the right surfboard. It’s better if you will check with your local surf shop about the wetsuit thickness for your area. Your average water temperature will determine what wetsuit thickness you should purchase or rent. You can also ask the local surfers what they wear. It’s always a great idea to ask some questions to the locals about the rules of the line-up for example. The rule in surfing is simple: the surfer closest to the curl has priority. It’s better if you are beginners to find a sport where there are not a lot of other people out. For the beginners, do not get discouraged; learning to surf is not an easy thing. There is no other sport like surfing!
The last thing is to know a little about localism. Sometimes, surfers who surf the same sports a lot star to feel like that spot is theirs, so some locals feel like they can get all. You have to be respectful towards others surfers. You probably should not surf the same surf spots as the locals, until your skill level improves. Don’t forget, being fit is the best way to avoid accidents.
Try to have fun and enjoy this activity with your friends and your family in this amazing country!
Marc
