Clew Bay SUP

Wondering where to SUP while spending time in Ireland? Then be sure to checkout Clew Bay SUP! Perfect Paddles recommends checking out their beginner lessons, especially if you are new to the sport!

Learn how to stand up paddle and have SUP lessons at Clew Bay SUP an ASI accredited learn to stand up paddle school, located at Clew Bay, in County Mayo on Ireland's west coast, about a 3-hour drive from Dublin.

Clew Bay is one of Ireland's most beautiful bays and contains hundreds of small islands (called sunken drumlins).

Clew Bay SUP is owned and operated by Liam O'Malley. He’s been paddling since 2008. He had seen SUP on celebrity magazines but first tried it out while traveling the east coast of Australia and hugely enjoyed it, so much that when he returned to Ireland, he bought his first board an 8’6” Pocket Rocket. SUP surfing is Liam’s favorite sup pastime but he also enjoys all the other aspects, flat water, downwind, and open ocean paddling.

He started the SUP school to teach and share with people something he had gained a lot of enjoyment from while getting the chance to spend plenty of time out on the water in a stunning location.

The area is perfect or all types of SUP. There are flat water harbors, inlets, beaches and Clew Bay with its 365 small islands provide shelter and amazing beauty for an unforgettable paddling experience. Lessons and tours are held at various locations including Newport Harbour, Rosturk, Mulranny Beach and Furnace Lake.

The bay is also dotted with some historic buildings. Rockfleet Castle was home to the 16th-century pirate queen Grace O Malley. Burrishoole Abbey, built-in 1470 is now a national monument. The Newport viaduct built-in 1895 is an awe-inspiring structure and like the others are even better when paddling in their shadow.

Liam holds ASI Level 1 Enclosed Flat Water, Level 2 Exposed Waters and Level 3 SUP surfing instructor qualifications as well as water rescue and first aid certificates. He has a wealth of SUP experience and local knowledge.

Clew Bay SUP offers group and private SUP lessons, certificate courses, SUP tours and hire for children, adults, parties, school groups, backpackers, universities and corporates.

Get on over to Clew Bay, where Liam and his team will guide you around the many interesting SUP locations, magical scenery and historical sights. Stay for the weekend and you will probably want to stay for the week!