Located on the coast of the United Kingdom, Troggs Surf School is a first-rate outfitter to experience surf and SUP in the area! Perfect Paddles recommends checking out their beginner lessons in either, especially if you have no experience in either!
Learn how to stand up paddle and have lessons at Troggs Surf School, an ASI accredited stand up paddle school, located at the North Coast Watersports Centre, East Strand in Portrush, on the beautiful Causeway Coast in County Antrim, Ireland.
The SUP school has a spectacular location, is situated on a mile-long peninsula extending into the Atlantic Ocean on the North coast of Ireland with panoramic views over the ocean of the Causeway Coast towards Scotland and the Donegal hills.
Troggs Surf School is owned and run by Carl Russell. He’s been operating a surf school since 2005 and got involved in stand up paddle lessons some years ago. SUP was the perfect activity to keep fit and active when there was no surf.
Carl is a Level 2 Stand Up Paddle Instructor (Exposed Waters), an elite advanced surfer with sports athlete-specific training and expertise. He also holds ASI Level 2 Surfing Coach, RLSS Beach Lifeguard, NASM Level 3 Personal Trainer, Reps Registered and Insured Level 2 Reps Fitness Instructor, Spin Instructor, Life Support 3 First Aid qualifications and is an RLSS beach lifeguard trainer.
Lessons are conducted in the protected and calm waters of Portrush Harbour. On the days when the ocean is flat, sessions are also held at Eastsrand Beach.
Local coastal tours are also available while on one of our SUP lessons. Locations include Dunluce Castle, White Rocks cliffs and caves, Ramore Head etc. Custom tours available upon request.
We offer programs for school groups, whether it be primary or secondary - 8 weeks of programs giving students more of an insight into safe stand up paddling and water knowledge. SUP programs are also available for Youth and Sports Clubs.
Troggs can help with accommodation and we have a SUP & surf shop so can help you find the right gear at a great price. Photo shoots and videos of your stand up paddling experience are also available.
