We ride together
A family-run kite & wing/parawing crew on the Wild Atlantic Way
Our story
Paddy in the Elements is a family business on the Wild Atlantic Way. We’re Paddy and Laura — two Galway natives, native Irish speakers, and a pair of dogs — and we live and breathe the water here on the West Coast of Ireland.
Paddy is a Senior Instructor with the BKSA and we’re the only BKSA-recognised kitesurfing school in Ireland. He’s also an Advanced Paramedic, ex-RNLI lifesaving crew and a Level 3 swiftwater rescue technician — so safety isn’t a tickbox for us, it’s second nature.
We’re your local kite, wing and parawing experts — the people who actually ride these waters and know what works here. We only sell gear we’d ride ourselves and test in real Irish Atlantic conditions, and every lesson is private 1:1, never a group — just you, your coach and the water.
We’re not a franchise or a summer pop-up. We’re local, Irish-owned and run, and we care about the riders and the community we share these waters with. Local experts you can trust. Choose local. Ride better. Ride with Paddy in the Elements.
Meet the crew
Owner & Senior BKSA Instructor. Advanced Paramedic, ex-RNLI lifesaving crew and Level 3 swiftwater rescue technician. Grew up sailing and windsurfing on Galway Bay. You're in safe hands with Paddy.
Co-owner and the heart of the shop. Keeps the crew, the gear and Paddy in line — and rides too. Can be found on the beach in sideward rain taking pictures and videos of Paddy and people getting lessons, usually accompanied by Snowy and Uisce, our 2 Samoyeds and mascots of the school.
Two Galway natives and native Irish speakers. This is our home water — we know the spots, the tides and the wind better than anyone.
Our team & team riders
Ride with us — join the Paddy in the Elements crew
Sessions, demo days and a friendly west-coast crew — here's how to get involved.
Meet Laura — co-owner & the heart of the shop
Co-owner, rider, and the one who keeps the whole crew (and Paddy) in line.
Meet Paddy — owner & Senior BKSA Instructor
The man behind the school: Senior BKSA Instructor, Advanced Paramedic and ex-RNLI crew.
We ride together
Join the community
Session calls, demo days and local conditions chat. Whatever your level, you're welcome on the water with us.
