We ride together
Join the Paddy in the Elements community
Session calls, demo days, swap-and-sell and local conditions chat. Whatever your level, you're welcome on the water.
Meet the family
Paddy, Laura & the crew
We're a family business — two Galway natives, native Irish speakers, and a pair of dogs who think they run the place. Both of us are from here and on the water every chance we get. When you buy or learn with us, you're supporting local people who genuinely care about getting you riding safely. Swap this photo for one of you and Laura out on the water in the theme editor.
We ride together. Paddy in the Elements is a family business — Paddy and Laura, two Galway natives (and two dogs who think they run the place). Both of us are from here, both native Irish speakers, both on the water every chance we get. We're not a franchise or a summer pop-up; we're local water people who care about the community we ride with.
Join the crew
Get on our community WhatsApp for session calls, demo days, swap-and-sell and local conditions chat. When the wind's on, someone's always heading down. Join on WhatsApp →
Community events we run
- Beginner extra classes — friendly, low-pressure follow-on sessions to lock in the basics after your first lessons.
- Wingfoiling demo days — try the latest North, F-One, Ozone and Core wings and foils on the water at Rusheen Bay.
- Kitesurfing demo days — test-ride this season's kites and boards at Silverstrand before you buy.
Events are posted in the community WhatsApp, on our demo days page and below. Ask about the next one →
Try before you buy
Want to demo gear outside an event? Get in touch — we'll sort you out. Ex-demo gear is often available to buy afterwards at a discount (ex-demo and ex-instructor buyers get 10% off all waterwear too), and you can put your old kit toward an upgrade with our trade-in.
Next event
Demo Day — date TBC
Edit this section in the theme editor with your next demo day or community session. Add the date, spot and what gear will be there to try. Riders can RSVP on WhatsApp.
Live wind at Silverstrand
Check the forecast before you travel down. Tap a day for the hourly breakdown.
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