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.
The latest from the water
Starboard 2027 is here: foil boards, inflatables and the Source wing, with the Viva on pre-order
The full Starboard 2027 foiling range is live from the only Starboard dealer in the Republic of Ireland: nine foil boards, four inflatables, the Source...
Code Foils boards are here: prone, WASP, downwind and FAST, plus the Rv2 and every mast
Code Foils have started making boards and they are on the site today, on pre-order, alongside the new Rv2 front wing and the full mast...
Do you need to be a strong swimmer to learn kitesurfing?
Honest answer: you need to be comfortable in the water, not a strong swimmer. Here is what that means in Galway.
Gear reviews
Starboard Wings & Foilboards Coming to Ireland — Exclusive Dealer
Paddy in the Elements is now the exclusive Starboard dealer in Ireland for wings, wing and parawing boards, downwind SUP foil boards and prone/foil-assist boards....
North Orbit Ultra (N-u80) First Ride Review: We Had It First on the Wild Atlantic Way
North's new Orbit Ultra with the N-u80 airframe, flown on the west coast months before release. A great kite with a Brainchild-like sweet spot for...
Code Foils Black Series Mast First Look: Is the Aerospace Upgrade Worth It?
Released 31 August 2026 — available in Ireland only through us.Straight answer first: if you're riding a Code setup hard — proper surf, fast downwinders,...
Code Foils Black Series Aerospace Masts — The New Flagship, Available in Ireland Only Through Us
Released 31 August 2026: the Code Foils Black Series — aerospace-grade high modulus carbon masts, sitting above the Ultra HM Plus as the new flagship...