# Intro to SUP- Paddle Skills and Safety Techniques

> Learn Stand-Up Paddleboarding \(SUP\) skills and safety techniques on the beautiful Irish waters with expert instructors. This tour offers adventure and relaxation for all skill levels.

- URL: https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/intro-to-sup-paddle-skills-and-safety-techniques
- Published: 2026-06-08
- Updated: 2026-10-14
- Author: Dermot

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**Operator:** SUPWell Ireland
**Duration:** 2 h
**Area:** Dysart

## About this tour

**Duration:** 2 hours

Our Intro to SUP is the best way to learn all you need to know about starting Paddle Boarding.

It is the perfect way to learn all the essential Safety Skills and Techniques to help you plan to get out on the water and embark out a Safe and Fun SUP Trip !

We will share with you all you need to know to get going from zero knowledge of sup to feeling confident and skillful. Learn which weather forecasting and paddle apps to use to what to pack on your sup.

Paddleboarding is a lovely way to experience nature. It is environmentally friendly, low impact on the environment, allowing you to be an observer of nature in a form of slow adventure ,and can be as relaxing or challenging as you desire. It is suitable for all generations and can take you from lake to rivers, and from the surf out to sea.

We are blessed with many beautiful lakes and the Royal Canal here in Westmeath. We can nearly always find a sheltered spot to paddle on. Our Mobile trailer can bring all the equipment to you if you have a special secret lough or location in mind for a celebration or special day out

### Includes

- Wetsuit

-Wetsuit socks/ gloves

- Board
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid

We provide the SUP, Paddles, wetsuit, wetsuit socks or gloves and buoyancy aid to keep you warm and safe. If you prefer to use your own equipment you are welcome to do so.

### Important to Know

- We also suggest that you check the local weather forecast before hand and dress accordingly.
- Remember to bring some water, a towel or beach robe and a change of warm clothes
- If its wet and you feel the cold a light windproof/ waterproof jacket and woolly hat can be worn over the wetsuit to add extra warmth.
- On sunnier summer days remember the sun cream and a sun hat - go for waterproof cream and apply an hour before so that it soaks in well- can cause you to slip on the board of its not well absorbed.

### Meeting Point

Tudenham Shore, Westmeath, Ireland

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