Just five kilometres from Galway city centre is Rusheen Bay Windsurfing. If watersports is your thing, or if you just want to give it a go, you have to check this place out. Rusheen Bay Windsurfing offer windsurfing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
This water sports school is stocked with the latest top of the range windsurf, kayak and paddle board equipment. Their team is made up of highly talented watersports people.
They provide a full range of activities for kids, adults, families, hen and stag parties, corporate groups and schools.
Windsurfing
The 'Intro to Windsurfing' is perfect for total beginners or for someone who has had a long break. While waves along Galway Bay are not always suitable for surfing, they are ideal for learning to windsurf.
The instructors move at your speed so you learn as much as you can take in. The lesson is two hours long and includes lots of on-the-water time as well as some important simulator and technique sessions on land. All equipment is supplied - just bring your shorts/togs and a towel!
Kayaking
Rusheen Bay is an ideal spot in Galway for open-top kayaking. The bay is big enough to offer lots to see and small enough to paddle around in one session.
A beginner kayaking lesson is a great way to get acquainted with the sea and watersports in general. Rusheen Bay is an excellent location for beginners, it is enclosed, safe, and big enough to be interesting.
Kayak rental includes a kayak, paddle, helmet, lifejacket, wetsuit and boots. Everything you need! When you go for a rental, the team help you with equipment and give you some on-land instruction to help you get going.
Paddleboarding
Stand Up Paddleboarding is one of the most popular watersports. It's fun, exciting and easy for anyone to learn.
Paddleboarding is a perfect sister sport to windsurfing for no-wind days and it's a great way to improve fitness and explore the waterways!
If you are interested in exploring Galway's coast through watersports, you can get all the information you need on www.rusheenbay.com
