Singles Weekend

We are having a Singles Weekend on 17/18th February. Surfing is a great way to meet new people and have a party and we have seen loads of people hook up over the years during our surf weekends. The weekend will consist of 2 surf lessons/ meal entertainment in local bar and restaurant and free entry to the local night club with 2 nights accommadation for €89. Its all a bit of craic and who needs valentines day anyway. There is no real heavy match making just a good craic weekend were everyone gets to meet new people in an easy going environment.

We will have a surf session on the saturday were we will all hit the beach. We will offer coaching and can tailor the session to the individual levels from beginner lessons to intermediate. The session will be about having a bit of craic but we will have instructors on hand so you can pick up a few surf tips.  On the saturday evening we will all head for a meal at a local restuarant were we will have a meal deal with some entertainment before heading to the Bridge bar/local night club.

We have packages in the surf lodge for small groups/individuals or if you have a larger group of 4 to 6 we have holiday homes available. Feel free to email info@bundoransurfco.com for more info.

Working at Bundoran Surf Co

Fancy working and surfing in Bundoran for a season? Then drop us an email with your CV attached to info@bundoransurfco.com

We are currently looking for people to join the Bundoran Surf Co team for the season and have a number of positions available.

We are looking for qualified surf instructors. Part time and full time positions available. You need to be qualified or in the process of renewing your qualifications to apply.

We are also looking for someone to live on site in Bundoran Surf Lodge and to cover check in duties – mainly evenings. Free accommodation from March onwards is available for the right candidate. You do not have to be a surf instructor to fill this role. Free accommodation is offered in return for covering check in duties, but not payment. A very good opportunity to save on rent.

We also have work available in the surf shop and for a cleaner in the Surf Lodge.

We offer very good terms and conditions and are known to be flexible when the surf is pumping. So if you think you have what it takes get in touch with us.

Trade in deal

If you are thinking of moving down to a more progressive board why not take advantage of our trade in deal. We will offer €200 credit against a new board on all NSPs in decent condition from 7’6 upwards. We will take in other boards but we may want to see them first and the price will depend on the type, brand and condition of the board. This will hopefully reduce the hassle of changing boards and make the change easier to afford. The 7’2′ surf series board below is lighter, thinner and narrower than the NSP models and would be available for only €120 if you traded in your NSP. Available in the online shop here.

If you are unsure of which board to change why not check out our try before you buy options info here.

Try before you buy

We often get asked by people for advice on what board to buy from people who have moved on from a starter board and want something shorter. Normally beginners have learned to surf on a foamy and have then progressed onto a hardboard generally between 7’6 and 8’6 depending on their age/weight/height experience etc etc. This is fairly easy as the boards are standard and it just a case of what length. When someone wants to move down from these starter boards it can be a bit tricky to advice as there is more variables to consider as there are different types of boards and generally you also change width and thickness. We can talk you through this process and try and guage what would suit best however to really help you with the decision we are offering a try before you buy deal for the winter months of December/January/Febuary.

The deal is simple we will bring down a few boards to the beach for you  with an instructor on hand to help with advice on which they think will suit you best. If you make a purchase the lesson is free and if you are unsure you just pay the improver lesson rate of €40. If you dont think you need the instructor we can always just do our normal try before you buy deal were we can give you a board to rent and we dont charge for the rental if you decide its the board for you. If you have a starter hardboard you can always trade it in for a new board with our trade in deal which we are offering at the moment details here.

Tramore surf school

We have been teaching at Tramore beach close to Ardara andPortnoo for the last 4 years. Tramore gets plenty of swell all summer and is good option for beginner and intermediate surfers. It is a stunning area to surf and we also teach at Narin/Portnoo beach when Tramore gets too big.  

We have lessons every day in July and August  for kids and adults.  
Lessons last for about 2.5 hours and all instruction and equipment is included.
Lessons at 10am and 1.30pm every day in July and August. 
Adults lesson €30
Kids lesson €25
Kids surf camp (morning only) 5 days €85

Contact our instructor Charlie direct on 086-0620001

We are also doing a surfing and sea kayaking surfari in conjunction with North West Sea Kayaking on 15-17th June and again on August 11-12th. The package includes 2 surf sessions with a Bundoran Surf Co instructor, a sea kayaking taster session, and 2 nights in a local hostel with breakfast for  €165. You need your own transport for the trip but all the surf and kayak equipment and instruction is included in the price.

Friday evening: arrive and settle into the local hostel and check out the conditions/local pubs
Saturday morning: check out the conditions and go for a surf
Saturday afternoon: Go for a sea kayak or another surf depending on conditions
Saturday evening: Check out the local hospitality in Ardara
Sunday : Go for a sea kayak or another surf depending on conditions

Yoga & Surf weekends

Our surf yoga sessions were really popular in 2011 and the feedback has been very positive so far and everyone has enjoyed the weekends. We are delighted to team up with Aisling Harris again for 2012 – and remember the weekends are open to men and women.

Our yoga and surfing weekends give you the chance to train with a Yoga Sports Coach Specialist and our highly qualified surf instructors. The weekend includes 2 surf lessons and 2 surf coaching sessions. Both surf and yoga sessions are limited to 8 participants max, so you are guaranteed an optimal coaching session. We are running the courses for both beginner surfers and improver surfers. No previous experience of Yoga or Surfing is required. Suitable for beginner, improver and intermediate surfers.

A weekend with 2 surf sessions and 2 sport yoga sessions costs €80 . We have accommodation packages with 2 nights B&B (including yoga and surfing) for €120/130 (dorm/private room). The weekend kicks off at 9am on Saturday with a meet and greet, followed by yoga workshop at 9.30am and surfing in the afternoon. Should finish up about 4pm. 

Yoga and Surf Weekends 2012:
Feb 11th and 12th
March 24th and 25th
April 21st and 22nd
May 19th and 20th
July 21st and 22nd
August 25th and 26th

The Surf Yoga Workshops facilitate:

·         Development of concentration and focus
·         Enhance physical performance, stamina, agility, fitness and endurance
·         Strength and conditioning
·         Functional stability and mobility
·         Balance
·         Aid injury prevention
·         Improve the quality and efficiency of the breath
·         Effective management of tension and stress levels
·         Explosive Power
·         Explosive Breathing
·         Improve Proprioperception & Spatial Awareness
·         Improve Body Awareness
·         Improved paddling and pop ups
·         Learning the technique to turn the board and ride the wave
·         Prefect/learn to duck dive

 
Your yoga sports coach for the weekend is Aisling Harris. Aisling is a Yoga Sport Specialist/Coach working within Yoga Sports Science. Aisling is graduating in May 2011 and will be one of only 23 fully qualified and registered in the U.K. and Ireland. (The only YSS coach in Ireland at present).
Aisling has been actively researching the benefits of yoga within surfing and has recently completed successful research papers on the topic. Yoga Sport Science enables a surfer to integrate training techniques – sport specific yoga techniques with traditional modern training, sports science, plymetrics and periodization training.

Surfing and English Language Programme

In conjunction with Donegal Language Centre we offer a Surfing and English Language Programme for junior surfers from 12-17 years old. We also offer a Teenage Residential Surf Camp.

Surfing and English Language Programme

Dates 2012:
Easter programme April 1st to May 6th.
Summer programme June 3rd to September 9th.

Age: 12-17 yr olds
The all inclusive package includes: 

• Accommodation
• Three meals a day and snacks
• 5 surf sessions per week
• 15 hours of English per week
• Laundry facilities
• Evening activities including water sports, bowling, cinema, team building, and Irish sports
• Weekly Cultural Excursion
• Supervised transfers from Dublin
• A relaxed and secure environment to learn and have fun in

Surf Camps: All levels are catered for in our surfing camps. With numerous beaches and breaks on our doorstep, there is a beach to suit every level. Tuition and video analysis is with our fully qualified instructors. All equipment is provided. There are a maximum of 8 students per instructor. 

Residential Accommodation: Our residential accommodation is situated in a quiet suburb just one minute’s walk from the Atlantic coast and eight minutes from the town centre. We can comfortably sleep up to 46 and our facilities include all ensuite rooms, free Internet, comfortable sitting room and games room. There is one coordinator per 10 students.

English Classes: The English classes run for 3 hours every morning/afternoon depending on the level of the students.  Reading, writing, oral and listening are covered each day in the classes by fully qualified teachers.  The classes are taught in a fun and interactive manner to ensure that the students are learning through interesting and relevant topics.  On average there are 10 students per class with a maximum of 14. 

A day at the camp: 
8.00-8.30 am Breakfast
9.15 – 12.30 am English lessons
10 – 1.00 pm Surf lesson
1 – 2.00 pm Lunch
2.15 – 5.00 pm Evening Activity
5.15 pm Snack
7.00 pm Dinner
8.00 pm Evening activity
10.30 pm Bed time.

1 week = €770 + transfer
2 weeks = €1450 + transfer
3weeks = € 2090 + transfer 
Transfers from Dublin airport are Sunday 10 – 6.00 pm and cost €110 return (€55 each way).

Teenage Surf Camps.

2012 Dates: 
Summer: June 3rd – June 24th, August 19^th – September 9th

Age: 12-17 yr olds

Our all inclusive packages includes:
•Accommodation
•24 hour supervision
•Three meals a day and snacks
•8 surf sessions
•Laundry facilities
•Evening activities including water sports, bowling, cinema, team building, and Irish sports
•Collection and transfer from local train station (Sligo) or bus Ballyshannon.

 Level: From total beginners to intermediate.

Arrivals: 12 pm Monday
Departure: 1 pm Friday
For full week option contact Language School.

Package: Monday to Friday includes accommodation, full board, 14 hours of surfing, 5 afternoon activities per week, 3 evening activities per week and local collection. €390

We promise a fun, relaxed and secure environment to practice your chosen sport.

Enquiries and bookings for Residential Surf Camp or English and Surfing through Gina at Donegal Language School on 00353-71-9841288 or email gina@donegallanguageschool.com.

Family Surf and Stay Packages

We have great deals available for families who would like to try some surfing in 2012. You can take your kids away and surf with them or we can take them away for 3 hours surfing and you can chill out.

Family surf lesson:1 adult and 2 kids €75;
Family surf lesson: 2 adults and 2 kids €100.
Sessions daily at 10am and 2pm.
Junior surf school available for 8-16 year olds Monday to Friday in school holidays.  Only €85 for 5 days. Details here.

If you want to stay for a few days we can offer some great deals in our Surf Lodge, which has comfortable en-suite family rooms with TV. If there are 3-4 of you our family room price is €20pps including continental breakfast. We also have a kitchen where you can cook.

Some of our most popular packages are listed below but we can tailor a trip to whatever you want. If you stay 2 nights midweek (Sunday to Thursday) we can offer a 3rd night free. To add or remove an extra adult to any of the packages add or subract €25 per day for lessons or €20 per day for accommodation.

Package options
A) 1 night in the surf lodge and a surf lesson for 1 adult and 2 kids €135

B) 2 nights in the surf lodge and 2 surf lessons for 1 adult and 2 kids €270 (weekend)

C) 3 nights in the surf lodge and 3 surf lessons for 1 adult and 2 kids €325 (midweek)

D) 5 nights in the surf lodge, 5 lessons each for 2 adults, 5 lessons each for 2 kids €700

E) 5 nights in self catering which can sleep up to six, 5 surf lessons each for 2 kids (no adult lesson) €570

Prices include all instruction and equipment on lessons with our highly qualified instructors.
Transfers to and from beach for surf lessons.
Kids age range 8-16 inclusive.
Surf lessons each morning at 9.30am for junior surfers Mon-Fri.
Surf lessons each morning at 10am for adult surfers Mon-Fri.
Packages available all year round.
5 nights package arrive Sunday, depart Friday. 3 nights package between Sun-Fri. `

We are part of the Bundoran Family Friendly intiative and have lots of things here to keep kids amused such as board games, movie library and Nintendo Wii. There are also lots of other things to do in Bundoran such as multi screen cinema, fair ground rides, pitch and putt, bowling and cliff jumping, all within walking distance of the lodge. The bus stop is right outside our door. Further afield you will find Bundoran is a great base for exploring the Northwest. Click here for info on day trips you can take from Bundoran as well as info on local activities 

To book or enquire use the booking form below and we will get you back to you asap.

Sea Sessions Surf and Music Festival 2012

Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival is without doubt one of the best music festivals in Ireland. 2011 was great and the organisers have promised an even better event this year. The 2011 line up included Ziggy Marley, Bell X1, Villagers, and The Skatalites. This festival keeps going from strength to strength.

The line up for 2012 will be announced in March. Festival is on June 29th, June 30th, July 1st 2012.

We have fully inclusive packages available that include accommodation, surf lessons and tickets for the festival.

Bundoran Surf Lodge

Festival ticket, 2 surf lessons & 2 nights B&B in Bundoran Surf Lodge €180pps dorm/€190pps private rooms
Festival ticket, 3 surf lessons, 3 nights B&B in Bundoran Surf Lodge €200pps dorm/€215pps private rooms

Self Catering for Groups of 6-10  

Festival ticket, 2 surf lessons and 2 nights self catering apartment/chalet €170pps (5-6 people)
Festival ticket, 2 surf lessons and 3 nights self catering holiday home €190pps (8-10 people)

Surf and Stay at local B&B

Festival ticket, 2 nights in a well established local B&B, 2 surf lessons  €200pps

Click here for the official Sea Sessions website

Liquid Therapy Surf School for those with special needs

Liquid Therapy Surf School for those with Special needs

The concept:

Coming to you fresh this summer is Liquid Therapy a programme to encourage people with physical, mental and emotional challenges to get into the water and experience surfing and the ocean environment.

The crew:

Running the programme this summer is our returning instructor Tom Losey who as a qualified Surf Instructor and Swimming teacher has spent over five years developing a wealth of teaching methods and skills that have allowed him to encourage people to reach their full aquatic potential.

His brain child ‘Liquid Therapy’ was conceived after he spent a summer volunteering in California with the charity ‘Surfers Healing’. There he helped organise events for young people with Autism to experience the thrill of surfing. Since then he has developed his own angle on the idea encouraging people facing all of life’s challenges to experience the benefits of surfing with great success.

Since then he has worked with people challenged with a range of condition both physically and mentally and everyone has always left with a smile!

The Programme:

Each session is tailored to the individual and depending on their requirements will receive either one to one tuition or in very small groups. After arrival and a introduction we will travel to the most suitable beach and start having fun! Whether it be experiencing the ocean for the first time to catching your own waves!

One of our only prerequisites is that each participant is able to wear a wetsuit due to the water temperature.

Bundoran Surf Co as one of Irelands leading Surf Companies is a perfect launch pad for the session providing warm showers, hot drinks and suitable changing facilities. As one of the top Surf Schools in the country we are well equipped with Surf Boards, Body Boards, Wetsuits and all other accessories needed for the adventure.

As each session is tailor made there is very few things we cannot accommodate!  

If you do have any further enquiries or interests please feel free to contact us by e-mail or phone: info@bundoransurfco.com or 0719841968