Learn how to SUP and have SUP lessons and tours at Sea Synergy Marine Awareness & Activity Centre SUP School, an ASI accredited learn to stand up paddle school located at Waterville, Co Kerry, about 360 km / 5 hour drive southwest from Dublin. 

Sea Synergy specialises in marine experiences and education with stand up paddle activities a great way to get close to nature and learn about the local marine environment, wildlife and water creatures.

Sea Synergy is owned by experienced paddler and marine biologist, Lucy Hunt.    She holds a master’s degree in zoology and a degree in marine environmental protection, is a SUP Instructor, dive master, rescue diver, emergency first responder and has a certificate in wilderness first aid.

Lucy had a previous career in working all over the world in marine education, marine mammal observation, marine education, marine research and eco-tourism.  

She started the SUP school at Sea Synergy as Waterville offers such amazing marine environments, she wanted to provide different ways to connect with it.

Lucy is assisted in the SUP School, experienced ASI accredited SUP Instructors, holding first aid and rescue qualifications.

Sea Synergy provides SUP tours and lessons, for private sessions and groups, SUP Wise certificate courses and team building to all ages and abilities.

As a specialist marine awareness centre, Sea Synergy SUP sessions include information about the marine environment, wildlife and marine creatures. 

They also have educational programs from primary education to adult continuing education, with topics covering marine mammals,  marine biodiversity, ecology, Irish marine heritage and history and more.

There is a variety of activities, workshops and adventures for all ages and also designed to generate confidence in paddle boarding even for those of zero experience and little sense of balance. 

Join the padding club, get out on the water with sessions held each week.   SUP Yoga is also offered.

Sea camps are available for children and held throughout the year.

The school also provides kayaking, snorkeling and sea life exhibitions as well as consultancy and research.

Facilities include toilets, showers, onsite parking.

SUP lessons and tours run from the stunning Lough Currane river, with its breathtaking scenery and calm tranquil conditions.

The river is steeped in history and Irish folklore and is known as the shortest river in Ireland. 

You can spot water lilies, rabbits, hares, a variety of birdlife, dragon flies, salmon and sea trout here.

Take one of their water-based SUP tours to explore the spectacular Ring of Kerry to discover its wonderful waters and wildlife during a water-based tour into nature from Lough Currane river, Waterville.