Learn how to stand up paddle and have SUP lessons and SUP tours at Wild SUP Tours, an ASI accredited learn to SUP school, located at Dingle, on the southwest coast of Ireland. 

They also specialise in SUP adventures tours in the local area. It’s an area of outstanding beauty with sandy beaches, inland waterways and rugged mountain ranges.

Wild SUP Tours is owned and operated by Edward Lacey and Oona Tibbetts.  They are both experienced paddlers, having been introduced to the sport in 2015. 

Ed has  BSc in Environmental Science, surfing instructor qualification and previously worked as an environmental tour guide, in the Tralee Bay Wetlands.  

Oona has participated in SUP races in USA and Ireland.  In 2019, she paddled approx. 550km of the west coast of Ireland from Kinsale co. Cork to Spanish Point Co. Clare in an effort to inspire people to take action against climate change and marine pollution. 

They decided to set up the SUP school as they both loved SUP, being outside, nature and exploration and this seemed like a great way to turn that into a career.  

They both hold ASI Level 1 and Level 2 SUP Instructor qualifications for inland waters and exposed coastal waters, as well as rescue and first aid, and re assisted in the SUP school by ASI accredited SUP instructors. 

Wild SUP Tours offers group and private lessons and SUP tours.

They specialise in SUP tours with half day, all day, night tours, and multi day packages.    For adults, either friend groups or couples, and families with teenage kids. 

Sessions include information about nature, conservation and how you can be part of the world without intruding. Stand up paddle offers an ideal way to experience nature up close!

Each and every time we venture out we strictly adhere to a ‘leave no trace’ policy. In our working practices, we approach each decision from a place of ecological and social responsibility.

Previous clients say the SUP tours are "unreal".  There are 195, 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor and Google.  People regularly say it is a highlight of their holiday. People talk about the scenery, our fun, knowledgeable and welcoming staff.

There are changing facilities and space to store your belongings.

SUP sessions are based out of Dingle Harbour and the Lakes of Killarney. Depending on the conditions, lessons and tours are held at varous locations in Dingle, and Co. Kerry

As a whole, these areas have stunning scenery.  

It is also a Special Area of Conservation so has a large variety of wildlife and many sea birds. 

The craggy coastline has loads of bays and inlets, and lots of sheltered spots to paddle in and explore and get up close to nature.

• Close by is Gallarus Oratory, an Early Christian church overlooking the rippling blue waters of Smerwick Harbour

• Coumeenoole Beach, with its haunting views of the Blasket Islands.

• Conor Pass, the highest mountain road in Ireland. 

• Dingle is famous for its hardware pubs

• Murphy's Ice cream made from Kerry cows

Reference:  https://www.ireland.com/en-au/destinations/regions/dingle-peninsula/