Surfdock, the windsurfing and watersports shop is running a competition for 8 to 16 year olds to win a free place on their summer camp in this issue of ‘NewsFour’. They are offering 12 places valued at €225 each, one for each winner. More on that below, first a little about the Surfdock.

The shop is situated in the Grand Canal dock yard on the south Dock and fittingly enough for what they stock is situated on a boat, the Naomh Eanna, which used to be used to transport cattle from Galway to the Aran Islands.

Now that’s character, which can’t be said about many shops nowadays! The shop stocks a wide range of windsurfing, surfing, kayaking, kite surfing, wakeboarding boards, clothing and accessories.

Surfdock are also running windsurfing courses consisting of four three-hour sessions covering all aspects of the sport and these are ideal for beginners who want to be able to pick up a board and ride the waves.

They also do corporate party nights for adults in which you can try a mix of watersports and then chill out with a barbeque and a few beers.

But the best news of all for parents is that every week through June, July and August, children can go to their summer camp which lets them enjoy windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and surf bikes while you enjoy a bit of peace!
With recognised instructors from the Irish Sailing Association and the area being recently redeveloped, fresh water fed in from the Grand Canal basin, changing room and shower facilities and a fleet of rescue boats, the kids can enjoy learning about watersports in comfort and safety.

Pictured above are, left to right: Alan Harris, owner: Dunny McCobb, Activities Director and Anthony Byrne, Senior Instructor.