Surfing Lessons
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Alive Adventures
Alive Adventures
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9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Welcome to Alive Adventures in Northern Ireland, a six time winner of Trips-advisor’s “Certificate of Excellence” and “Hall Of Fame” award. We offer a range of activities and rentals, from surfing and SUP to kayaking and eBikes. You’ll be spoiled for choice. So, why not join Ricky and the team as you explore the beautiful Causeway Coast in style. Check out our website to see our full range of adventures and we hope to see you soon!
Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Salim T
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Nov 2023 • Solo
In Alive adventures, you will find without any doubt the nicest yet most professional surf instructors of Northern Ireland. I can only recommend them to anyone who is looking for an amazing surf experience in portrush, or to discover the area with their cutting edge e-bikes. Not only they give great surf lessons (I drastically improved my form and timing) but their equipment is so good I couldn’t feel the cold of Northern Ireland when I was in the freezing water!
I was In london on a Wednesday and called Ricky (didnt know him at the time) to take surfing lessons. He was so nice he organised everything on such a short notice, all I had to do was book a flight and enjoy.
Ricky is a great example of how a surfer should be. He taught me a lot and I like to think of him not only as a surf instructor but as a friend.
I will definitely go back to see Ricky and surf in portrush with Alive Adventures. I am already looking forward to it!
I was In london on a Wednesday and called Ricky (didnt know him at the time) to take surfing lessons. He was so nice he organised everything on such a short notice, all I had to do was book a flight and enjoy.
Ricky is a great example of how a surfer should be. He taught me a lot and I like to think of him not only as a surf instructor but as a friend.
I will definitely go back to see Ricky and surf in portrush with Alive Adventures. I am already looking forward to it!
Written 19 November 2023
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Marie M
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Nov 2023 • Friends
Brilliant morning surfing in the sunshine in Portrush. Huge thanks to Xander our instructor who was fabulous!!
Written 11 November 2023
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Simon M
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Nov 2023 • Family
Brilliant surf experience with Ricky at Alive Adventures in Portrush. Have had a few surfing lessons in the past, but this was one of the best. Helped my 17-year-old son improve his technique, while fixing many of the things that I was doing wrong!
Excellent wet suits and kit too that really made the difference in cold November conditions.
Will definitely be booking Alive Adventures again for the next time we are back in Portrush.
Excellent wet suits and kit too that really made the difference in cold November conditions.
Will definitely be booking Alive Adventures again for the next time we are back in Portrush.
Written 6 November 2023
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Mary Teresa M
Moville, Ireland1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
Took up bodyboarding a year ago and wanted to unlearn bad habits and learn some technique. It was really informal and fun and yet I came away with so much learning. Ricky is a fantastic instructor. Portrush is a gorgeous spot too! Cannot recommend Alive Adventurers highly enough.
Written 4 November 2023
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Emilie A
Manchester10 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Thank you Sanders for two exciting surf lessons for our son Maddox. He loved it & says it was the highlight of his holiday in Portrush. Sanders is chilled, patient, fun, brilliant surfing teacher & always in a happy mood.
Written 30 October 2023
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Caitlin M
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Sep 2023 • Friends
Ricky was a great instructor for our surf lesson, made us feel very at ease and was really encouraging! It was a fun and relaxed lesson with lots of feedback on how to improve. Would 10/10 recommend!!
Written 30 September 2023
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Lucy L
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Sep 2023 • Family
My son had a surf lesson for his 7th birthday, what a brilliant time he had!! Super friendly and professional instruction and my boy was successfully surfing by the end of the hour - couldn’t ask for better. A very happy birthday boy. Even the weather played in our favour! Amazing experience thank you - we will be back soon!
Written 26 September 2023
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Annika McGivern
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
I rented a wetsuit and surfboard on the last sunny weekend of the summer! It was a great experience, Alive Adventures gave us a great price (much less than other rental places in Port Rush) and even looked after our belongings while we were in the water!
Written 4 September 2023
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Jennifer L
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Aug 2023 • Friends
Kids just completed the surf camp, beach games and surfing. Absolutely loved it, brilliant instructors, great experience, will be back next year. Thanks
Written 28 August 2023
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noleenie
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Aug 2023 • Friends
What a great wk surfing it was our 3rd summer going with the kids . Ricky and his team where excellent kids adored all the staff there was plenty of fun and was so impressed they all got up on their boards 🏄🏿the fun and games before were a excellent ice breaker for the kids who didn’t know each other that well . Will be back again soon 👍
Written 28 August 2023
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Hi. Are you doing also bodyboarding lessons and kayak surfing? We will be visiting at the end of Aug so looking for to book some lessons. Thanks Izabela
Karen F
Magherafelt, UK8 contributions
Hi Izabela, I don’t run the surf school we were just a very happy group of girl guides, please contact Ricky or Hano and they will fill you in on all the available lessons... but honestly the surf was amazing.. you will have an amazing time.. even in the rain!
Hi we are hoping to be in the area in late November. Do you still operate at this time of the year? Could you send me prices, packages etc.
Many Thanks
Caoimhe
HannoWindisch
Portrush
Hi Caoimhe,
thanks for getting in touch. Yes, we operate year round. In fact, the most consistent season for waves is the winter time. Apart from toasty wetsuits, we will then also provide boots and gloves to keep you nice and warm.
Our lessons run from 10-12, 1-3 and 3:30-5:30. Adults are £30 and under 16s £25 for a 2h lesson that includes everything: wetsuits, surfboards, changing facilities, warm showers and a snack and drink for afterwards.
Alternative packages include Surf and Stay at the hostel here in Portrush (please call 02870821288), which we can offer you for £32.50.
You can also come paddleboarding with us, where we either learn and practise techniques in the harbour or explore the magnificent coastline and paddle into caves. Check our Facebook page for videos and pictures of what you can expect when you come out with us :)
Let me know date and time you are thinking of and I'll get you pencilled in.
Any questions just let us know. You can also give us a call on 07935952532 if you want.
All the best,
Hanno
cjcopes
County Down, UK
Hi what age group do you take lessons from?Am heading to Portrush on 30July for a week and think that surfing lessons would be something my 2 kids would enjoy. They are aged 12 and 7,
HannoWindisch
Portrush
Hi, we start taking kids from the age of 5, so 7 and 12 are perfect age. The kids camps are really great for the kids as they have others of similar age around them, boosting their confidence and contributing to overall fun.
Let us know dates and times at 07935952532 and we get you booked in :).
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olenairl
Larne, UK2 contributions
Hello, how far are you from airport , any shuttle bus goes to Natur-Med Thermal Springs and Health Resort?
Alive sirf school
Portrush, UK1 contribution
Hi, thanks for getting in touch and apologies for the delayed reply, we must have missed your enquiry unfortunately. We are about 1 hour and 20 minutes from the Belfast City airport and 40 minutes from the Belfast international airport in Antrim. Not sure which Natur-Med Resort you are referring to, the only one I could find on Google is in Turkey?
All the best and hope to see you sometime.
Hanno