Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds

Introduction to Paddle Boarding is a beginner-friendly stand-up paddleboarding experience on the stunning waters of Carlingford Lough. This event is facilitated by Geology Rocks Adventure.

Launching from Greencastle Beach, participants will learn fundamental paddleboarding skills while exploring the coastline, passing Haulbowline Lighthouse and looking out for seals and seabirds. There may even be an opportunity to cool off with a swim in the clear waters of this Blue Flag beach.

Please note:

Meet at the end of Greencastle Pier Road, Greencastle Beach, BT34 4GW.

Age: 10+ years.

Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Suitable clothing for water-based activities is recommended.

Support our work

Over half of this year’s Healthy Oceans Healthy Minds events are completely free to attend. Any proceeds from paid-for events will support the work of Live Here Love Here to connect people and nature.

We are an independent charity and work across Northern Ireland to create a world where people and nature thrive. Your support funds our essential, non-income generating work—like education programmes, awareness campaigns, and on-the-ground community efforts. It also helps unlock match-funding, multiplying the impact of every pound donated.

Donate here:

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful - a Community crowdfunding project in Belfast by Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful

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