About Us

bigsurf.ie was launched in April 2009 and has since grown to be Ireland's Best Online Watersports Shop, specialising in equipment for Surfing, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking and Bodyboarding.

We provide the complete sales, repair and back-up service for the windsurfer, surfer, kitesurfer, Stand Up Paddle Boarder and Kayaker, whether you are beginning, are a Sunday Surfer, or are competing on a professional level.



Our shop operates out of Cork's surf mecca, in beautiful Clonakilty. All our staff are watersport enthusiasts...cars have been swapped for vans & campers, holidays are always to surf or river locations, and we all check the weather forecast first thing each morning in the hope that we'll get another session on the water soon! They do a mighty fine job of running bigsurf.ie too!

The bigsurf.ie van is always out delivering, so be sure and stop us for a chat if you spot it out and about. Our team riders all carry the same goal that we have in the shop...totally approachable for all your queries and we offer reliable FREE information on watersports equipment so as you get the performance you expect every time you go on the water.



We 100% believe in our equipment. Everything has been tested and approved for your use, by our team. So if you see new equipment for sale on our website, it means we use it ourselves and can stand over it. In the unlikely situation that you have an issue with anything you buy from us, we will fix it for you asap.

We carry the largest stock of performance watersports equipment in Ireland...second to none. From lightweight carbon components, PC5 FCS Quad surfing fins, Kialoa SUP Paddles, to Damien King slicks...if you see it on the website, we have it here for you. Don't see what you want?...we work with EVERY surf brand in the world, so please tell us and we'll get it for you.

Of course, price and security is a major factor for you...we know this...we're surfers & kayakers too! If you see a product advertised cheaper anywhere, please tell us...we'll not only match it, but we'll better it. We also take every possible step to ensure that your transaction online is 100% safe...if you have any concern, no matter how small or big, please tell us and we'll address it immediately.

We ship all orders over €35 FREE to anywhere in Ireland, and no matter where you are in the world, we can ship it to you...just ask us for a shipping quote!

Thank you for taking the time to surf through our website. We hope you enjoy it and look forward to hearing from you soon!

Pearse & Kathryn



The bigsurf.ie Team Riders

Pearse Geaney - IR100

The bigsurf watersports guru...                                     
Pearse Geaney
 
insists that...
Watersports is fun, so I make sure you get the best equipment that is on the market today to keep you having fun and make sure you get the customer service you expect from bigsurf.ie...this is why we`re Irelands Best Online Watersports Shop!
 
 

 
as he loves to...
Slalom Windsurf...30knots is fast no matter how you look at it!  Have a weakness for SUPping too!
 
and loves to visit...
Donegal in northern Ireland, you all have to go sometime, West Cork where it all started for me and Maui to soak up the surf culture.
 
but is happy staying at home and playing...
Robby Naish RIP...Hadn`t seen it in years, then found the video buried in a box and loved it all over again.  Brilliant!
 
 

 
and gets to ride the toys from...
bigsurf.ie...in particular RRD, MauiSails, Chinook and Spartan
 
 

 
but there is a lasting moment in all of us...
...I remember when I was in my youth (it`s not that not long ago!) seeing Jarlath getting creamed by an over mast high set breaking onto shallow reef at a very stormy windsurfing event in Roundstone, Galway, in the 90`s.  His rig was destroyed, and the rescue boat driver became a hero for me by going in to get him.  Needless to say, I got outta there!
 
 

 
...but some good moments also!
Racing in the south of England a few years back, finally got my act together on the 6th race and pushed for a decent position.  Rounded the top mark in maybe 10th position, looked back to see the rest of the fleet behind me.  Found out afterwards, I sailed the wrong course and they all followed me.  Whoops!
 
 
 
 
...and he has a track record...
Irish Junior Champion 1997
2nd Overall in Irish Youth Championship 1999
4th Overall in Irish Racing Championship 2000
3rd Overall in Irish Racing Championship 2001
2nd Overall Irish Formula Championship 2003
1st Overall Irish Formula Championship 2004
1st Mens Irish Supercross 2006
1st Overall Irish Slalom Series 2008
1st Overall Irish Slalom Series 2009
1st Overall Irish Slalom Series 2010
Became a dad in 2011...best prize I could ever ask for!  ...also hit 40 knots for first time...having a baby is fast!
 
...not all watersports though...
Engineer by trade, temptemtation is always there to drop an M3 engine into the bigsurf.ie Transporter.  Economy would "go to pot" but it`d be worth it for the sound and that "head in head rest" feeling!   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Daniel Macauley - IR99

Our UK Team Rider...
Daniel Macauley

...who lives in...
Chichester, UK, but is back home in Cork or Kerry whenever there`s a decent forecast!

Dan with his MauiSails TR7-XT
 
...is...
Founder / Director of Brandwave action sports marketing agency...check it here: www.brandwavemarketing.com
 
....who rides slalom kit from...
bigsurf.ie, but also calls on the OTC for support, accomodation and free stuff!
...and whos kit of choice is...
Maui sails TR`s and Starboard iSonics...could tell you the sizes, but I`d be giving away my secrets! 

 
Dan SUPping in da` Verde...he`s a pretty sick SUPper too!
 
...and he who loves waves...
Gimme Kerry, seven days a week and twice on sundays. There`s some pretty sick secret spots around Cork too when the conditions are right.
 
...and he who is well travelled...
Baja, Cape Verde, Chile, and the OTC in Tenerife. You can`t beat it for a quick trip to the sunshine in the winter! (jammy sod)
 
...and he likes old stuff too...
I like the oldie surf movies....the cheesier, the better.  Instant Replay and Angle of Attack are classics!!

 
Dan getting tuned up!
 
...and Dan`s memorable moment...
Too many too choose from. The best moments don`t necessarily come from the best conditions. It could be freezing cold and flat but if you`re having good crac with your mates, that`s what counts for me.
 
...surely one that stands out?...
Well, I had a humpback whale come up right beside me in Cape Town a few years ago. I nearly s*%t myself!
 
...and something to make his mum even prouder of him...
First place in the Guinness drinking competition. (respect)
 
 
Pretty boy!