TIMO·MULLEN
Windsurf Experience Pro Camps

Guided Windsurf Experience Pro Camps

Small-group windsurf experience camps led by Timo Mullen, 35 years spent chasing wind and waves around the world, now guiding riders to the same spots and sharing what he's learnt along the way.

3 separate Magheroarty trips, this Autumn

Oct 9-13, 2026
Nov 13-17, 2026
Nov 27-Dec 1, 2026
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Timo Mullen beside a Guinness mural, Ireland Windsurfing action shot, Magheroarty

Your guide

35 years finding the world's best windsurfing.

Windsurfing has been my life for 35 years. My father was one of the first windsurfers in Ireland back in the 1970s. After making a living as a pro windsurfer, and becoming known for my travel adventures, I thought it was time to give everyone a taste of the pro windsurf adventure with my Experience Camps in Ireland, Scotland, and around the world.

The Experience Camps are exactly that: an experience, a hassle-free adventure to one of your bucket-list locations, alongside like-minded, open-minded riders. Travelling is stressful, so I remove the stress: choosing the destination, the best places to stay, the right conditions, and all the local knowledge you'd only get from someone who actually grew up wavesailing and surfing there.

2026 Irish

Current National Champion

2026 European

Vice Champion

British

Former National Champion

Timo Mullen loading windsurf boards in his early days

Where it started

Our first road trip to Magheroarty, in my brother Finn's Renault 4, the trip that started our addiction to "The Search." I won the first Magheroarty Classic Wave Contest at 16, judged by Duncan Coombes, probably the first event he ever judged!

Windsurfing runs in the family: my brother Finn is a 13-time Irish Champion, my sister-in-law is a multiple-time Women's Champion, and my younger brother is an award-winning windsurfing filmmaker and photographer.

Life on the road

Chasing the right wind is not your worry, leave that up to Timo!

Windsurfing action shot Windsurfing action shot Carrying the board and sail overhead to the water Windsurfing action shot Catching an early flight to a windsurf destination Timo with friends on a windsurf trip Rigging sails before a session in Ireland Timo and a friend on a windsurf road trip

The experience

Real-life Unartificial Intelligence.

35 years of travelling has taught me that being prepared is everything. So much time gets wasted not knowing the best beaches, the right conditions, how to read a forecast, the safest place to launch, or where to stay, eat, and grab a well-earned beer afterwards. The Experience Camps hand you all of that instantly, straight from one of the most-travelled windsurfers in the world.

If you're after an intense technique focussed coaching trip, don't book with me. But if your technique is holding you back, I'll always say so: simple wavesailing mistakes often take five minutes to fix and change your sailing for life. And sailing alongside riders at your level, at the best spot on that day, does more for your progress than any lesson could.

Whatever your goal for the day, riding your biggest wave yet, landing your first aerial, or nailing a back loop, it's the same thing a pro is chasing. Often the breakthrough isn't three days of drills, it's one simple, practical tip from someone who's already done it.

Guiding a rider on the road to a session

Guiding & advice

This is my actual day, the one I've lived for 35 years, this is what myself and John Carter have built our careers around, and for the week you're here, it's yours too. Same beach check at first light, same read of the conditions, same call on where and when to sail. You're not watching a pro do his thing from the beach, you're living the day alongside him.

Set your goals on what you want to achieve in the day. It might be something simple like riding the biggest wave, or riding the longest wave, landing your first aerial or landing your first back loop. These are all the same goals that a pro sets himself, pushing to not settle for the ordinary, trying to stay at an elite level, trying to keep improving. Any of the biggest moves in windsurfing, a Goita, a wave 360, a double loop, I've learnt how to do these moves from one simple one-liner from a fellow pro, not three days stood on a beach: an actual practical, simple one-line tip that instantly made a massive difference. Those words can be invaluable.

Windsurf boards and equipment

Pre-trip equipment advice

Guidance on exactly what gear to bring for the conditions, obviously we ask you bring your own kit. We'll give advice on the WhatsApp group we set up pre-departure to advise on everything you should need. For Ireland we'd typically use a float-and-ride wave board of 100+ litres and a medium wind board around 85-90 litres, Timo weighs 95kg and this is all he ever needs in Ireland. Volume is your friend in Ireland!

For all three Experience Camp dates we advise bringing a 5/3mm winter wetsuit; we also advise bringing 3mm booties for some of the reef breaks we may visit. Magheroarty is pretty warm, so boots, if you are hardy, are not needed, Timo sails all year without boots there. Please remember roof rack straps if flying, preferably 5m in length.

A professional photographer documenting a session

Photo & video coverage

Every session is shot by professional watersports photographers, so you go home with a full gallery, not just memories.

Bowl of homemade soup and fresh bread on the beach at Magheroarty

Lunch on the beach

Lunch is included: homemade soup with fresh Irish bread and butter. We see no point in leaving the beach for lunch!

View of Magheroarty Reef from inside the sauna

Sauna

We have booked a sauna for our own private use after sailing every day of the camp, so pack your essential oils and your boardshorts! The sauna overlooks Magheroarty Reef, so there's no better place for a daily debrief and a beer.

Timo's Take Away, a local fast food spot in Ireland

Evening meals

For evening meals we generally aim to eat close to our accommodation, but sometimes we might stop at a local take-away!

Not included

Example accommodation, Ostán Loch Altan

Accommodation: not included, but there are plenty of hotels and Airbnbs nearby. My personal favourite is the Loch Altan Hotel, as they have a specific rate tailored to windsurfers that includes breakfast! I'll be staying at the Loch Altan myself, it's a home from home and I'd highly recommend them. Please note that you must source, book, and manage your accommodation independently, as you're free to stay anywhere you choose, your payment here is strictly for the Pro Windsurfing Camp. Loch Altan contact number: +353 (0) 74 9135267.

Catching a flight to a windsurf destination

Flights: not included, but over on our FAQ there is advice on the best routes and how to travel with your gear.

Stena Line ferry

Ferry travel: not included, but I'd recommend it if you want no limits on gear, see our FAQ for routes and tips.

Windsurf gear strapped to the car roof

Gear: not included, you bring your own; I'll advise beforehand on the best kit for the trip.

Picking up the hire car for a windsurf road trip

Car hire: not included, but I'll advise on the best way to get around and where to hire from.

A pub meal and a pint of Guinness

Meals: to remain flexible we do not include evening meals, as we may well eat at the closest town to our location after sailing. If we are close to Magheroarty we will eat at the hotel, which has fantastic grub! Breakfast isn't included either, though the Loch Altan Hotel does offer breakfast as part of their own rate. Lunch is included, see above.

Local knowledge

Reading the forecast, right.

Reading a forecast is one thing; knowing what it actually means on the ground at a spot you've sailed for decades is another. That's the difference between a good session and a wasted day.

Windguru forecast for Magheroarty
Timo checking conditions with a spotting scope on a rocky beach

A day in the life

This is what we aim to do, every day.

This is my actual day, the one I've lived for 35 years, this is what myself and John Carter have built our careers around, and for the week you're here, it's yours too. Same beach check at first light, same read of the conditions, same call on where and when to sail. You're not watching a pro do his thing from the beach, you're living the day alongside him.

Set your goals on what you want to achieve in the day. It might be something simple like riding the biggest wave, or riding the longest wave, landing your first aerial or landing your first back loop. These are all the same goals that a pro sets himself, pushing to not settle for the ordinary, trying to stay at an elite level, trying to keep improving. Any of the biggest moves in windsurfing, a Goita, a wave 360, a double loop, I've learnt how to do these moves from one simple one-liner from a fellow pro, not three days stood on a beach: an actual practical, simple one-line tip that instantly made a massive difference. Those words can be invaluable.

Timo will usually, on a windy autumn day, sail for between 4 and 6 hours. Every camp bends around the forecast, but most days settle into a rhythm something like this: any times given are a guide rather than a rule.

The camp starts on the first day of the dates listed, so you'll need to travel the night before or catch the earliest flight into Ireland on the day. If you're arriving the night before, you'll need to book your own accommodation for that extra night, though we're happy to help with that. Camp start time is 12-1pm, but if everyone's arrived early, we start early! The camp finishes at last light on the final day.

First light
Optional beach check to read the conditions, and if there's no wind, an optional swim and light workout, something I've done religiously for five years.
8:00am
Breakfast, and the first proper look at the forecast, deciding where the day's actually going to happen.
9:00am
Leave the accommodation for the beach
9:30am
On the water, sailing the spot at its best, exactly when and where it's firing.
1:00pm
Lunch
3:00pm
Back out for round two, chasing whatever the afternoon wind brings.
6–7pm
Sauna and debrief, going back over the day's sailing while it's still fresh.
8–9pm
Dinner, and the stories that come with it.
View over Magheroarty beach and reef Carrying gear to the water, Donegal Rigging sails before a session Windsurfing action shot, aerial off the lip Wave riding action shot Big aerial windsurfing action shot Drone shot of a windsurfer riding a large wave Windsurfing aerial with the village in the background The sauna overlooking Magheroarty Reef A pint of Guinness and bacon fries Celebrating in the pub after a session Beach campfire at dusk with friends

Flat days

What if there's no wind?

Flat days happen; that's windsurfing. When they do, there is an optional morning beach swim and light workout, exploring the coastline on foot, and talking through technique on dry land while we wait for the wind to turn. Obviously surfing will be our first go to, nearby surf schools offer surfboard hire (foamies, loads of fun even if you're a good surfer) and also SUP hire. Nobody's ever complained about an extra hour in a beach sauna either. Whatever, we will not be sitting around doing nothing, unless you want to! The Pro Camp is very flexible to changing weather, we're not locked into Magheroarty, if the conditions look better somewhere else we'll chase them down. Magheroarty makes a great base though, as it captures the brunt of the wind and swell at this time of year!

Surfing on a flat wind day A beach sauna at sunset Wave riding on a flat wind day

Where we go

Some of the coastlines Timo's called office.

Windsurfing off the west coast of Ireland Ireland
Windsurf road trip through Scotland Scotland
Windsurfing at Godrevy, Cornwall, with the lighthouse in the background Cornwall
Windsurfing in Fuerteventura Fuerteventura
Windsurfing in Mauritius with Le Morne mountain in the background Mauritius
Big wave windsurfing at Jaws, Maui Maui
Windsurfing in South Africa Cape Town
Windsurfing at Gnaraloo, Western Australia Australia
Windsurfing in Morocco Morocco

The riding

A taste of what's on offer.

Interview with Timo Mullen about the Experience Camps

After the session

The riding's half of it. The Apres Surf is just as good.

A pint of Guinness and bacon fries after a session in Ireland Loading up the car with windsurf gear on a trip A beach sauna at sunset after a windsurfing session Timo outside a pub in Ireland A weathered fishing boat on the beach at Magheroarty A pub meal and a pint of Guinness

Every trip, captured

Come home with more than memories.

The Experience Camps carry on a tradition: my trips over the years have always been well documented, shot by some of the best watersports photographers in the world: John Carter, Jamie Hancock, Tam Mullen, Henning Von Jagow, ThisisSligo, and Steve Longstaffe, to name a few.

At the end of the trip, you'll be handed a folder of your best moments: hopefully a shot good enough for the mantlepiece, or even the magazines, or a shot with new friends you've made on the trip. You might even bump into someone famous like I did!!

A professional photographer documenting a windsurfing session Timo with friends on a windsurf trip

Behind the lens

The media team, one of whom will be shooting your trip

Jamie Hancock filming
Jamie Hancock
Ex-pro windsurfer, British Champion

Jamie is now a full-time media man, working for Panasonic Lumix, DJI, and GA Sails. He's also the founder of the Windsurf Project and the StaySalty community.

Tam Mullen filming with a camcorder
Tam Mullen
Filmmaker, one of the Mullen brothers

One of the famous Mullen windsurfing brothers, Tam took a role more behind the camera, releasing the award-winning Greenie movie and working on the Red Bull Storm Chase. Photography and video are Tam's passion: he's also an IT wonder whose university project was sold to Apple.

John Carter with camera on a tripod, Ireland
John Carter
PWA photographer for nearly 35 years

Almost no introduction needed. John has shot in every corner of the world, without doubt one of the best windsurfing photographers there is, and is also Owner and Editor of Windsurf Magazine Online.

Steve Longstaffe with camera
Steve Longstaffe
Northern Irish photographer, big air kitesurfer

Steve's photos of surfing and windsurfing have been used in magazines all round the world.

Henning Von Jagow with camera, London
Henning Von Jagow
Photographer and pro-level freestyler

German-born Henning has carved his hobby of photography into a full-time career, working for Chelsea Football Club, but his love for the water keeps him coming back to the coast. He's actually a pro-level freestyler himself, but he loves the waves and loves being in the water with his camera, one of the keenest water-shoot photographers we know.

What fellow pros say

Don't just take my word for it.

Kauli Seadi
3x PWA World Champion
Kauli Seadi windsurfing, Isle of Lewis aerial

Kauli in Isle of Lewis, Timo and Kauli trip for Brazilian TV

"I would highly recommend Timo as I've windsurfed with him spots in Ireland and Scotland and he's an incredible person, super fun, crazy motivated for winter surfing and I think his vibe is so good! So really a good person to have around, so I totally recommended to do his trips to this amazing spots, Scotland and Ireland are amazing waves and incredible conditions. Actually even some spots remind me where I grew up for sailing in Brazil, so yeah, enjoy guys the trip with Timo."
Kauli Seadi and his wife Nana on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, with Timo as guide
Kauli Seadi
3x PWA World Champion

Kauli and wife Nana on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, with Timo as guide

Duncan Coombes
PWA Head Judge, 20+ years
Duncan Coombes windsurfing, Magheroarty 2025

Duncan Coombes, Magheroarty 2025

"Timo is a good old friend of mine, especially when he won heats I judged, ha ha. He comes from an Irish family all connected to the passion of windsurfing. I've known him since he was 16, and he still has that same enthusiasm for the chase of his passion, windsurfing. No one on this planet chases conditions like Timo. He knows his locations and conditions for sure, when to go, where to go, 24/7, 365 days a year. Word of warning: you won't get much rest. Basically, I couldn't recommend anyone better in the search for primo windsurfing conditions worldwide."
Duncan Coombes enjoying a pint at the Loch Altan Hotel, Donegal
Duncan Coombes
PWA Head Judge, 20+ years

Duncan enjoying a pint at the Loch Altan Hotel, Donegal

Leon Jammer
Top 10 PWA German Wavesailing Legend
Leon Jammer windsurfing, wave riding

Leon Jammer hits a big one at Magheroarty Reef

"Ireland, Scotland and England has so much gold on offer for the windsurf adventurer and Timo knows better than anyone how to tap into that. I met him on various trips, whether it was for the Storm Chase or random winter missions exploring new spots. Besides scoring epic conditions with Timo, it's about having a good time and sharing many laughs."
Timo and Leon Jammer loading boards for a road trip
Leon Jammer
Top 10 PWA German Wavesailing Legend

Timo and Leon, loading up for a road trip

John Carter
World's Most Famous Windsurf Photographer
John Carter on location, Ireland

John Carter on location in Ireland

"I've been travelling to Ireland and Scotland with Timo now for over 25 years and we have had very few trips where we've not had conditions, actually I don't think we've ever been skunked! For some reason Timo seems to attract the wind and wave gods, and if they don't come to him, he goes to them. So I'm sure these trips will be a resounding success, I for one am looking forward to coming along and shooting the guests ripping it up, it should be a good bit of craic!"
John Carter overlooking Magheroarty Bay, Ireland
John Carter
World's Most Famous Windsurf Photographer

John Carter overlooking Magheroarty Bay, Ireland

Jaeger Stone
Red Bull Storm Chase Champion, won at Magheroarty
Jaeger Stone windsurfing, aerial jump at Magheroarty

Jaeger Stone, Magheroarty

"Timo's local knowledge at Magheroarty is priceless. During the Red Bull Storm Chase I constantly picked his brain for advice and he was able to share so much useful information about the waves and conditions. I can't wait to go back on another forecast, and when I do, I know that Timo is the person that will put me on the best conditions and I'd have an absolute ball hanging out with him."
Jaeger Stone rigging up, Magheroarty
Jaeger Stone
Red Bull Storm Chase Champion, won at Magheroarty

Jaeger Stone rigging up, Magheroarty

Scott McKercher
PWA World Wave Champion, author of The Accidental Tourist
Scott McKercher windsurfing, Scotland

Scott McKercher, Scotland

"I've had many extraordinary travel memories with the Mullet, good times chasing weather maps with a fair dose of craic on the periphery. There's pretty much no one on the planet more deranged than Timo in being unable to let a wavesailable weather pass by. As a result he's developed an intimate knowledge of what the wind and waves are doing around Ireland and the north coast of Scotland, places that hold a very dear place in my heart having scored some stellar wavesailing sessions over the years, more often than not with Timo. Cross offshore perfection. Just a little chilly."
Scott McKercher and Timo Mullen at breakfast
Scott McKercher
PWA World Wave Champion, author of The Accidental Tourist

Scott and Timo, breakfast on the road, Thurso, Scotland

Jobst von Paepke
Head of Red Bull Storm Chase
Red Bull Storm Chase truck and rescue crew, Tory Island

Red Bull Storm Chase crew on location

"Timo is the main guy behind Red Bull Storm Chase, finding the right conditions from Tasmania to Ireland. If you go hunting forecasts and secret waves, he's your man. He's probably the truffle hunting pick of wave scouting. Big recommendation."
Red Bull Storm Chase logo
Jobst von Paepke
Head of Red Bull Storm Chase

Red Bull Storm Chase

Thomas Traversa
2014 PWA Wave World Champion, 2014 Red Bull Storm Chase Champion
Windsurfing wave action shot, Ireland

Big wave riding, Ireland

"Timo is the first guy I contact whenever I am planning to go to Ireland. He knows the spots, he knows the people, has the connection, has the experience. And I guess that's all you need for a great trip."
Thomas Traversa
Thomas Traversa
2014 PWA Wave World Champion, Red Bull Storm Chase Champion

Thomas Traversa, one of windsurfing's most radical riders

Marc Parè
2025 PWA Wave World Champion
Marc Parè windsurfing, big aerial at Easkey Right, Ireland

Big Aerial, Easkey Right, Ireland

"Timo was super helpful when I went to Ireland in February. He helped me work out the forecast, as it was super tricky, but he still got me to the best spots around, he really helped me make the right calls on a sketchy forecast. He's a super sailor, he knows all the little spots and corners around the whole coastline, so yeah, it's the best guide you can ask for! I am looking forward to going back and sailing with him again."
Marc Parè
Marc Parè
2025 PWA Wave World Champion

Marc Parè, Ireland

Good to know

Questions people ask before booking.

What skill level do I need to be?

These trips are built for competent, advanced to expert level independent wavesailors, comfortable sailing in wind and waves without hand-holding and capable of self rescue. It's not a beginner or learn-to-sail trip. If your technique is holding you back I'll always say so and give honest critique, but the days are about sailing together at the right spot, not coaching from the beach.

How many people are on a trip?

A maximum of 6.

Do I need my own insurance?

Yes, you'll need your own travel insurance that covers windsurfing and watersports.

What do I need to bring?

Your own board, sail, and wetsuit, kit for the specific conditions of the trip. I'll advise beforehand on exactly what to bring so you're not lugging quivers you won't use. Full gear guidance is sent ahead of every trip.

What are the best airports to fly into?

For Magheroarty, Belfast International (BFS), Belfast City (BHD), or Dublin (DUB) give you the widest range of routes. My preference is Belfast, as it's closer to the venue. I'd always try and fly EasyJet, since they have a specific rate for windsurf equipment up to 32kg.

What about travelling by ferry? Stena Line ferry

We'd recommend travelling by ferry if you want the ultimate experience, no limitations on gear, no air travel costs, and it can also let you share the journey with friends. I tend to use the Stena Line route from Liverpool to Belfast: it's an overnight ferry, so it allows some solid sleep for the five days ahead and arrives in good time to reach Magheroarty before midday. A top tip: if the cabins are fully booked, book the Stena Lounge, this gives you complimentary coffee, refreshments, and food (snacks and entrées), and you're allowed to sleep there too, so bring a pillow and grab one of the full-length sofas! Other routes are Holyhead to Dublin with Stena and Irish Ferries. For those travelling with pets from the UK, the best route is Liverpool to Belfast, as you only need a UK-Northern Ireland Pet Passport linked to your pet's microchip. You apply for these online and they come through within 24 hours.

Where is the best accommodation?

We recommend the Loch Altan Hotel, 10 minutes' drive from Magheroarty. Their breakfast includes a full Irish, French toast, or continental, they've got it all! The craic flows here, the food is filling, and they pour a great pint of Guinness!

Can I rent a surfboard if there's no wind?

Yes, there is surfboard hire available locally.

Best car hire companies?

I can't recommend Hertz enough. Join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards before you book, that gives you a 10% discount, an automatic next-class upgrade, no cross-border fee, and no need to queue at the check-in desk. Use their Super Cover insurance and also tick the glass insurance. I've used Hertz for 10 years with no hassle, and they'll let you drop off at either Belfast or Dublin Airport at no extra charge, even if you didn't fly into that airport, which makes your flight choices a lot more flexible.

Reserve your spot

View over the pier and bay at Magheroarty, Ireland

Book your 5 Days on the water.

Pick your dates and secure your place with a deposit. Full details and payment are handled securely through WeTravel.

Magheroarty Experience Dates

Oct 9-13, 2026 Nov 13-17, 2026 Nov 27-Dec 1, 2026
£995 per person

Includes lunch and daily sauna

Excludes hotel and breakfast / evening meals (book separately, see our FAQ for hotel info)

Timo with his windsurf board on the Irish coast

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