Aileens Wave Ireland, nestled under the Cliffs of Moher in the heart of the Burren in the west of Ireland. Where every drop is Critical! Not for the ill prepared!
I wont pretend to know what its like to drop into a wave at Aileens nor do i every expect to experience it. I do know however that with any wave, big or small, your positioning is key. The consequences of getting this right or wrong at a wave like Aileens has a whole different meaning than your regular surfing wave. My advice would be to look, but don’t touch unless your seriously know what your doing! Here’s a selection of critical drops from a few different paddle sessions at the cliffs. Some successful, some not! Enjoy!
Dave Winchester-Critical Drop 1 on a Bodyboard
Tom Lowe-I think!
Dave Winchester
Dylan Stott-Stylish drop
Cain Kilcullen, Too deep to go right!
Unknown Surfer
Smooth Line-didn’t end so well though!
Finn Mullen Supping Aileens!
Jack Johns
Dylan Stott-Beautiful Drop
Mitch Corbett knows what this wave can do if not careful
John McCarthy-One of the first to surf the wave back in the day.
Too Deep, go left!
Mitch Corbett again from a different session
Patch Wilson, negotiating the drop through heavy traffic!
