Couples Intro to SUP. This was a really enjoyable intro to paddle boarding. Adam the instructor was excellent and the location was fab.
We had a great time doing the introduction for couples paddleboarding. Adam was a great teacher and we had lots of fun and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend
I thoroughly enjoyed my paddle board lesson. It was completely out of my comfort zone, both the activity and booking by myself. However Adam explained everything clearly and was really encouraging. I can’t wait to be back in the area to book onto a tour!
We thoroughly enjoyed our group lesson on paddle boards at Port Knockie harbour. Keir was an excellent instructor giving us all the basics with patience and fun. We were so lucky with the weather. Some of us were worried about being cold but the high quality wet suits, gloves and boots kept us warm.
If you wear glasses remember to bring a head strap to keep them on. You will fall in and if you don’t, you’ll have to get in to practice “saving” each other.In summary, a fabulous fun and safe experience.
Our older two daughters had tried paddle boarding before and had a great time. Now it was time for the whole family to give it go. We had a good time and Adam was a super instructor. He was really patient and encouraging and helped us all feel comfortable on a board. It was a fun afternoon activity.
Adam was a great teacher and put us at ease. We had never done paddle boarding before and thoroughly enjoyed it, we'll be doing it again!
Great intro
I was bought a paddle boarding lesson for my birthday. It's something I have wanted to try for a number of years. I was a very lucky lady,as I was the only one in the session that particular morning. Adam is a super coach and very patient! It was a full two hours which I throughly enjoyed. I was nervous when the time came for me to stand up on the board-legs like jelly!! But Adam was encouraging me the whole time. Of course I fell off!!-not a problem,but trying to get back on the board was a tadge hard,but I did it! It was a windy day and challenging at times. I am now thinking of buying a paddleboard and practice,practice practice!
Thank you Adam for being the best teacher.
Amazing morning paddle boarding , Saoirse was our instructor and she made the session fun for everyone . Would reccomend 100 % to everyone
Had a fantastic experience at Blue Coast, attended at Portknockie Harbour for a SUP lesson and tour. Adam was very informative and helpful with all instructions and we had a lot of practice in the harbour where we safely manoeuvred the paddleboard before heading out to sea. It was a glorious day and I spent a lot of time in the sea but that didn’t spoil my enjoyment l. Highly recommend this experience
It was a truly fantastic experience- my teens absolutely loved the experience. Adam was very knowledgeable and such a good teacher. The best thing we’ve done this holiday. Thank you so much 😊💦💦🏄♂️
Amazing afternoon learning about paddleboarding. . Adam was a brilliant instructor and he covered such a lot of different techniques on the paddle board in the 2 hour session which just flew by.
A very enjoyable experience and I would thoroughly recommend Blue Coast Surf and Paddle.
Thinking you'd like to try SUP? Then go ahead and book! I did and we had a super experience. Adam was a great instructor - very encouraging and patient too. He managed to progress us from kneeling to standing, taught us rescue techniques, had us off/on our paddleboards and splashing around too! Lots achieved in the 2 hour session. Lots of fun and laughs - we all enjoyed our afternoon.Price of activity, ease of booking, equipment provided - all very good.
Absolutely amazing session, I managed to stand up and learnt recovery techniques. I felt safe throughout and the instructor Adam was brilliant. My group ranged from 40-70 so really an excellent activity for all ages. Would recommend to all
I had a great time learning to Stand Up Paddleboard with Adam. He was a very good instructor. I was a bit nervous beforehand,but I felt safe during the lesson. I learnt a lot and feel ready togo out on my own paddleboard.
We had a fantastic morning with Adam yesterday. He was an excellent teacher. He had us all standing on our boards within 10 minutes. We would highly recommend this fun and exciting experience
I booked the SUP lesson and tour for my mum's 60th birthday celebrations. It was our first time paddle boarding, at first my mum was very nervous but with lots of encouragement and a progressive approach to learning from Adam, she was able to summon the courage to venture out of the harbour. However we opted to stay in the harbour for the remainder of our lesson to build on the skills we had just learned and gain some more confidence instead of completing the full tour, Adam was incredibly flexible with his plans to meet our needs. I would definitely recommend this to beginners. We can't wait to come back and complete the rest of the tour.
Our 1st time paddle boarding and we were both so glad to have had as well an experienced and knowledgeable person as Adam teaching us. A very enjoyable experience.
We did a couples introduction to SUP and we absolutely loved it! We learned a lot from Adam who was a great teacher. We would definitely recommend to others.
I can only repeat what has been said in many reviews before. Adam is a consumate professional and went out of his way to help especially as none of the four in our group had paddleboarded before. To compound things further two of us were'nt that confident in the water to begin with but Adam took care of that by giving us all a detailed and comprehensive briefing before going into the water and also by taking time to give some 1-2-1 help when we struggled with certain elements. Having listened to Adam's briefing we all managed to get mobile and after a short while of building up our confidence Adam got every one of us up onto our feet and paddling about with relative ease. I cant praise Adam highly enough for looking after us and for imparting his knowledge to us and for giving us practical lessons that were fun. If you want to learn the basics of paddleboarding within a safe environment Adam would be my first and only choice. Do it, you wont regret it !!!!
Couples Intro to SUP. This was a really enjoyable intro to paddle boarding. Adam the instructor was excellent and the location was fab.
We had a great time doing the introduction for couples paddleboarding. Adam was a great teacher and we had lots of fun and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend
I thoroughly enjoyed my paddle board lesson. It was completely out of my comfort zone, both the activity and booking by myself. However Adam explained everything clearly and was really encouraging. I can’t wait to be back in the area to book onto a tour!
We thoroughly enjoyed our group lesson on paddle boards at Port Knockie harbour. Keir was an excellent instructor giving us all the basics with patience and fun. We were so lucky with the weather. Some of us were worried about being cold but the high quality wet suits, gloves and boots kept us warm.
If you wear glasses remember to bring a head strap to keep them on. You will fall in and if you don’t, you’ll have to get in to practice “saving” each other.In summary, a fabulous fun and safe experience.
Our older two daughters had tried paddle boarding before and had a great time. Now it was time for the whole family to give it go. We had a good time and Adam was a super instructor. He was really patient and encouraging and helped us all feel comfortable on a board. It was a fun afternoon activity.
Adam was a great teacher and put us at ease. We had never done paddle boarding before and thoroughly enjoyed it, we'll be doing it again!
Great intro
I was bought a paddle boarding lesson for my birthday. It's something I have wanted to try for a number of years. I was a very lucky lady,as I was the only one in the session that particular morning. Adam is a super coach and very patient! It was a full two hours which I throughly enjoyed. I was nervous when the time came for me to stand up on the board-legs like jelly!! But Adam was encouraging me the whole time. Of course I fell off!!-not a problem,but trying to get back on the board was a tadge hard,but I did it! It was a windy day and challenging at times. I am now thinking of buying a paddleboard and practice,practice practice!
Thank you Adam for being the best teacher.
Amazing morning paddle boarding , Saoirse was our instructor and she made the session fun for everyone . Would reccomend 100 % to everyone
Had a fantastic experience at Blue Coast, attended at Portknockie Harbour for a SUP lesson and tour. Adam was very informative and helpful with all instructions and we had a lot of practice in the harbour where we safely manoeuvred the paddleboard before heading out to sea. It was a glorious day and I spent a lot of time in the sea but that didn’t spoil my enjoyment l. Highly recommend this experience
It was a truly fantastic experience- my teens absolutely loved the experience. Adam was very knowledgeable and such a good teacher. The best thing we’ve done this holiday. Thank you so much 😊💦💦🏄♂️
Amazing afternoon learning about paddleboarding. . Adam was a brilliant instructor and he covered such a lot of different techniques on the paddle board in the 2 hour session which just flew by.
A very enjoyable experience and I would thoroughly recommend Blue Coast Surf and Paddle.
Thinking you'd like to try SUP? Then go ahead and book! I did and we had a super experience. Adam was a great instructor - very encouraging and patient too. He managed to progress us from kneeling to standing, taught us rescue techniques, had us off/on our paddleboards and splashing around too! Lots achieved in the 2 hour session. Lots of fun and laughs - we all enjoyed our afternoon.Price of activity, ease of booking, equipment provided - all very good.
Absolutely amazing session, I managed to stand up and learnt recovery techniques. I felt safe throughout and the instructor Adam was brilliant. My group ranged from 40-70 so really an excellent activity for all ages. Would recommend to all
I had a great time learning to Stand Up Paddleboard with Adam. He was a very good instructor. I was a bit nervous beforehand,but I felt safe during the lesson. I learnt a lot and feel ready togo out on my own paddleboard.
We had a fantastic morning with Adam yesterday. He was an excellent teacher. He had us all standing on our boards within 10 minutes. We would highly recommend this fun and exciting experience
From sheltered harbours to coastal excursions, our local coastline ranges from Cullen to Portknockie, Findochty, and Sandend; the ideal playground for your SUP experience. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins & seals! Our instructors are qualified beach lifeguards, in the water with you to keep you safe, give feedback, and have a good time.
Please bring a towel, sunscreen, and water. We recommend you arrive with swimwear on (for under your wetsuit) as it makes it easier to get changed at the beach.
Once you're a competent paddler, we have multiple routes that take in parts of our local coastline, including Bow Fiddle Rock, Port Long Bay, and Logie Head. If you have a particular destination you'd prefer please let us know, however this is always dependent on the suitability of the day's conditions. Look out for playful dolphins and curious seals!
We only use the highest quality equipment; warm 5mm thick wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and top-of-the-range inflatable paddleboards.
All of our coaches are qualified lifeguards, in the water with you to keep you safe, give feedback, and have a good time!
1:8 maximum instructor to student ratio. We teach you to paddleboard safely and independently.
From sheltered harbours to coastline excursions, the local Cullen coastline is perfect for your SUP experience.
We offer paddleboarding to all, no matter experience or ability. Our instructors will take the activity at your pace, making sure everyone progresses and has fun.
Give the gift of the sea to a loved one. Not just a memorable experience; it might change their life!
First time paddleboarding and want a structured lesson in a safe environment? Have questions about equipment? Tried paddleboarding before and want to give it a go in the sea? How about an introduction and tour combined?
Whether you're on your own or with a group of friends, all are welcome at Blue Coast. Enjoy our beautiful coastline from a fresh perspective on the water.
Paddleboarding is a brilliant group activity for the whole family. Lessons can be adapted to include challenging games and races for the kids while the adults find their feet.. or maybe it will be the other way around?
An ideal way to make memories together on your visit to Cullen.
See our booking system for special prices on family group lessons.
Paddleboarding is a great way to spend some time together in the sea. Imagine a tour in calm glassy conditions, idly paddling the metres away with your partner; the perfect way to relax together (until one of you falls in)!
As a bonus, it's not uncommon to see playful dolphins and curious seals when out on a tour, which makes for an unforgettable experience.
See our booking system for special prices on couple's lessons.
Providing you are able to swim (unaided for surf lessons and 50m for paddleboard activities) and you have no current health issues or injuries preventing you from taking part in physical activity you can participate.
You will be able to progress at your own pace and all activities can be adapted to you; fun will be had by all.
We have a wide range of wetsuits to cater for all shapes and sizes.
The minimum age limit for our group activities is 8 years old. For paddleboard coastal tours, the minimum age limit is 12 years old.
You're never too old to get in the sea and have a go!
The water temperature in the Moray Firth ranges from 7-15°C. We find our high-quality 5mm thick winter wetsuits keep our customers toasty, as well as gloves, boots, and hoods if needed. We've had no complaints! You should be warm and comfortable for the duration of your lesson with us.
Don’t worry, every SUP session starts by learning how to paddle on your knees and you can still enjoy all the elements of the session knee paddling.
This is all part of the fun. The main thing is not to panic; you're attached to a big float which you'll be able to climb back on to relatively easily. If you have any problems, your instructor will be there with you to help.
We aim to teach you the skills to go out paddling safely and independently. This will include precautions to take when going out unsupervised, self-rescue, and important knowledge about suitable weather & sea conditions.
You must already be a competent paddler to join one of our SUP tours. This means being able to confidently control the direction of your board and make steady progress. If you're in any doubt, consider taking one of our Introduction to SUP lessons first.
