Had a lesson and did the coastal tour. Great tips from Finn with an easier technique for standing. Friendly and calm manner.,the tour led by Adam and still with Finn was just fab. Looking back at the coast line from a paddle board such a different perspective and the sounds different too. Thank you for a great morning
Boys aged 9yrs - 13yrs all had a fantastic time with Fin great instructor and so patient boys had a fab time Fin even taught them about jellyfish and was on guard when boys wanted to jump off the harbour wall which they loved
Thankyou for making their day
Very good teacher, lovely spot, one of the best things one can do even under bad weather conditions.
Amazing family SUP boarding lesson this morning with Finn, who was very patient, professional and fun! Would highly recommend. We’ll be back!
Absolutely amazing lesson with Finn in Portknockie. Would recommend to anyone who is keen to try! Super patient, encouraging and built confidence and skills up really quickly. Super friendly team too! Thanks so much!
Adam and Ben were both fantastic. We all absolutely loved our lesson and tour.
Booked to complete the Intro to SUP having received a Gift of it for my 60th last August. I managed to book to 11th July which was one of the hottest days of summer. From the safety briefing, the explanation of the equipment, how it's used and the different places and ways to use it, Adam knew it all. He was an attentive and engaging instructor, ably assisted by 'young Isaac' who proved by his approach and manners that capability is nothing to do with age but definitely experience. This delightful duo imparted masses of knowledge and opened my eyes to so much that I didn't know about paddle boarding. In next to no time almost everyone in our group was standing up on their board. If that wasn't pleasing enough, they taught us how to drop off the board safely which came in handy when I made a few unplanned dooks in the sea! Alas we were even taught how to rescue a fellow boarder who might be unresponsive on the water and unable to get themself on their board. The fun was interspersed with the important stuff you may never have considered and hopefully will never have to use. For me it was 2 glorious hours spent learning with ease on a beautiful day in a spectacular location. Easy to book, good customer service and great value for money. I'm hoping to return and do a trip around the coast next time. If you're wondering if you should have a shot, go for it. What's not to like? 😊
I had a great experience with Adam on a SUP lesson and tour from Portknockie harbour out towards Cullen, past bow fiddle rock. Amazing scenery. Adam is super friendly and easy going whilst knowledgeable and safety conscious. Incredible experience to have a dolphin pod swim past us when we were out on the water!
Booked to join the intro to SUP lesson on Friday which was one of the warmest days of summer so far. I joined an eclectic group of mixed age and ability students with Adam ably assisted by Isaac keeping us all safe and sound. Being a mere 60 years young and not so agile as the younger members of the group, I was delighted to be made feel as important as everyone else. The safety briefing was good, the explanations for each element of the learning was spot on and with great encouragement from the ever patient instructors everyone (I think!) was up on their feet in a relatively short time. This was my goal and whilst a little shaky and prone to a few unplanned dips in the sea, it was 2 of the best hours of summer so far. We were given lots of advice and information on boarding in different places and conditions and I came away feeling elated, pleased with my accomplishments, and looking even more forward to getting back on my board and putting into practice the new found skills I learned during the lesson. Who says you can't teach an old (sea) dog new tricks? These folks can 👍. If you're thinking of having a shot yourself p, do it I'd say.
We had a family SUP lesson in Portnockie harbour. Our family group was mixed ability and ages (from 10 to 65) which our instructor Adam managed very well. He and his young assistant were observant of the younger ones who at first weren't managing so well. Adam covered a lot in the two hour session and by the end everyone was confident and enjoying themselves. We would certainly go back for more!.
Thank you Adam we really enjoyed our tour today professionally run showing great local knowledge of the coastline and wildlife . Paddling through Bow Fiddle Rock on a SUP was a dream come true..Im looking forward to seeing the pictures 👍😎
First time paddle boarding for all 4 of us. We were up in Cullen for a few days so decided to book a lesson. We really enjoyed it. Finn was our instructor and was really helpful, explained everything well and went at a great pace. There were a range of ages and everyone enjoyed it. There was lots of falling in and hilarity. We would definitely give paddle boarding a go again.
Great service and Adam was super helpful with all our questions about the area. Safety briefing was perfect and we felt very safe going into the water with all the high quality kit that was offered. Beautiful coastline and incredible scenery - would highly recommend!
My first shot on an SUP and pretty much managed to succeed. I was standing happily in the shelter of Portnockie harbour after an hour but took a few tumbles out at sea. Great instruction from Adam and a lovely two hour paddle down the coast to the Bowfiddle Rock. Perfect weather. I would definitely recommend Blue Coast.
Adam was a terrific instructor on the Introduction lesson - our child was keen but nervous and Adam had just the right approach in being encouraging and clear about what to do. Easy to find information and book online, plus Adam was quick to respond to voicemail and WhatsApp. Would highly recommend Adam and his work.
Brilliant morning out on the water for our paddle boarding lesson. Thank you for a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend to anyone happy to fall in the water a lot.
I had a intro.to paddleboarding lesson with Adam yesterday which I thoroughly enjoyed. Our lesson took place at Portknockie harbour. Adam is a very pleasant and knowledgeable instructor. I will certainly be returning for another lesson.
Adam was a great guide. Such a good experience paddle boarding through pools, (lagoons 😉) caves, arches and saw various jellyfish & seabirds - gulls, cormorants and razorbills
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
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.
