IF there’s a place to fall deeper in love with paddling, THIS is the place. Breathtaking vistas, Autumn colours that set your eyes on fire and only your fellow paddlers to share it with! We fell in love with Scotland in Autumn and now we want to take our favourite people with us for this adventure retreat.
We’ve teamed up with Scotland paddle experts Rapid Skills. PBA and Rapid Skills have been paddling buddies for the last 8 years. Rapid Skills founder and our guide for this retreat, Josh Telling is a Paddle UK teacher trainer as well as an incredibly experienced SUP Guide and Kayak Instructor. He will be joined by PBA founder Karen Maidment, SUP Guide and Instructor for 10+ years.
ABOUT THE PADDLING: The beauty of this trip is the ability to go with the flow. Our paddle locations, distances and the body of water we paddle will reflect the desire and skill of the group, along with weather conditions. There is no solid ‘paddling plan’, but we can guarantee that each day will be an adventure and you will get to see a side of Scotland that very few people ever get to see. We will explore the West Coast of Scotland on a new Loch each day, with the potential to also paddle some rivers and on the sea!
This adventure aims to support the development of your knowledge, skill and confidence. Your guides will share tips on better board control in the wind and chop, how to choose the right paddle stroke and body position for the conditions as well as techniques for paddling more efficiently over distance.
You can expect to paddle for around 5 hours each day. This could be on lochs, river or sea.
ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING: With views of Ben Nevis and within easy reach of Fort William, our wood clad Scottish cabin offers a welcoming bolt hole for our adventure. With just enough luxury that you can truly feel you’ve escaped the grind! Each day you can tuck into a morning buffet of overnight oats or toast with superfood toppings. Each evening you will come home to a hearty home cooked supper to nourish and revive your body.
SAMPLE DAY: Enjoy a buffet breakfast and a cuppa. Make up your pack lunch, get your kit ready and head off for your paddle. We’ll car share amongst us. Enjoy a 5 hour (ish) paddle in stunning scenery before heading back to the cottage for a home-cooked meal. Your paddle plan for the following day will be shared over a cuppa after supper. There’s the option of a post paddle Yoga stretch if you want it. Enjoy some downtime in the company of your paddle buddies or find a quiet corner to unplug.
SUITABILITY:
You will need to have a good level of paddle fitness. Be able to paddle into F4 winds for short bursts of time. Be able to paddle between 10 – 15 km per day.
NOTE: If you are unsure of your suitability, email us and we will contact you to help direct you further.Â
THE DETAILS:
September 26th – October 2nd 2027.
850.00pp. Includes: 6 nights accommodation. 5 paddleboarding tours. Daily breakfast. 5 home cooked evening meals. Daily post-paddle Yoga stretch.
Price based on a twin room. Single occupancy may be available, please notify us of your interest.
250.00 DEPOSIT PAYMENT MADE DIRECT THROUGH RAPID SKILLS (if you require a payment plan please email)
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Traditional Scottish self catering cottage. Twin rooms. Towels and bed linen. Drying room.
- 6 nights accommodation
- 5 days of guided tours with two experienced guides
- Optional daily Yoga stretch session
- Daily breakfast (overnight oats and fresh fruit OR toast+toppings)
- Four home cooked evening meals
- Photos and videos from the trip.
- Advice prior to trip.
- SUP equipment rental, if required:McConks 12.8 SUP, carbon touring paddle, QR belt and leash, waterproof paddling jacket, neoprene leggings, 20l dry bag
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Transport to and from locations, we will organise a vehicle shuttle amongst the group
- Alcohol, feel free to BYO
- Two evening meals – arrival evening and pub dinner evening
- Packed lunches, snacks and speciality foods. There will be time to pop to a local supermarket for supplies
- Personal insurance
T&C’s
You must take out holiday insurance that includes relevant activity and cancellation cover. In the event that you need to cancel your SUP Holiday you will need to refer to your insurance policies Ts and Cs.
Minimum Participant Requirement:
Please be aware, we require a minimum of 6 booked to run the trip.
Please note that this retreat is booked via Rapid Skills, as such it is their TS and Cs that apply to your booking. Paddleboarding Adventures is working alongside Rapid Skills but will NOT be taking any direct payments from customers for this trip.
Deposit Payment:
Deposits are non-refundable.
NOTE:Â If you are unsure of your suitability, email us and we will contact you to help direct you further.Â
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