Lessons

FAMILY FUN taster session

Family Fun Taster Session

This is a lesson all the family can enjoy and for those that want to just have a go. Can also be used for Birthday Parties, Adult Fun Session, Stag/Hen, Corporate etc

About the taster session

The perfect session to get all the family on the water having fun, learning together and gaining water confidence in the super safe Stonehaven Harbour. Please note that under 10yrs will probably have to go on mum/dads or siblings board as it is to difficult for young kids to handle the equipment. Also my wetsuits only go down to fit 9yrs plus. Children who are unable to paddle there own board due to being to young will not be charged.

All children must have a parent on the water throughout!

What you'll learn

Short Introduction to equipment
Safety brief
Basic paddling technique and steering
Balancing and paddling games

Duration: 1hr

Cost: £30 per person

*Under 18yrs must either have a Parent or Guardian present on the water.

Progression from here

From here for 14yrs plus in order to progress you will require to complete a Beginner Lesson which covers more aspects and skills that you need to move onto coastal tours etc. For younger than this I suggest either a Family Private session or a Family fun practice session for the under 10s.

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      EXCELLENT  
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    SusSaunders 
 
 
 
  Fun family trip
We had an amazing stand up paddling trip with Dave. Our boys (12 & 10) loved it, as did Mum & Dad. Paddling round the coast to Dunnottar castle and though small caves and inlets on the way was so picturesque. A highlight of our holiday!
  
 
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    Jack 
 
 
 
  Fab
I love paddleboarding at Stonehaven and going for tours Dave is fab and knows his stuff.fab for all abilities
  
 
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    Blair G 
 
 
 
  Great day out! Lessons were so fun!
Stonehaven has some fantastic views! What better way to see them than from the water and learn a new skill!  We did the beginner course for paddle boarding and had a great time! Highly recommend.
  
 
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    DonDonz 
 
 
 
  Brilliant beginners lesson
We had a beginners lesson with Dave and would highly recommend. I am a little wary of the open water but really wanted to challenge myself, everything was explained clearly and I felt really safe (we reached just beyond the harbour limits without me freaking out). His knowledge & teaching is brilliant, he is patient but will also push you a little so I came away from the lesson energised and wanting to continue paddleboarding. 
He has a variety of paddleboarding classes you can join after your beginners lesson, I really want to do the River paddleboarding up Deeside.
  
 
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    Lisa M 
 
 
 
  Best experience ever!
My daughter has had a few lessons with Dave, he is loads of fun and a brilliant teacher. She absolutely loves Paddleboarding now, go along for a lesson- I can guarantee you will not be disappointed!!!
  
 
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    Luke P 
 
 
 
  Great Day!
We had a beginners lesson which lasts 2 hours and includes a great deal of information and practical advice before getting on the water. Once on the water all the basics are covered in detail before moving on and progressing at a pace which didn’t feel rushed. Our instructor Angus was patient, friendly and helpful. We had a brilliant time and I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to experience SUP.
  
 
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    Sean 
 
 
 
  Get out there and do it!
Started as a beginner last year and never regretted it. It's a fabulous pastime for all levels and ages. Dave is super relaxed but a great instructor and purely thanks to him I'm now competent enough to fully enjoy both sea and river tours. His prices are very reasonable considering the length of the sessions and he supplies all the gear you need! Stonehaven harbour is the perfect starting point for all of his available sea tours with Dunnottar Castle just down the coast and plenty caves to explore in between. If you decide on a river tour you will not be disappointed either since the local River Dee is a beautiful spot to go for a paddle. I highly recommend both Dave and Paddleboarding to everyone!
  
 
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    Junebug422 
 
 
 
  Private SUP lesson
I really wasn’t sure if stand up paddle boarding for the first time as a slightly unfit mum at the age of 54 was gonna be for me but from the first moment dave was ace - very friendly approachable everything explained great kit - I wasn’t remotely cold on a March day it wasn’t a bit as scary as I worried it might be and it was just an amazing lovely experience to see beautiful stonehaven from the sea! Really really great experience couldn’t fault it - defo recommend !!
  
 
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    Sandy Thom 
 
 
 
  Fantastic Session!
Did a one hour taster session which was excellent. Really engaging for the kids (12 years old) and in no time they were up and about. Lots of games and mucking about which was 'instruction by stealth' but it really worked. Stonehaven harbour is perfect for beginners and there are plenty of options beyond the harbour for the more adventurous / skilled. Will definitely be going back.
  
 
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    ScottishFoodLover 
 
 
 
  Best fun ever
A group of mates and I had a few lessons and tours. Just the best fun to be had on the water. Great chilled coach and let everyone get on at their own pace.
Would highly recommend to anyone. All ages and fitness levels.