Our Paddling Friends

Scot Surf
Campbell Scott
Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Surfing Lessons, in & around Aberdeen.
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Campbell has an incredible new trailer parked up on Aberdeen beach front, where he hires out boards, and runs group lessons. If the sea is too choppy for SUPing, then he'll likely take you up to the river Don.
You'll find Campbell hanging out by the trailer or on the water.
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Campbell founded Scot Surf after a number of years working within the University sector teaching Sports Science.
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https://www.scotsurfschool.com/
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Stonehaven Paddleboarding
Dave Jacobs
For lessons, tours and socials, mainly from the bay at Stonehaven.
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Dave will supply all the equipment you require for all of the activities and it is top of the range.
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At the base there are changing facilities and a place to store your belongings.
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Although the base is in Stonehaven, the business is mobile with the ability to operate where ever there is water – Lochs, Rivers, Canals, Swimming Pools delivering activity to suit your requirements.
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Element 67
Jason Topley
Based out of Knockburn Loch, Jason and his team will inspire you to take up this amazing sport, whether you want to learn to SUP or take a tour of the Scottish Highlands and coastal hideaways
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Element67, an ASI accredited Learn to Stand Up Paddle School, Water Sports and Scuba Diving Centre.
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Element67 offers group and private SUP lessons for adults, children, groups and corporate clients. They provide SUP tours, SUP Wise certificate courses, SUP club membership and have a SUP shop with SUP hire available.
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https://www.academyofsurfing.com/school/stand-up-paddle/element67
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Aquaplay Scotland
Tom Wilson
Aquaplay Scotland is use the incredible Scottish environment as a platform for your activities; highly experienced and professional staff, top of the range equipment. Operating throughout the year all over the North / North East of Scotland and beyond.
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Tom is based over in the Deeside, he can be contact via:
T. 07393993621
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Sup 2 Summit
Jim Wight
Sup2 Summit operate across Scotland but predominantly between the areas of Aberdeen and Dundee, such as Montrose Basin, Lunan Bay and Catterline Bay. Their operation is fully mobile allowing them to pick and choose the best venues with the most suitable weather.
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They have recently taken on a permanent sheltered location at Royal Arch Riverside Park, near Luthermuir, just off the A90, where they have a shop, and offer paddleboarding on their own SUP pond
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Azure Watersports
Nick Goodchild
A new offering in 2021, Nick Goodchild brings you Azure Watersports - a family business based in Aberdeen. Nick is an ex-windsurfer and he has been kitesurfing since 2000. He was one of the first wing foilers in Scotland!
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Initially Azure will just be selling equipment, but Nick hopes to soon start giving wingsurf lessons - a great alternative to paddleboarding on a windy day
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Meantime, if you are looking for a wetsuit hanger, poncho towel, or waterproof car seat covers, then check out their online store
SUP Sports Massage
All that paddling getting to your muscles? Then head to Andy Gordon at Aberdeen Massage Therapies
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Muscle tracking sports massage, designed for paddleboarders by paddleboarders
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Available as a 60, 90 or 120 minute appointment (choose in 'Appointment Options' & discuss with Andy on the day).
As a Paddle Boarder, Andy understands the typical areas in need of attention, repair and tuning & also understands that everyone is different so there's sometimes a bigger picture to investigate with individual cases.
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Laura McQuinn
Laura is a newcomer to paddleboarding but has recently achieved her Level 12 outdoor master badge (which she awarded herself) and according to her peers, is considered one of the most adventurous demons this side of the Liffey.
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Her sessions are marked by the consumption of 12 pints of Guinness before she begins, and if there is any left, she is more than willing to share.
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Laura is in great demand and therefore if you are looking to engage with her, you will have to use all your detective skills to track her down. Available 1st April. Mornings only