Moray Coast SUP Day

Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is a popular water sport that involves standing on a board and using a paddle to move through the water. The Moray coast of Scotland is an ideal location for SUP due to its stunning scenery, diverse wildlife, and variety of coastal landscapes.

There are several popular SUP spots along the Moray coast, including Lossiemouth, Findhorn Bay, and the Spey Bay. Lossiemouth is a beautiful beach town with a long stretch of sandy beach and excellent surfing conditions. Findhorn Bay is a peaceful estuary with calm waters, making it perfect for beginners. Spey Bay is a nature reserve that is home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins and seals, making it a great location for wildlife spotting. But nicer than them all is hopeman – with stunning surf, cliffs, beaches and caves to explore.

Overall, stand up paddleboarding on the Moray coast of Scotland offers an unforgettable experience for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and history buffs alike. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced paddleboarder, there’s something for everyone on this stunning stretch of coastline.

If you’re looking for a fun and active way to explore the beautiful Moray Coast in Scotland, a stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) day is the perfect choice. Here’s a sample itinerary of the day:

10:00 AM – Meet at Hopeman Harbour: Meet up with your group and your SUP instructor at Hopeman Harbour. You will receive a brief on safety and the basics of SUP.

Warm-up and SUP Instruction: After a quick warm-up, your instructor will provide you with some basic SUP instruction in the Harbour before venturing out onto the sea; including how to stand up on the board, paddle techniques, and safety tips.

With your instructor leading the way, you’ll start your paddleboarding adventures along the Moray Coast. The tour includes stops at some of the most scenic spots of the coast, including caves and cliffs. Your instructor will give you details on the history and geology of the coast.

Lunch Break: Take a break for a packed lunch (bring one with you we will supply dry bags for you) and relax on one of the secluded beaches of the coast. Enjoy the stunning views of the Scottish coastline.

Continue Paddleboarding: After lunch, continue the SUP adventure along the coast. You can also try some fun SUP games with your group and work on your skills as well like surf landings and launching from the beach through the surf both of which as great fun as well as critical skills to learn.

Final Stretch: Enjoy the last leg of your journey with more exploration along scenic spots and rock hoping opportunities along the coast.

3:00 PM – End of the day: You will arrive back at Hopeman Harbour, where your SUP adventure will come to an end.

We are proud to recommend local accommodation options within the area for people when you are up for your Moray Coast SUP Adventure Day:

Aviemore:

Youth Hostel A budget friendly option for people.

Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemroe – good for groups and families alike.

Premier Inn – always a good shout.

Rothiemurchus Campsite – situated in the stunning forest, this is a beautiful budget friendly option.

Glenmore Campsite – situated at Scotland’s highest beach, Loch Morlich has phenomenal views across to Cairngorm Mountain.

Newtonmore & Surrounding Areas:

https://www.wherestagsroar.co.uk/ award winning accommodation in the Highlands – perfect to stay at while up on an outdoor adventure.

Invernahavon Caravan Park – a bit quieter than the others as it is a little further away from the hustle and bustle of Aviemore.

Dalraddy Holiday Park – a family and dog friendly campsite.

We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you.  However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring to your Moray Coast SUP Adventure Day:

• Something to go underneath a wetsuit – swimwear or a spare pair of underwear. (We do provide swimshorts to wear over the top of the wetsuit for greater style and modesty.)
• Travel insurance. (We are insured for all our trips, but we recommend everyone has their own travel insurance as well.)
• Transportation to the venue. (We may be able to help with this though – if you need transportation please drop us an enquiry and we can see what we can do to help.)
• Lunch, water.
• Personal medication

Here at Highland Outdoor Adventures, we pride ourselves on providing as much as we can but you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you do prefer. The list below is what we provide you with on the day.

• Hala SUP’s -The world’s best stand up Paddleboards – perfect for your Moray Coast SUP Adventure Day.
• Paddles.
• Wetsuits
• Buoyancy aids.
• Helmets.
• Cags if it is windy or raining.
• SUP leashes on a quick release belt.
• Neoprene wetsuit boots.
• Swimshorts to go over the top of wetsuits.
• Dry bags so you can bring equipment you might want along with you.
• All instruction.
• All first aid and safety equipment.
• Photographs of the day provided for you at no extra cost! If the weather is good we will have a DSLR professional camera  so we can take photos and videos of your adventure and you can look back at the day for years to come. If the weather is less favourable we will bring a GoPro (as it is waterproof) so we will still be able to take photos for you.
• Fully certified instructors who are the best in the country on a SUP.
• There are public toilets at the harbour.