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Scotland
Portknockie Paddleboard Lesson: Skills & Harbour Views
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Overview
Stand Up Paddleboarding Lesson in Historic Portknockie Harbour offers a fun and safe way to explore the beautiful Moray Firth coastline. Perfect for beginners, this experience provides a structured introduction to SUP in the calm waters of Portknockie's historic harbour. Participants will learn essential paddleboarding skills while enjoying the scenic views.
During the 2-hour lesson, an experienced instructor will guide participants through control techniques, safety procedures, and self-rescue methods. The lesson includes all necessary equipment, such as a 5mm thick winter wetsuit, buoyancy aid, paddleboard, leash, and paddle. Wetsuit boots and gloves are also provided if needed. Participants will start on their knees to build confidence before standing up to explore the harbour and venture out further if conditions allow.
This small-group lesson ensures personalized attention and a comfortable learning environment. It's an ideal introduction to paddleboarding and a chance to appreciate the charm of Portknockie's harbour. Note that food and drinks are not included. This experience is a fantastic way to learn new skills, enjoy the water, and take in the coastal scenery. 
Highlights
Learn to Paddleboard: Get a lesson from a trained instructor and learn how to stand up paddleboard.
Stay Warm: 5mm wetsuits are provided, along with gloves and boots to ensure warmth.
Small Group: Learn with a small group for one-on-one help.
Explore Portknockie Harbour: Have fun seeing the pretty views of the harbour while you learn.
Sentiment Analysis
People who have tried this paddleboarding lesson really liked it and how the instructors taught them. Customers had fun learning to paddleboard.
Customers enjoyed learning how to paddleboard.
The instructors are very friendly.
People felt very comfortable.
The Journey
Portknockie Harbour
Portknockie Harbour is a historic harbor located on the Moray Firth coastline, offering sheltered flat-water conditions ideal for paddleboarding. Its significance lies in providing a safe and scenic environment for learning and enjoying water activities.
Know Before You Go
This paddleboarding experience includes a 5mm wetsuit, wetsuit boots, wetsuit gloves (if needed), a buoyancy aid, paddleboard, leash, and paddle. Food and drinks are not included, so bring your own. The meeting point is at the historic Portknockie Harbour.
Hot Tip
Make sure to listen to the instructor and stay close to the group if you're nervous.
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