Night Stand Up Paddle Trip

These guided three-hour paddles are open to all who have paddleboarding experience, from one of our course or previous day trips.

Meeting at Explore Highland office, we issue a suitably sized wetsuit, wetsuit shoes, paddling jacket and paddle to everyone. Depending on wind/weather a suitable location for paddleboarding will be decided.

These options include;

• Dochgarroch to Clachnaharry on the Caledonian Canal
• Beauly/Moray Firth
• Loch Ness from Dores
• Loch Ness from Dochgarroch

We supply:

• a solo paddleboard
• a personal buoyancy aid (PFD)
• an adjustable sup paddle
• A buoyancy aid beacon and glow stick
• a 10-litre dry bag per person for any essentials needing to be taken out on the water
• approx 2.5 hours on the water guided adventure
• tea/coffee/hot chocolate and biscuits/cake for a tea break
• copies of photos taken by your guide during the trip forwarded after

What you need to bring: When paddling, you should expect to be prepared for the outdoors and the Highland weather. The weather can be unpredictable so its best to be prepared for the worst so you enjoy. If you have your own paddling kit (wetsuit & wetsuit shoes/old trainers, please feel free to take those with you).

We recommend bring along;

• a dry set of clothes
• swimwear for under wetsuit
• a towel
• a cap/hat
• water or juice for when paddling
• any medication you may require

Group Size: Max 5 (Bookings close 24 hours before activity date. Should there not be sufficient numbers, you will be notified and issued a full refund)

Age: This trip is suitable for over 18’s/ adults only. 14-18 with parental guidance

Meeting Time: 6.30pm. Please arrive early to ensure time to park and change into wetsuit if required before trip.

Meet Location: Explore Highland Office, Clachnaharry Works Lock, Clachnaharry Road, Inverness, IV3 8RA!

Finish Time: Approx 10.00pm

Distance: Approx. paddling distance 3-5 miles

Craft: Solo paddleboards are used as default on this trip.

Weather: Depending on the wind direction and weather, a decision will be made as to where the trip will go. Transport from Explore Highland office is included should the paddle not be based from this location.

Personal Belongings: Camera’s, phones, car keys, and other personal belongings are taken out onto the water at your own risk. If in doubt, please leave these items in your own car when out on the water

Terms & Conditions: Terms and conditions can be found online at – www.explorehighland.com/terms-conditions/