SUP XL
The Red Paddle Co Ride XL 17′ paddleboard has coming to Inverness!
Suitable for groups of up to six paddlers, Explore Highland’s jumbo paddleboard allows the whole family or a group of friends to take to the Highland waters for an adventure like no other.
Every guided group needs are different so even although we have three distinct Ride XL outings available (Canal Capers, Loch Lunacy & River Rush), each will be bespoke for your group needs and paddling abilities and confidence.
To help ensure everyone’s safety, your coach/guide will accompany you on the water from a separate paddleboard to ensure everyone’s safety throughout.
Canal Capers – More suited to families with younger children between 8-14 years old. Canal Capers is a two hour outing which offers a fun and enjoyable paddleboard experience out on very sheltered waters.
Various locations available along the Caledonian Canal in Inverness and Fort Augustus areas.
Priced from £150-180 per private group
Loch Lunacy – For a group of adults or families with children over 14 years old. Loch Lunacy is a half day outing and can incorporate a little paddle skills instruction, some exploring, and at the end definitely involve some lunatic behaviour (meaning a bit of capsizing and swimming)!
Available at a number of local lochs to Inverness including Loch Achilty, Loch Duntelchaig, Loch Ness, Loch Tarff, Loch Oich, and many more options.
Priced from £150-300 per private group
River Rush – For adults only. River Rush is a day full day out on the river. River Rush is suitable for a small group of adults take on a local grade 2 river.
Various suitable rivers include River Ness, River Beauly, River Spey, River Moriston
Priced from £200-300 per private group
What Equipment do we supply
For all SUP XL guided trips we supply the following kit for all bookings:
- Ride XL paddleboard
- a personal buoyancy aid, and a suitably sized adjustable paddle
- a large dry bag for the group is provided
- adult wetsuits are available if required. Please confirm sizes at the time of booking.
- a safe coached/guided on the water adventure
- a paddling helmet for river paddling
- copies of photos taken during the trip
What you need to bring
When paddling, you should expect some splashing but more likely a fall of the board. The weather can also change rapidly out on the water so its best to be prepared for the worst. Please bring suitable outdoor clothing to keep you warm for your time outdoors in the Scottish Highlands. As we are going on a wee journey, we will be outdoors for the full duration and not able to just nip back to the start for shelter if it starts to rain.
Essential Items:
- own wetsuit or shorts/leggings
- waterproof jacket and waterproof over-trousers are highly recommended
- baselayer/fleece jumper
- a hat/ cap to keep your head warm
- old light footwear/trainers that you don’t mind getting wet/splashed
We recommend also bringing along;
- water or juice as you may get thirsty
- any medication you may require
- towel & complete change of clothes for afterward – can be left in your car at the start/finish point!
Jeans and hiking boats are NOT suitable for watersports and will not be allowed on the water.
Booking a Private SUP XL Experience
You can enquiry about your private SUP XL experience availability by completing the provisional booking form on the contact page!