White Water SUP Adventure

The River Spey is one of Scotland’s most iconic and picturesque rivers, and it’s also home to some excellent white water for paddleboarding. If you’re looking for a fun and challenging white water SUP course, the River Spey is an excellent choice.

The course is designed for paddlers of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced white water enthusiasts. So if you are a local or a holidayer staying around Aviemore and the Cairngorms, this is for you regardless. The river is graded as a 2, which means it’s perfect for those who are new to white water SUP but still want a bit of a challenge on the course. You’ll be navigating rapids, waves, and obstacles, but they’re not so intense that they’re overwhelming.

The course is led by some of the most experienced and qualified instructors in the country who will teach you all the skills and techniques you need to paddle white water safely and confidently. You’ll start with the basics, such as how to read the water, how to paddle efficiently, and how to balance on your board. As you progress, you’ll learn more advanced skills, such as how to catch waves and how to turn quickly.

The white water SUP course typically lasts for a full day, and you’ll be provided with all the equipment you need, including a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet, paddleboard and paddle etc. You’ll also be given a safety briefing before you start, so you’ll know exactly what to do in case of an emergency.

One of the best things about the River Spey white water SUP course is the stunning scenery. The river runs through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Scotland, and you’ll be surrounded by woodlands, wildlife, rapids and for those interested there are nearby distilleries you could visit afterwards. It’s a truly immersive experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and invigorated.

So, if you’re looking for a fun and challenging white water SUP course, the River Spey is an excellent choice. With experienced instructors, beautiful scenery, and exciting rapids, it’s the perfect place to learn new skills and have an unforgettable adventure.

We pride ourselves on providing as much kit as possible for you.  However, the list below is what we recommend you should bring:

• 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 for the white water SUP course. (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
• Sun cream, midge net

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 white water stand up Paddleboards – perfect for this course.
• Paddles.
• Wetsuits
• Buoyancy aids.
• Helmets.
• 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 and maybe even a drone, 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 changing room at the venue split into male and female with a compositing toilet.