BRORA SUP FIELD GUIDE
Balance, Breath and Loch Glass: Learning to Paddleboard on Loch Brora
A 90‑minute, instructor‑led paddleboard lesson at Loch Brora that covers safety, technique and playful exploration for beginners through intermediates.
Balance, Breath and Loch Glass: Learning to Paddleboard on Loch Brora.
On the sheltered water of Loch Brora, tailor-made paddleboard lessons blend clear instruction with low‑stress exploration. Lessons are built for absolute beginners through intermediates, emphasize safety and technique, and can be adjusted to include games, tricks or private one‑to‑one coaching—all with wetsuits, buoyancy aids and boards supplied by the operator.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stunning Loch Brora as your classroom
Sessions take place on Loch Brora, a calm, unspoiled loch that lets instructors keep the group close to shore while you learn balance and basic strokes in a scenic setting.
Tailored coaching from standing up to step‑back turns
Lessons cover parts of the board, safety, paddling basics and re‑boarding after a fall; depending on ability the instructor will progress you to technique, movement and playful skills.
Kid‑centred sessions and flexible family options
Children’s lessons emphasize fun—jumping on and off, games and exploration—with options to tow nervous kids or have them sit with an instructor; family lessons can sometimes include children younger than eight by prior arrangement.
What the day feels like
What the lesson feels like
Expect a brief shoreside briefing and kit‑up followed by calm, supervised practice close to shore. Instructors work step by step—stance, strokes, safety and re‑boarding—then introduce games or technique work as confidence grows. Private lessons narrow the focus to your chosen skills; public sessions deliver group drills and shared learning, finishing with the practical goal of paddling safely in wind and getting back on your board.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson suits—and who should check first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring shoes or trainers you don’t mind getting wet; if you own a wetsuit bring it. Instructors recommend trainers or sliders to protect feet when walking into the loch.
The operator supplies wetsuits, buoyancy aids and paddleboards for all sessions—these are required to be worn during the lesson except in exceptional circumstances.
Loch Brora is a beautiful, unspoiled area without changing areas or toilet facilities—plan accordingly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a lesson?
Lessons run for 90 minutes.
Where do we meet?
Lessons meet at Loch Brora.
Is equipment provided?
Yes—wetsuits, buoyancy aids and boards are provided by the operator.
What are the group sizes?
Public lessons hold up to eight people; private lessons are available for one or two participants.
Can children join?
Yes—kids lessons focus on fun and exploration; instructors can tow nervous children or have them sit with an instructor. Family lessons may sometimes include children younger than eight by prior discussion.
Do I have to wear a wetsuit and buoyancy aid?
Yes—safety requires participants to wear a wetsuit and buoyancy aid on sessions unless there are exceptional circumstances.