Lesson Irvine beach

scottish
paddlesport
Specialists

Adventure Paddle Co are paddlesports specialists based in Ayrshire, south west Scotland and have been operating fully since 2018.  

We offer high quality, unique and truly memorable paddlesport experiences and adventures by exploring the west coast of Scotland’s incredible coastline and stunning inland lochs, captivating rivers and remote lochans.  Scotland really does provide a perfect place for paddlesport adventures.

Our qualified staff have a huge passion for all aspects of paddlesports and we love to inspire our customers to get outdoors regularly to discover, explore and enjoy their local waterways and locations further afield as well as connect with other like-minded people which builds a sense of community.

Proudly, we are offering structured and progressive training courses towards nationally recognised Paddleboarding Instructor awards where we train, grade and accredit aspirant instructors which helps to grow the sport and support personal journeys. In support,  we offer a ‘Paddler to Pro’ training course bespoke to those seeking to attain NGB qualifications. 

Adventure Paddle Co provides services ranging from; Intro to SUP lessons where we introduce beginners and families to the sport within very sheltered water environments in addition to an exciting range of guided tours throughout the year at key locations known intimately to us.  Whether you are a Sea Turtle who likes to take it easy or an Orca looking for more longer distance and overnight adventures, we have something for every ability and confidence level. We offer equipment hire with our bookings and favourable booking terms and conditions.

For more focused paddlers we offer advance training sessions through our SUP LABS which are a Uk first. These structured coaching style sessions are tailored to give participants the confidence and skills to fully prepare for your own paddle adventures by being able to paddle more efficiently and effortlessly and to cope with with challenging conditions such as the wind, chop, currents and flow.  Our SUP LAB sessions are led by Paddle Uk qualified Coaches and are ideal for GB racers, enduro event paddlers and intermediate level paddlers looking for support in technical and tactical performance gains. 

We are passionate about protecting the environment we operate in and endorse ‘Leave No Trace’ ethos through our accreditation as ‘Leave No Trace’ practitioners.  Proudly, we are aligned to the ethos and sustainability charter of the UNESCO Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere as certified Biosphere Guides, meaning we understand the importance and responsibility we have when bringing our clients into a special place and conduct ourselves accordingly. 

On each of our activities we run a ‘Take 5’ where we collect plastics and any litter we find at our key venues. 








“Our mission is to provide the most authentic, top quality experience for adventurous people like you who wish to discover the remarkable landscape ,culture and wildlife of scotland.“

Our Team

you are in safe hands with our professional, friendly and experienced guides
craig lawless, director & LEAD GUIDE

Craig is the owner of Adventure Paddle Co.

In a career spanning 28 years delivering outdoor adventure activities worldwide, Craig shares an infectious enthusiasm for enjoying the outdoors and has gained a huge amount of experience working in different outdoor and remote environments.
Craig currently heads up the Ayrshire Armada SUP Club in a voluntary role in addition to working full-time in tourism supporting Scottish businesses and is also an On-call Firefighter with Scottish Fire & Rescue providing 100hrs per week availability to his local community.

Credentials:
- Member of Paddle Scotland
- Paddle Uk Certified SUP Coach
- Paddle Uk Course provider Instructor trainer and examiner
- SUP Safer & Paddle Safer accredited provider
- WSA Adventure Guide
- Certified Biosphere Guide and Leave No Trace Practitioner.
- Paddle Uk Kayak/Canoe Coach
- Safeguarding Certified by Sport Scotland, PS, SSS.
- PS SUP Coastal leader*
- Certified in Dynamic Risk Management
-PS SUP White Water Leader*
- Sports Scotland PDA in Tutoring
- Paddle Scotland SUP Committee member (voluntary)
- Co founder Ayrshire Armada SUP Club
- Outdoor Emergency First Aid/ICAT Trauma competent
*pending

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
-Coasteering/Gorge walking guide
- Paddle Uk Raft Guide L1
- MLT Summer
- Caving Leader
- DofE Trainer and Assessor
- British Cycling MTB Leader with Exped modules, Winter and Night.
- SSS Alpine Performance Coach
- BA Outdoor Education/HND Sports Coaching Outdoors
- Diploma in Digital Marketing
- SFRS Competent Firefighter


Board of Choice - Red Paddle Co compact 11ft...does everything...

Pete
pete yetton, coach

AKA Paddleboard Pedro

Pete is no stranger to the great outdoors having spent much of his upbringing in South Africa, England and laterly Scotland. As a former Royal Navy serviceman, Pete has the essential leadership qualities of calmness, coolness and the ability to manage people in dynamic environments. His enthusiasm and energy for life is infectious. On calm days you'll find him on the sea paddling to Lady Isle, off Troon...his favourite paddle!

Credentials:
- Paddle Uk Paddlesport Instructor
- Bushcraft and Expeditioning skills
- Emergency First Aid

Favourite brand - Fat Stick

Our Supporters

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