Paddle 'n Skidaddle with Russ

01/09/2026

Invergordon & Alness… it’s your turn! 🌊🏄‍♂️
​We’re heading to the RNLI Invergordon Open Day on Saturday, 12th September for our last big event of the season!
​If you saw “Paddle Board Demo” on the flyer, don’t worry—you won’t just be watching! 😂 We’re bringing the exact same hands-on setup as the Seaboard Gala:
​Taster Sessions: Have a go on our single and tandem boards.
​The Giant Mammoth Board: Get the whole crew or family on the water together.
​All Kit Provided: Buoyancy aids, safety gear, and coaching on hand for all abilities.
​Come support the fantastic RNLI crew, check out the station, and get out on the water with us!
​📍 Where: RNLI Invergordon Lifeboat Station
🗓 When: Saturday, 12th September
​Who’s coming down for a paddle? Let us know below! 👇

29/08/2026

🌅 SUNDAY MORNING SOCIAL PADDLE – SHANDWICK BAY 🏄‍♂️
​Fancy getting out on the water for a relaxed start to your Sunday?
​Join us tomorrow morning at Shandwick Bay from 07:00 to 11:00!
​Whether you have your own board, fancy trying one of ours, or just want to pop down to the beach, have a yarn, and see what paddleboarding is all about—everyone is welcome!
​Completely FREE community social paddle
​Board or no board—just pop along
​Super relaxed, no pressure, just chilling on the water
​Perfect way to kick off your Sunday morning
​If you caught the action at the gala and fancy giving it a go in your own time, come say hello! 🤙
​📍 Location: Shandwick Bay
⏰ Time: 07:00 – 11:00

29/08/2026

🏄‍♂️ WHAT A DAY AT THE SEABOARD GALA! 🌊
​A massive thank you to everyone who came down to Balintore Harbour today to jump on a board, have a yarn, and support the gala!
​From complete beginners finding their sea legs to the youngsters cruising the harbour, it was brilliant seeing so many smiling faces out on the water.
​Highlights from Today:
​The 18ft Mammoth Board in Action: Seeing a full crew team up, find their rhythm, and cruise across the harbour was pure gold.
​Taster Sessions: Brilliant confidence-building runs on the singles and tandems—shout-out to all our new paddle buddies who gave it a proper go!
​Community Spirit: Huge thanks to the Seaboard Gala Committee for putting on a cracking event and having us along.
​Massive appreciation to Tina and the home crew for keeping base camp, sign-ins, and the brews running like clockwork on the beach.
​Check out the photos from today’s sessions below! Drone and on-board GoPro video highlights will be dropping soon once we get them off the cards. 🤙
​Until next year! 🌊
​Paddle 'n Skidaddle with Russ
📍 Balintore Harbour & Easter Ross

29/08/2026

That's us all setup ready for the gala pop down and say hello.

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

🏄‍♂️ SEABOARD GALA DAY TOMORROW! 🏄‍♀️
​The Battle Bus is packed, the boards are pumped, and we’re heading down to Balintore Harbour tomorrow, Saturday!
​Ever fancied giving stand-up paddleboarding a go but weren’t sure where to start? Tomorrow is your day! Come find us between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM for friendly, relaxed sessions out on the water.
​Gala Day Options:
​Single Boards: £10 per board
​The 18ft Mammoth Board: £5 per seat/paddle (grab a crew of 4+ and get out together!)
​Kit & Gear:
​Got your own wetsuit or PFD / buoyancy aid? You’re more than welcome to bring and use your own kit!
​🌊 Supporting Our Community:
All takings from our sessions are being split 3 ways—covering basic event costs, supporting the Gala Committee fund, and a direct donation to the RNLI.
​No experience needed at all—just bring your enthusiasm (and a towel!).
​See you all down at the harbour tomorrow! 🤙

26/08/2026

Get On the Water at Seaboard Gala this Saturday!

🏄‍♂️✨Looking to try something new or have some massive group fun at Balintore Harbor? Paddle 'n Skidaddle is ready for you this Saturday, 29th August, but time slots are ready

our instructor Russ has over 25 years of experience will be on to help you get your sea legs.
Here are the two ways you can join the fun
1️⃣ Normal Board Taster Sessions 🏄Perfect for a quick-fire introduction to paddleboarding!Price: £10 per personDuration: 30-minute sessionsTimes available: 11:00 to 4pm (11:00 slots are already filling up 2 boards left.

2️⃣ Mammoth Board Group Sessions 🦕🚣‍♀️Grab your friends or family for the ultimate team challenge! Coordinated paddling and maximum laughs guaranteed.
Price: £5 per seat (30-minute session)Group size: Minimum 4 people, up to 10 max per session! Times available: Slots available every half hour from 11:00 to 16.00pm.
DM or what's app to book your slots.

26/08/2026

Sun is shining and we’re officially counting down the days to Saturday at Balintore Harbour! ☀️🏄‍♂️
​We’ve already got boards pre-booked and slots filling up, and the fleet is prepped and ready to hit the water for the Gala.
​Whether you fancy trying out a single board for the first time, jumping on with Russ for some confidence-building coaching, or piling a squad onto the giant 18ft Mammoth board for a laugh around the harbour, we’ve got you covered!
​Fully supervised taster sessions
​Top-quality kit, buoyancy aids, and safety sorted
​All ages (7+) and abilities welcome
​Come say hello to Russ & Tina at the slipway, grab a paddle, and let's get you on the water this Saturday!