
Och Aye Canoe
Kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding experiences, & first aid training across Scotland, from base in Fife, Scotland.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned paddler, I’ve got everything you need - lessons, equipment (included in price), guided tours, paddle awards, and gift vouchers. Don’t forget to check out our Och Aye Canoe merch!
I’m proud to be the 2024 Paddle UK Quality Experience Award winner, recognised for delivering top-quality paddling experiences, and the 2024 Scottish Businesswoman of the Year.
Contact me for custom bookings and 1-2-1 lessons, preferred dates, or group sessions - I’ll do my best to accommodate!
What's On?
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Tides Module (British Canoeing Awarding Body) - Kirkcaldy, Fife - Sunday 24th August (1pm to 4pm)
Regular price From £41.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Beginner's Sit-On Kayaking - Lochore - Tuesday 26th August (Evening)
Regular price £30.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Paddle Discover Award by KAYAK - Lochore - Saturday 30th August (10am to 1pm)
Regular price From £75.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Paddle Safer Award - Lochore - Saturday 30th August (2pm to 5pm)
Regular price From £75.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Paddle Explore Award (KAYAKS) - Lochore - Sunday 12th October (10am to 1pm)
Regular price From £75.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per

what's everyone been saying?
RECENT REVIEWS
May 2025 - "Absolutely fantastic day with Och Aye Canoe..."
"Absolutely fantastic day with Och Aye Canoe. Highly recommend the day achieving the Kayak Touring Award. Great company (plenty of laughs!) and Sarah's expertise and guidance makes the day a great learning environment. Loved it!!"
April 2025 - "Just back from my first session...
"Just back from my first session with Sarah at Lochore Meadows which was fantastic.. Sarah gave great advice and tips and her instructions were clear ensuring I had success on the paddle board! Can't wait to book again!"
November 2024 - "We had a brilliant evening at Falkirk Wheel...
"We had a brilliant evening at Falkirk Wheel. Highly recommend. It was something really different to do. Oh and the soup and sandwiches afterwards were tasty".
August 2024 - "Highly recommend a paddle..."
"Highly recommend a paddle with Sarah, fab fun but made to feel safe and lots of learning and hints for success! Can't wait to come back for a twilight paddle!".
July 2024 - "Sarah's comprehensive knowledge of open canoe paddling..."
"Sarah's comprehensive knowledge of open canoe paddling technique coupled with her friendly and engaging teaching style ensured that we enjoyed an excellent tuition session which successfully targeted the skill areas identified for improvement. It's so much better now we can go in a straight line... AND we have a certificate!".
Blog posts
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Weirs - A Safety Reminder
🚨 The Hidden Danger: Why Paddlers Need to Respect Weirs Och Aye Canoe is all about enjoying the water safely — whether you’re paddleboarding down a calm river or tackling...
Weirs - A Safety Reminder
🚨 The Hidden Danger: Why Paddlers Need to Respect Weirs Och Aye Canoe is all about enjoying the water safely — whether you’re paddleboarding down a calm river or tackling...
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Sunburnt in Scotland? Aye, it happens!
Don’t Be Fooled by the Scottish Weather: How the Sun Can Catch You Out on the Water We all know the Scottish weather is famously unpredictable. One minute it’s chucking...
Sunburnt in Scotland? Aye, it happens!
Don’t Be Fooled by the Scottish Weather: How the Sun Can Catch You Out on the Water We all know the Scottish weather is famously unpredictable. One minute it’s chucking...
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Rip Tides - What are they? How to be safe
They’re not something we talk about often, but they can be extremely dangerous if you don’t know what to look for. As someone who spends a lot of time on...
Rip Tides - What are they? How to be safe
They’re not something we talk about often, but they can be extremely dangerous if you don’t know what to look for. As someone who spends a lot of time on...
Gift ideas
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Greeting cards
All card prices include P&P to a UK Mainland address.