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5 Things People Get Wrong About Paddleboarding

5 Things People Get Wrong About Paddleboarding

If you’ve ever watched someone gliding across the water on a paddleboard and thought: “That looks amazing… but I’d probably fall straight in.” You are definitely not alone. At Och...

5 Things People Get Wrong About Paddleboarding

If you’ve ever watched someone gliding across the water on a paddleboard and thought: “That looks amazing… but I’d probably fall straight in.” You are definitely not alone. At Och...

Why Being on the Water Calms the Nervous System

Why Being on the Water Calms the Nervous System

People often tell me they feel calmer on the water (I relate!), even if they don't know why.  Sometimes they only realise it afterwards - shoulders dropped, breathing slower, head...

Why Being on the Water Calms the Nervous System

People often tell me they feel calmer on the water (I relate!), even if they don't know why.  Sometimes they only realise it afterwards - shoulders dropped, breathing slower, head...

Och Aye Canoe 2025 Review!

Och Aye Canoe 2025 Review!

At the heart of Och Aye Canoe is the belief that paddlesports should be for everyone. In 2025, that meant continuing to deliver: Kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding sessions for complete beginners...

Och Aye Canoe 2025 Review!

At the heart of Och Aye Canoe is the belief that paddlesports should be for everyone. In 2025, that meant continuing to deliver: Kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding sessions for complete beginners...

Weirs - A Safety Reminder

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...

Sunburnt in Scotland? Aye, it happens!

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...

Rip Tides - What are they? How to be safe

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...