Learn how to stand up paddle and have SUP lessons and tours at Skymonster Watersports, an ASI accredited learn to stand up paddle school, located at Dalkeith Midlothian, only 15 mins drive from Edinburgh. 

The SUP school is owned by Jake Oszczepalinski.  He has been stand up paddling for around 15 years and is a recreational and touring paddler with a passion for surf and kite surfing. 

 Initially it was something to do when the conditions meant that he couldn’t windsurf, kitesurf or surf. However, it soon became a passion and 15 years later it’s a firm favourite. 

He moved to Scotland for university and found that the paddling conditions were ideal around Edinburgh and along the beautiful East Lothian Coast.

Jake set up Skymonster Watersports in 2004 to “share the stoke!” and share his passion for watersports and stand up paddling with the local community and to promote water safety. 

Jake holds a IKO Level 3 Head Kitesurfing Instructor, ASI SUP instructor and has a BA in Communications and Marketing.

Skymonster Watersports offers group and private lessons, SUP Wise learn to SUP certificate courses, SUP tours, rentals and team building for families, kids, adults, backpackers, parties, hens and stag parties, school groups, and corporates. 

Skymonster Watersports shop, has an extensive range of watersports gear.  If you need SUP gear, you can be sure to find the right gear including SUP boards, wetsuits and paddles to suit your skills and abilities.  

They also offer other water activities including kite surfing. 

Some comments from customers     

“Would highly recommend. The team are relaxed, friendly, knowledgeable and really focus on each individual so they get the best advice during their time on the water. I felt so much more confident after two hours with them, and had loads of fun at the same time.” Kath

“Stunning day at Gladmuir.
My wife and I really enjoyed our beginner sup lesson with Rick. Surpassed our expectations of what we would come away with.  Great value.  And superb instructors with a wealth of knowledge, paddle stroke tips are brilliant.
Stellar experience..” Christopher
 

Toilets, showers, changing facilities, cafe and social hub with gym and fully refurbished classrooms at their training centre and shop in Dalkeith. 

Skymonster Watersports shop and SUP school is based at Dalkeith, Midlothian, only 15 mins from Edinburgh.

SUP activities are held at nearby Gladhouse Reservoir, Mid Lothian, an enclosed flat water location ideal for beginner paddlers.  It is the largest freshwater body of water in Midlothian, with an abundance of trout and bird life.  

Sessions are also held at Seacliff Beach, East Lothian on flat water ocean conditions and more challenging conditions if you wish to develop your SUP skills.   It is a largely unspoilt and natural private beach, with views of Bass Rock and the ruins of Tantallon Castle.

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