SUP is short for Stand Up Paddleboarding. SUP has been growing in popularity at an increasingly fast rate in the last 10 years and is now a large part of the Scottish paddling scene.
Boards in Scotland currently are predominately ISUPs (inflatable boards made through a drop stitch construction) although there are more Paddleboarders using hardboards for a variety of reasons. Boards come in all shapes and sizes depending on where you want to go paddling.
SUP is accessible for all ages and abilities and gives everyone the ability to enjoy paddling at their own pace while exploring or getting the adrenaline rush they are looking for.
In 2023, the SCA received joint recognition by sportscotland as a governing body for SUP in Scotland.