Surf Camps Scotland – Exploring the Coast with Coast to Coast
Surf exploration has been part of the Coast to Coast Surf School ethos since our first surf tours back in 2007. Since then we have spent years exploring the incredible Scottish coastline and discovering some truly unique surf locations.
Over the years our trips have taken us across the country – from the south east coast of Scotland all the way to remote surf camps in the Outer Hebrides.
To give people a real insight into the experience, we spoke with Martin Young, one of our most enthusiastic surf tour customers.
Martin is a 52-year-old nurse from Edinburgh who first tried surfing on a trip to Portugal with Lapoint after a friend recommended it. After returning to Scotland he later discovered his local surf school – Coast to Coast.
Types of Surf Tours We Run
Our surf camps in Scotland come in three different forms, each offering a slightly different adventure.
Mobile Surf Tours – travelling around Scotland to hunt down the best waves available.
Island Surf Tours – heading to some of our favourite surf spots in the Hebrides.
North Coast Surf Tours – exploring the famous waves along Scotland’s north coast.
Each tour brings its own challenges, scenery and memorable moments.
Three Surf Tours in One Season
During the 2023 season Martin decided to take part in three separate surf tours.
His first trip was the May Mobile Surf Tour, led by experienced instructor Josh. The group explored the east coast of Scotland and travelled south towards the Scottish Borders searching for the best waves.
Martin’s second trip was the June Island Surf Tour in the Hebrides. Instructors Clover and Malcolm led the group through a week of surfing and exploring some of the most beautiful islands in Scotland.
Martin remembers one moment from that trip particularly clearly.
After a sunset surf session, some of the group stayed on the beach and built a campfire while others were still in the water. S’mores were prepared, and by the time everyone returned from the waves the atmosphere was relaxed and unforgettable.
The group sat around the fire laughing together as the sunset faded and the stars appeared overhead.
Martin says it was his favourite moment from all three tours.
His third trip came later in the summer during the August Island Surf Tour, once again led by Josh with help from long-time Coast to Coast friend Kevin.
Once again the group scored excellent waves.
Martin – Why Surfing?
We asked Martin a few questions about what keeps him coming back to surf tours in Scotland.
Q – Why three tours? What makes them so enjoyable?
Martin:
The tours are fantastic. The instructors are excellent, the scenery is amazing, and the other people on the tours have all been great too.
Q – What has surfing taught you about yourself?
Martin:
Surfing really teaches perseverance. You have to put in a lot of time and energy before you reach a point where it actually feels like you are surfing properly.
Q – What do you think stops people getting into surfing?
Martin:
A lot of people simply don’t know how to start.
Some people might think surfing has a closed culture or that it is only for younger people. I started at 52 and everyone was welcoming from the beginning.
Q – What advice would you give someone thinking about starting?
Martin:
Get in touch with Coast to Coast.
Q – If you had to choose, who is your favourite instructor?
Martin:
I would have to see them all compete in some sort of Gladiator contest before deciding. They are all excellent.
Thank You Martin
On behalf of everyone at Coast to Coast who had the pleasure of spending time with Martin during the summer, we would like to say thank you.
Martin always brought great stories, lots of laughter and a positive attitude to every tour. It was a pleasure having him join us and we look forward to seeing him again in the 2024 season.
Join a Surf Camp in Scotland
If you would like to learn more about our surf camps in Scotland, you can visit our website here:
https://c2csurfschool.com/scottish-surf-camps/
You can also contact the team directly by email at:
We hope to see some of you on the tours next year and share more adventures along the Scottish coastline.
Plenty more surf trips to come.
