Groups & Corporate

Group Surf Lessons. Looking for a unique, unforgettable way to celebrate a special occasion or bond with your team? Join us at Coast to Coast Surf School for our adult group lessons. Share the thrill of catching waves with your friends, colleagues and loved ones.

We specialise in delivering tailor-made surf lessons for corporate events, birthdays, and other group gatherings.

We provide all the necessary equipment and expert instruction to ensure everyone has a fantastic, safe and enjoyable time in the water. All are welcome, regardless of their surfing experience.

Adult Group lessons

We specialise in providing tailor-made surf and multi-activity lessons for large groups. All group types are welcome, from birthdays, hen/stag parties, family gatherings, and more.

At Coast to Coast, we run Scotland’s leading  surfing programme with a ladder of development from local lessons to national team. Moreover, we can provide risk assessments, insurances and are registered with AALA.

To find out more about our facilities, packages and group discounts, please get in touch.

Corporate Packages

Looking to boost team morale, nurture camaraderie, or celebrate business achievements in a unique way? Explore our tailor-made corporate surf packages at Coast to Coast Surf School!

Our corporate packages offer an unconventional yet memorable route to team-building. Above all, we believe in creating bespoke experiences that align with your organisation’s specific requirements. As a result, promoting team spirit and cooperation! So, whether you’re a small team or a larger corporation, we can customise your surf experience to ensure your event is one-of-a-kind.

Our experienced coaches are ready to guide your team through safety manoeuvres, basic techniques, and the unique thrill of riding a wave. Moreover, all equipment is included, therefore all you need to do is show up and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Requirements

Minimum age is 7 years old. All participants must be able to swim 50 meters unaided.

Duration

Lessons last two hours.

Location

We are based at Belhaven Surf Centre, next to the south side of Belhaven Beach. There’re available hot community showers – £1 coin for one minute.

Equipment

We provide wetsuits, boards and accessories. All included in the lesson price.

Group Size

Maximum 8 to 1 instructor.

Conditions

In the event of no waves or extreme weather we offer alternative sport, rescheduling, voucher or a refund.

FAQs

Standard lessons last for two hours. This is from the lesson start time to finish time in the water. Please allow roughly 15-30mins extra for the walk back and changing.

Most classes are groups, with ratios of one instructor to 8 pupils. More advanced surf and paddleboard classes can be smaller number. For classes with younger participants we normally provide assistants to compliment the instructors. Moreover, we can offer weekday private classes and these will appear on our website when we have availability.

Please bring a towel, swim costume and sun protection. Also, it can also be useful also to bring £1 coins for the surf centre hot showers and the beach car park. There are local places to eat within 5-15 minutes walk and there is also a food van that sells coffee, cakes and toasties at certain times of the year in the beach car park. 

We provide excellent wetsuits and accessories appropriate to conditions so you are warm and comfortable throughout the year. All surfboards, skateboards, paddleboards and bodyboards are also included in the cost of lesson. Furthermore, safety equipment is provided for coasteering and skateboarding classes.

You can find level guides for SUP and Surf under the corresponding tabs on our website.

We recommend checking surf forecast www.surf-forecast.com. Type in Belhaven Bay. Usually, 1-2ft+ is a good indication there will be waves. You can also check out our surf forecast here.

For all lessons and hires we require all participants to be able to swim a minimum of 50 metres unaided.

We have a team of experienced instructors who have current surf lifesaving qualifications and surf and play in our waters regularly. Furthermore, all of our activities are regularly risk assessed to ensure customer safety. We also are assessed by AALA every two years.

We advise you not to take part if pregnant. Most importantly, we understand many pregnant women have taken part in sport successfully but due to the potential to fall or for a board to hit the body in our main three sports, we prefer to be cautious. We will welcome you back with open arms when you have brought your new arrival into the world!

All classes on the east coast meet at: 

Belhaven Surf Centre 

36 Back Road (on Shore Road)
Belhaven, Dunbar
East Lothian
EH42 1NX

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Find your surf level

Surf coaching can help you improve quickly but it’s important to start at the right level.

We have 4 stages of development: beginner, improver, intermediate and advanced.

The way we teach, where and what we offer varies depending on your level.

Beginner

Ideal for?

  • Those new to the sport of surfing
  • Those who have surfed before but struggle to catch or stand in white water waves

Aims: To have fun surfing safely while developing your technique and knowledge – becoming a white water warrior!

Availability: Daily lessons subject to waves and tours.

Improver

Ideal for? 

  • Those who can catch waves and stand with good posture consistently and in control in white water
  • Those who are surfing unbroken waves but are struggling to catch unbroken waves, trim along or control speed.

Aims: To position, paddle, pop up and glide better along unbroken waves safely while developing your technique and knowledge – becoming a green wave glider!

Availability: Weekly lessons subject to waves and tours.

Intermediate

Ideal for?

  • Those that can surf with control along an unbroken wave.
  • For those that wish to improve their speed and manoeuvrability.

Aims: To have fun learning to use your body, the wave and your board to surf dynamically learning the foundation skills in surfing – becoming a blue wave ripper!

Availability: Weekly lessons subject to waves, bespoke offseason lessons, online coaching and tours.

Advanced

Ideal for? 

  • Those that have the foundation manoeuvres dialled but wish to know more.

Aims: To use the wave differently surfing deeper, further, higher and lower.

Availability:

Tours and bespoke offseason lessons, online coaching.