Updates
Have a wee read to find out about what's been happening
Working with Steve Backshall
We worked with the adventure TV presenter Steve Backshall and True to Nature for their TV series: Whale. Our skippers and RIB spent a week helping capture footage of seals, orcas and dolphins for the programme in Spring 2023. It's available to watch on Sky and NOW TV. Our skippers and RIB are avilable for any media productions around the North of Scotland in 2024, just give us a shout for any inquiries.
A Gaelic surf lesson on BBC ALBA
Growing up on Tiree, Finn did all of his Primary school years in Gaelic. BBC ALBA approached us, wanting to feature us giving their presenter a surf lesson in the programme 'Mach a` Seo'. Finn managed to remember his teachings from school and carried out the lesson/ interview in Gaelic. You can check out the TV programme on BBC ALBA iplayer.
New base for North Coast Watersports!
For a year we were working behind the scenes to create our own business base. Thanks to Highlands & Islands Enterprise and Craigie Joinery, the build was complete in June 2023 and we moved in. This is a huge step forward for North Coast Watersports! We have our own building overlooking Dunnet beach and a perfect space to store our equipment. Theres also a wetsuit wash/ dry area, outside shower, inside wetsuit dry room, reception and toilet.
Have a read of this great article- heres a section below..
'Surfing, surfing, surfing: It’s what these guys- and the area- are famous for. Whether complete beginner, looking to progress, or refine those competition moves and meet some unique new challenges, there’s an activity and swell for you! The beauty of North Coast Watersports is that it’s all arranged around individual requirements, you simply ring, discuss, and book when and what you want. From individual and private to group lessons, there’s lots of flexibility on dates, times, location and activity. With highly qualified, highly enthused instructors, it’s incredible highs all the way.'
RIB Tours starting in Spring 2023!
We've purchased a brand new RIB and spent the Winter training up so we can offer this exciting new activity. Spot wildlife and take in the incredible coastline from a new persective. Fishing and snorkeling will be an optional extra in the future too.
Young EDGE Award Winner!!
We are super excited to announce we have won the top prize of the Young EDGE award 2022. This has secured us £15,000 and buisness support for our new venture for 2023... We can't thank Scottish EDGE enough!!.. Watch this space
We now operate in DURNESS!
We've been busy behind the scenes and now offer surf lessons and equipment hire in Durness aswell as Dunnet beach near Thurso. Since this is a new venture we will be starting out with operating mostly at Ceannabeinne beach a couple of days a week through 2022. This beautiful spot in the Scottish Highlands gets lovely waves. We can't wait to share it with you!
Iona wins the Ladies Scottish Surf champion Title!!
Our coach Iona wins the national title in April 2019 after returning home from travelling the world. Before out growing the junior category Iona previously won the under 18's girls title 3 years running! How about coming and learning to surf with our top coaches:)
Is it really cold?
With our thick 5mm wetsuits the answer is no...We have alot of people worried about the cold when surfing in the north sea with us but have a look at some of our previous customers reviews to put your mind at ease-
TV crew come to Dunnet and film us!
In May 2019 a TV crew from Glasgow came and filmed us giving their presenter a surf lesson! how cool is that:) and check out Dunnets amazing sand junes in the background.