Surf

Our charity’s mission is to deliver adaptive surfing experiences for adults and children with disabilities that would otherwise limit their access to the waves. We deliver 1-1 adaptive sessions from the bay of the Cove, the area nearest to the shoreline at Lost Shore's wave pool.

These knee high ‘white water’ waves are a perfect controlled environment for a beginner adaptive surfer. All equipment is provided including adaptive surfboards, wetsuits, boots, globes, hoods and helmets. Some of our sessions will be supported by our amazing in-water volunteers.

As a surfer progresses they will have the ability to ride the Cruiser wave in the reef of the Cove. These thigh high ‘green’ waves are up to thigh high and allow surfers to trim along the face of the unbroken wave.

Adaptive surf sessions at Lost Shore last approximately 90 minutes, with 60 minutes of surfing the waves.

Types of Surfing

We offer four different types of surfing.

Seated tandem surfing

Seated tandem surfing is perfect for surfers with complex needs or those who find sitting, kneeling or lying unsupported uncomfortable or difficult. It is an amazing way to experience the thrill of surfing in a safe and secure way! The surfboard is controlled by a qualified surf instructor riding behind the seat on the surfboard, whilst additional team members provide in-water support.

Ratio
4 coaches/volunteers : 1 surfer

Prone surfing

Specialist prone surfing sessions are available for surfers who find sitting, kneeling or standing tricky but who want to surf as independently as possible. Our adaptive prone boards come equipped with handles and a chest riser to allow the surfer to surf in a comfortable lying position. Coaches and volunteers work in pairs, with one pushing the surfboard and one catching in the shallows.

Ratio
2 coaches/volunteers : 1 surfer

Tandem surfing

This surfing style is ideal for surfers who need assistance with balance or following instructions. Surfers will be supported throughout the session by a qualified surf instructor, with the instructor riding on the back of the board. We encourage surfers to surf in the way that is most comfortable and enjoyable for them, they may be seated, kneeling or standing.

Ratio
1 coach : 1 surfer

Indepndent surfing

This surfing style is for surfers who can control a surfboard independently in a kneeling or standing position. Our coaches adjust and adapt the level of support given, depending on the individual needs of our surfers. There are different ways to surf, and we encourage our surfers to surf in a way that is comfortable for them.

Ratio
1 coach : 1 surfer

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Pricing and Availability

Inclusive Surfing Scotland's standard pricing is in-line with other sessions costs at Lost Shore. However, we employ a variable pricing model in order to further reduce the barriers to entry to surfing.

Please pay what you can to support our service and ensure we can continue to offer adaptive surfing sessions into the future.

Although we endeavour to facilitate every individual, we are a charitable organisation and our programmes are subject to availability of staff, resources and funding at any one time.

Please give a minimum of one week's notice for an adaptive session at the Lost Shore.