Adam El
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Blue Coast is the leading provider of coastal surf & adventure experiences in the North East of Scotland.
We specialise in Surf Lessons, SUP Lessons & Tours, SUP Yoga, Coasteering and Equipment Hire from our base in Cullen Bay on the Moray Firth coast, including locations such as Cullen, Portknockie and Sandend.
Booked surfing lesson for daughter (10yr) absolutely loved it.
Instructor was very knowledgeable and took the time with everyone to ensure they had an enjoyable experience.
Good safe environment.
Would recommend it regardless of age.
Great experience, would definitely recommend !!
We booked an introduction to SUP session and had an amazing time. Keir is an excellent instructor & was really patient. He explained everything really clearly & gave some good advice & tips. We had great fun & delighted to be standing up independently by the end....a huge achievement. Would definitely recommend & would re-book for a tour next time we're in the area.
Great instructors, great fun had by all… kids mastered standing up quickly… definitely recommend and will go again. Booked coasteering too and enjoyed scrambling, swimming and jumping in to the water. You’ll have a great day with the team!!
My daughter took part in the 4 day kids surf camp for kids and absolutely loved it. The instructors Keir and Emmy-Jo were great, really friendly and had my daughter who was a novice standing up on the board and doing tricks by the end of the camp. I can’t recommend it enough! We’ve just booked to try the coasteering next and expect that to be just as good. Thanks to Adam and his crew.
My husband and I had our second surf lesson this week, this time held by Kier. We had a great time and cannot recommend Blue Coast Surf enough! The equipment is top class - I promise you don’t get cold as the wetsuits and boots are such thick neoprene you don’t even feel the cold water!
We really enjoyed learning and wanted to practice our surfing in our own time so we hired the wetsuits & board later in the week too, £20 for 3 hours hire each - such good value and allowed us to potter up the bay and catch some more waves!
I’m sure we’ll be back again on our next holiday to Moray.
So much fun....Adam is a great instructor ...would recommend to anyone
We booked a two hour SUP lesson. Two adults and four kids aged 8 to 11. I was really apprehensive but Adam soon put us all at ease and was incredibly calm and patient. My wee boy has autism struggles to process information and tries to do his own thing. All my concerns melted away after a short time and soon realised that I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard. Brilliant experience and a fantastic afternoon for all.
I booked in for the 2 hr Intro to SUP and had an absolutely great time. From start to finish Adam explains everything so well and makes you feel at ease. Portknockie Harbour is a beautiful location too. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn how to SUP. I will definitely be booking on to one of their SUP coastal tours.
Great SUP coastal tour with Adam, from Cullen beach and along the coastline to Bow Fiddle Rock. We previously had an introductory lesson with Adam and then rebooked to do the tour. He is a fantastic guide and SUP instructor and we would highly recommend him & Blue Coast if you want to experience the amazing Moray coastline for yourselves.
We went as a group for an Introduction to Paddleboarding. Adam was just amazing. He is so knowledgeable and patient. As well as group instruction, we all got some individual attention. It has given us skills and confidence to practice on our own before heading back to Blue Coast to do a paddleboard tour or two!
Amazing introductory course to paddleboarding. Adam the instructor & owner made our first time on paddleboards fun and 2 hours went really quickly. Using Portknockie harbour to learn made it easier as it was calmer water, although you know you are in the sea but safe. Adam's relaxed manner helped ease our nerves and progress from kneeling to stand up paddleboarding, there was a few times we were in the water, we definitely would recommend giving this ago.Adam is experienced and patient which is just what you want from an instructor. We would definitely book another session with him.
I recent went on their Surfari day trip and it was extremely good fun. It was my first time using Blue Coast and they made me feel super welcome. We had instructors who really know the local area and that are very knowledgeable in the technical side of surfing too. The day was full of laughs, learning and some really fun surf. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to improve their surfing and will be looking out for the next one that comes up!
Absolutely amazing! We will be back ☺️
Paddling boarding for first time at Portknockie - we’ve been surfing with Adam several times before, my teenage son wanted to introduce his girlfriend to paddle boarding so we knew a Blue Coast Cullen activity would be good. Small group & again excellent tuition & attention to detail and making us feel really safe & comfortable by Adam. Great learning experience, covered so much in the afternoon & I was really pleased to manage to get standing on the board & moving around!! All the kit - wetsuits & boards really good quality. Great for some transferable skills for surfing next time - thanks so much to Adam for another great experience 😆
Adam was a great teacher and definitely knew what he was doing! He was super nice and helpful and I felt that I learned a lot from just this one lesson. Definitely have to come back and do this again!
Great paddleboard lesson with Adam. We are now more confident in using our own paddleboard - gave us instruction on propulsion and maneuvering - learned a lot. Perfect location, really enjoyed the session. Definitely recommend to anyone looking to try paddleboarding or simply looking to improve their technique.
Great paddle board lesson gave me some great tips and coaching . First class teacher .Made me feel confident in getting back on my board and doing rescue techniques.
Had surfing lessons with blue coast surf & paddle and they were amazing! Highly recommend them to any one of any ability. Adam and his team are very freindly and knowledgable.
Over a weekend in May '24, my family and I attended a Surf and a Coasteering lesson with Blue Coast. My husband and I had already had surf and SUP lessons with Adam, but this was our kids' (8 & 10) first lesson.
Adam and EmmieJo were our instructors for both lessons and they were great. Adam explained things really well, the kids really liked him and EmmieJo who supported them in the water. They both loved the surfing and the fact they managed to stand and 'surf'.
We were all new to Coasteering and we really enjoyed it. Adam led us around the coastline at Portknockie and we explored the caves and really enjoyed jumping into the water. It was clear Adam had planned our routine to make sure the kids got their best experience at their ability level.
Thank you Adam and EmmieJo for a great weekend, the kids absolutely loved the activities. I'm sure you'll be seeing us all again over the summer.I'd highly recommend Blue Coast Surf & Paddle for anyone interested in water sports.
Our long sandy beach benefits from local coffee and food businesses, public toilets, and free parking. Portknockie is a world-class venue for exploring the coastline to the iconic Bow Fiddle Rock. Look out for dolphins!
Learn to surf with us; perfect for adults, kids, groups, couples, and families. Personal instruction in a safe & fun environment.
We teach you to paddleboard safely and independently. Enjoy our local coastline from a fresh perspective; fun for everyone.
We only use the highest quality equipment, including warm 5mm thick wetsuits and accessories, buoyancy aids, and helmets. All included in your activity.
We offer activities for all ages & abilities. Whether you're after an adventure, a feel-good experience, or simply to try something new and have fun, we have something to suit you.
All of our team are highly-trained water people; fully qualified as instructors, guides and lifeguards, insured and disclosure checked.
Guides, stories & local knowledge from our team and friends.
Some highlights from the last day of our first Surf 'n' Fun Kids Summer Camp last week. We had a variety of conditions but everyone hit the surf with enthusiasm, determination and plenty of smiles!
As our second season comes to a close, we're reflecting on the highlights from an awesome 2023 surf school season at Blue Coast Surf & Paddle (despite the crazy weather!)
On Tuesday evening, we were excited to host the Blue Coast Nippers Club first ever Surf Competition – and what a great time we had! Although the swell turned out a bit smaller than anticipated, and a few of our Nippers were away on their Tattie Holidays, everyone who came along got involved and gave a great performance.
The summer months at Blue Coast have passed in a flash. We've been busy delivering surf and paddleboard lessons & experiences, and now Coasteering too! The surf was pumping with out-of-season swell lighting up some of the spots along the coast.. yeehaa!
Blue Coast has had a great start to the season, with plenty of activities running despite the slow start to the spring weather. The last couple weeks have seen a shift in the weather, with warmer air and water temperatures and plenty of sunny days. Don't forget your sunscreen if you're coming to join us!
Blue Coast has just turned the fine age of 1 year old. It's been a great first year and we're looking forward to the next (and hopefully many more) doing what we love!
As our main season comes to a close, we're reflecting on some awesome things that happened at Blue Coast in August, September and October.
We were off our feet and happy in June and July at Blue Coast; very busy months for our third and fourth in business. Lots of exciting happenings!
Running our first SUP Yoga classes and Surf & Yoga Day retreats. Feeling good going into the first summer at Blue Coast!
Reflecting on a great second month at Blue Coast - getting very busy with lessons & tours, improving our offering, and some exciting new developments. Here's to continuing to grow into the summer months!
In this post, I'll explain some of the key elements of a surf forecast, using Sandend, Scotland and Magicseaweed as an example, and hopefully give you a boost as you jump into surf forecasting. Yeehaa!
The surf school's first month has been brilliant - I've enjoyed welcoming students. April offered up a fair few sunny days and some great waves at Cullen beach - I even managed a few surfs myself! Here's to a good month 2 as the water starts to warm up!
