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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, Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP) Lessons & Tours, Coasteering Adventures and Equipment Hire from our surf school base in Cullen Bay on the Moray Firth coast, including locations such as Cullen, Portknockie and Sandend.
My 15yr old son and I, had the best time this afternoon, out coasteering with Adam.
Once kitted up we received a comprehensive safety talk which set us up and we were on our way.
Two hours of swimming, climbing, jumping, exploring, at times, pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones, but always knowing there was absolutely no pressure to do anything you didn't feel comfortable doing.
We had the luxury of being out just the two of us, with Adam, for some Mother and son bonding time.
I thoroughly recommend this experience, as does my son who absolutely loved every minute of it.
The whole set up is very professional whilst still maintaining a friendly vibe.
Photos and videos were taken here and there, with our permission which was completely unobtrusive and which left us with some lasting pictoral memories too, which is always nice to keep.
Thanks again to Adam and his team for such an amazing afternoon 🩵💙
Booked to join the intro to SUP lesson on Friday which was one of the warmest days of summer so far. I joined an eclectic group of mixed age and ability students with Adam ably assisted by Isaac keeping us all safe and sound. Being a mere 60 years young and not so agile as the younger members of the group, I was delighted to be made feel as important as everyone else. The safety briefing was good, the explanations for each element of the learning was spot on and with great encouragement from the ever patient instructors everyone (I think!) was up on their feet in a relatively short time. This was my goal and whilst a little shaky and prone to a few unplanned dips in the sea, it was 2 of the best hours of summer so far. We were given lots of advice and information on boarding in different places and conditions and I came away feeling elated, pleased with my accomplishments, and looking even more forward to getting back on my board and putting into practice the new found skills I learned during the lesson. Who says you can't teach an old (sea) dog new tricks? These folks can 👍. If you're thinking of having a shot yourself p, do it I'd say.
We had a family SUP lesson in Portnockie harbour. Our family group was mixed ability and ages (from 10 to 65) which our instructor Adam managed very well. He and his young assistant were observant of the younger ones who at first weren't managing so well. Adam covered a lot in the two hour session and by the end everyone was confident and enjoying themselves. We would certainly go back for more!.
Thank you Adam we really enjoyed our tour today professionally run showing great local knowledge of the coastline and wildlife . Paddling through Bow Fiddle Rock on a SUP was a dream come true..Im looking forward to seeing the pictures 👍😎
First time paddle boarding for all 4 of us. We were up in Cullen for a few days so decided to book a lesson. We really enjoyed it. Finn was our instructor and was really helpful, explained everything well and went at a great pace. There were a range of ages and everyone enjoyed it. There was lots of falling in and hilarity. We would definitely give paddle boarding a go again.
Great service and Adam was super helpful with all our questions about the area. Safety briefing was perfect and we felt very safe going into the water with all the high quality kit that was offered. Beautiful coastline and incredible scenery - would highly recommend!
My first shot on an SUP and pretty much managed to succeed. I was standing happily in the shelter of Portnockie harbour after an hour but took a few tumbles out at sea. Great instruction from Adam and a lovely two hour paddle down the coast to the Bowfiddle Rock. Perfect weather. I would definitely recommend Blue Coast.
Adam was a terrific instructor on the Introduction lesson - our child was keen but nervous and Adam had just the right approach in being encouraging and clear about what to do. Easy to find information and book online, plus Adam was quick to respond to voicemail and WhatsApp. Would highly recommend Adam and his work.
A very last minute booking by us for our 2 kids and they *loved* it. Fin was so helpful and had a reassuring manner. He clearly took time with each child (group of 4 in total) making sure everyone was okay and giving them confidence. 2 hours for beginners is quite the work out but very worthwhile. If we could have had another lesson we would have and the kids will definitely go surfing again if they get the chance.
Brilliant morning out on the water for our paddle boarding lesson. Thank you for a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend to anyone happy to fall in the water a lot.
I had a intro.to paddleboarding lesson with Adam yesterday which I thoroughly enjoyed. Our lesson took place at Portknockie harbour. Adam is a very pleasant and knowledgeable instructor. I will certainly be returning for another lesson.
The kids absolutely loved the 4 day surf camp! The instructors were friendly, clear and kind. There was a good range of activities throughout the week and good quality equipment used. I would highly recommend, we will definitely be booking this again next year!
Adam was a great guide. Such a good experience paddle boarding through pools, (lagoons 😉) caves, arches and saw various jellyfish & seabirds - gulls, cormorants and razorbills
Had an amazing time! My husband & I went and the instructor really helped us get started surfing. Neither of us had prior experience, nor are we exceptionally athletic, and we both got to the point where we could stand a little and ride the waves into the beach by the end of the lesson. The suits were amazingly warm (almost too warm! Not complaining though) as it was the middle of summer.
100% would recommend. (Though, I'd say don't book the extra 2 hours of rental afterwards, we were too tired for that)
Also, Cullen is a cute place to grab lunch in before or after!
Had a great day coasteering along at portknockie, great lads and good fun for all abilities. Really worth doing
Fantastic time in a women’s wee-being surf lesson. I’ve been wanting to book one for a long time but kept putting it off. This session was the perfect opportunity to increase my confidence within a like minded group. The instructor was very helpful and supportive. The session was well organised and safe. I came away eager to continue learning and practicing.
Really good fun.
Very friendly instructor with good knowledge and very helpful
Great wetsuits and great time in the water
Loved hearing the terminology and having safety advice
Nice size group to meet new people but also have great level of time one to one with instructor
Definitely a confidence builder for surfing and being in the water
I was gifted a surf lesson for father's day. We arrived at cullen and was met by our instructor Toby. Very chill, friendly and down to earth. Clearly loves his job as he is a great teacher and when you managed to catch a wave or not I felt he genuinely shared your excitement. He was fantastic with the adults and kids. And made the whole experience 100% better.
The kit and equipment were great and in great condition. Honestly not a bad thing to say about this experience. The whole family walked away and want to take up surfing as a full time hobby.If anyone is thinking of something to do one afternoon or even a unique gift then I would highly recommend blue Coast!
Tuition is very good. Grand-daughter now doing it for third year and is really enjoying the experience and growing in capability. Buying a block of lessons and using them over late spring and summer gives her something to look forward to.
Amazing morning paddle boarding , Saoirse was our instructor and she made the session fun for everyone . Would reccomend 100 % to everyone
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.
Now that we are moving into winter, it's time for a reflection on some of the highlights of Blue Coast's third season running. It's been a great year with some exciting developments!
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!
