Edinburgh's Lost Shore Surf Resort offers free surf lessons for kids as part of ‘Summer of Sport’ campaign
Scottish Surfing and Lost Shore invest in the future of the sport
Edinburgh's Lost Shore Surf Resort is offering free surf beginner lessons for kids as part of a ‘Summer of Sport’ campaign.
Scottish Surfing and Lost Shore are encouraging children to discover a sport that could inspire the country's next generation of athletes.
Children across Scotland are being invited to catch their very first wave this summer, with Scottish Surfing offering free beginner surf lessons at Lost Shore Surf Resort as part of SportScotland's Summer of Sport campaign.
The free sessions are taking place on Sunday, July 26 and Sunday, August 2 from 10.30am, at Europe’s largest inland surf destination Lost Shore Surf Resort, located just outside Edinburgh in Ratho.
Open to primary and secondary school children aged seven and over, the sessions give young people the opportunity to experience surfing in a safe, fun and supportive environment completely free of charge.
Lost Shore says research increasingly highlights surfing's positive impact on physical fitness, confidence, resilience and mental well-being, making it an ideal activity for young people during the school holidays.
Delivered through Scottish Surfing's Catch the Wave programme, the initiative is designed to widen participation in surfing, introduce young people to the sport at an early age and help build Scotland's future surfing community.
Mark Boyd, from Scottish Surfing, said: "Catch the Wave is all about giving young people the opportunity to experience surfing for the first time, regardless of their background or previous experience. We know that trying something new can be life-changing, helping build confidence, resilience and a lifelong love of being active.
"Working alongside Lost Shore gives us an incredible venue where children can learn in a safe and controlled environment with expert coaching and guaranteed waves. We're proud to be part of Summer of Sport and hope this inspires even more young people to discover everything surfing has to offer."
Participants will receive expert coaching from qualified instructors, all surfing equipment and wetsuits, followed by lunch to refuel after their time in the wave pool.
SportScotland's Summer of Sport is a nationwide initiative designed to encourage children and young people to get active, try new sports and enjoy positive experiences during the school holidays.
Lee Wood, managing director of Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: "One of the reasons Lost Shore was created was to give more people the opportunity to experience surfing, regardless of where they live or whether they've ever stepped into the sea. These sessions are exactly what that vision is about."
“The sessions build on Lost Shore's growing programme of community initiatives, schools engagement and youth development activities designed to make surfing more accessible across Scotland."
Lost Shore's consistent, controlled waves provide an ideal environment for first-time surfers, allowing children to build confidence without the unpredictability of the open sea. Every participant will be supported by experienced coaches throughout the session, with all equipment provided.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance. For more information about the Catch the Wave programme and to register for a free place, visit scottishsurfing.scot/catch-the-wave.