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Join our award winning watersport experiences situated on the North Coast 500. Embrace Scotland's amazing waves & beautiful coastline with our Scottish surf champion instructors! North Coast Watersports provides premium surf lessons, stand up paddle boarding, RIB tours & equipment rental. Get in touch to book!
Thurso, Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland
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Callum R
5 contributions
Feb 2020
Iona is great instructors, Scotland is a great place to learn to surf and I can highly recommend a private lesson with North Coast Watersports.
I had tried surfing a few times whilst travelling over the past 15 years in Australia, New Zealand Sri Lanka. However the best surfing experience, I have had has just taken place on Dunnet beach with North Coast Watersports. When trying surfing before it never quite clicked and I always struggled and was never motivated to keep pursuing it as a sport. Today I was riding waves and starting to learn to turn and I'm now so enthused to keep going. Big thanks to Iona
I had tried surfing a few times whilst travelling over the past 15 years in Australia, New Zealand Sri Lanka. However the best surfing experience, I have had has just taken place on Dunnet beach with North Coast Watersports. When trying surfing before it never quite clicked and I always struggled and was never motivated to keep pursuing it as a sport. Today I was riding waves and starting to learn to turn and I'm now so enthused to keep going. Big thanks to Iona
Written 7 February 2020
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So happy you had a good time!! you did really well:) hope your all good now- sorry for the late reply
Thank you, Iona!
Written 27 April 2020
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Andrew R
1 contribution
Jul 2020
Me and a couple of my mates from cornwall hired surfboards and wetsuits for the day and we were not dissapointed. The price was exceptionally cheap and the wetsuits kept us toasty in the baltic waters which was a suprise! We all were able to stand up and felt the surfboards to be very stable. Thanks Finn & Iona we will be back again!
Written 26 July 2020
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Thank you!!! Very kind words😊
Written 31 July 2020
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Wegoedthere
Moffat, UK5 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Our two boys aged 10 and 12 had a brilliant time at the kids Easter surf camp with Iona and Finn and team at Dunnet Bay. Even though it was windy and cool on the beach they were kept warm in the thick wetsuits, boots, gloves and hats provided but most of all by being so active and having a ball in the sea.
The surf camp offered two morning sessions on consecutive days which allowed them to build their skills and confidence over the two days. Sessions started with guidance and safety teachings on the sand before heading into the waves.
The team did a great job of sharing their tuition out amongst the group fairly so everyone got a wee turn. They are also careful to watch out for stray surfers moving too far away from the group.
We had a family surf lesson with Iona and Finn last August and our mix of abilities and confidence was pretty wide yet they tailored their approach to suit us so well and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
I really can’t recommend this business enough plus Finn gives out a loud enthusiastic whoop every time he sees anyone catch a wave 🤙🏽
The surf camp offered two morning sessions on consecutive days which allowed them to build their skills and confidence over the two days. Sessions started with guidance and safety teachings on the sand before heading into the waves.
The team did a great job of sharing their tuition out amongst the group fairly so everyone got a wee turn. They are also careful to watch out for stray surfers moving too far away from the group.
We had a family surf lesson with Iona and Finn last August and our mix of abilities and confidence was pretty wide yet they tailored their approach to suit us so well and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
I really can’t recommend this business enough plus Finn gives out a loud enthusiastic whoop every time he sees anyone catch a wave 🤙🏽
Written 5 April 2023
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Thank you for the kind words! So glad the boys had fun in the surf programme. Hopefully see you all again soon
Iona & Finn
Written 10 May 2023
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Dwilko51
Bedale, UK8 contributions
Aug 2020
We have just got back from an epic surf camp with @NorthCoastWatersports. Three hard days of surfing, in the most beautiful locations, with the best conditions! The beaches at Torrisdale, Melvich and Strathy were stunning and we all improved markedly with each session. Iona and Finn were so dedicated to making us all better, and their enthusiasm rubbed off on all of us! They are both incredible surfers and they are fully engaged with their clients, and went out of their way many times to ensure we had the best time. I thoroughly and unreservedly recommend them, and wish them all the success as their business grows.
Written 10 August 2020
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Thank you so much!! You guys did so well and we are really pleased yous had fun😊
Hopefully see you again sometime
Thanks, Iona & Finn
Written 12 August 2020
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Rob Wilkinson
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Aug 2021 • Family
We went on the beginner/group lessons as a family of four (11 & 14 year olds) in August 2021 over two days as we had such a good time the first day we booked again for the day after.
All the instructors were really friendly, enthusiastic and helpful, you can tell they are passionate about what they do, I doubt any of us would have made it to standing up if we hadn't had such good and clear instructions. They spent alot of time helping everybody out in the water and were particularly good with all the younger children that were in the groups, which is particularly important if you're a parent taking kids along, Rhiannon was great with our 2 boys. The wetsuits, boots etc. kept them super warm too.
All in all it was a great experience which we all enjoyed and definitely a good workout too. If you are up their way then I'd definitely recommend you give it a try, so glad we did, such a great feeling when you catch a wave and finally manage to stand up!!
Would love to go back and do it again. It was a great part of our entire trip but even if that was the only thing we'd done it would have been worth the 1000 mile round trip.
All the instructors were really friendly, enthusiastic and helpful, you can tell they are passionate about what they do, I doubt any of us would have made it to standing up if we hadn't had such good and clear instructions. They spent alot of time helping everybody out in the water and were particularly good with all the younger children that were in the groups, which is particularly important if you're a parent taking kids along, Rhiannon was great with our 2 boys. The wetsuits, boots etc. kept them super warm too.
All in all it was a great experience which we all enjoyed and definitely a good workout too. If you are up their way then I'd definitely recommend you give it a try, so glad we did, such a great feeling when you catch a wave and finally manage to stand up!!
Would love to go back and do it again. It was a great part of our entire trip but even if that was the only thing we'd done it would have been worth the 1000 mile round trip.
Written 16 August 2021
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Ah wow thanks so much!! thats so cool to hear:)
Give us a shout if your ever up this way again
All the best, Iona & Finn
Written 24 September 2021
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Pedro Z
Stirling, UK1 contribution
May 2021
Attended the SWELL Weekend Surf Retreat and it was an awesome experience! The instructors, Iona and Finn, are great teachers. I have absolutely no surfing experience but within the short trip I started to feel really comfortable with it. We were able to surf many beautiful north coast beaches. It was an awesome weekend and I look forward going back soon. I absolutely recommend them!
Written 4 June 2021
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Thank you!! You did great and it was lovely meeting you:)
Iona & Finn
Written 30 June 2021
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Rob
2 contributions
Sept 2021 • Couples
We hired surf boards and wetsuits from them. Ian met us by the beach as they had a class on separately and was very helpful about the equipment and where to go for the best waves that day. The equipment was of really good quality, especially the wetsuits. Would definitely use again
Written 20 September 2021
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Thanks!! that means alot:)
give us a shout anytime
Iona
Written 24 September 2021
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LauraG0112
Lincoln, UK14 contributions
Sept 2022
We booked a 2 hour private paddle boarding lesson with Iona and it was brilliant. We were reliant on the weather, but Iona kept in touch and was good at letting us know the plans for the lesson. Fortunately the weather was on our side, and we had the best paddle board lesson. Iona was very relaxed and supportive - we had never been on a paddle board before, and she explained everything to us in an easy to understand way.
We then went for a paddle around the bay, we had a pitstop on this lovely quiet beach and paddled back. Iona showed us different techniques and things we could do on the paddleboard. Iona picks a spot that has beautiful views and she is very knowledgeable about the local area. Would highly recommend!
We then went for a paddle around the bay, we had a pitstop on this lovely quiet beach and paddled back. Iona showed us different techniques and things we could do on the paddleboard. Iona picks a spot that has beautiful views and she is very knowledgeable about the local area. Would highly recommend!
Written 29 September 2022
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Thanks you! So glad you had a good time
all the best
Iona
Written 7 December 2022
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Dave T
Redmond, OR7 contributions
Jan 2021
Our group had an excellent experience with Iona and Finn on Scotland's North Coast. They hooked us all up with boards and wetsuits and showed us to two awesome surf spots where we had some epic days in the water. Communication with them prior to our trip and once in Scotland was easy and simple. I would totally recommend them for your surf experience on one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline and surf breaks I've seen in the world (and I've surfed all over!). Our day was so great it lives permanently on my phone home screen. Iona and Finn will take care of you like family!
Written 4 December 2021
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Thank you so much for the kind words!! This means alot:) so glad you had fun and we hope to see you again
Iona & Finn!
Written 15 February 2022
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6Emms6
Horsforth, UK226 contributions
May 2021 • Friends
We wanted to do paddle boarding and booked equipment hire but it was too windy so we were asked if we wanted to surf - we are a bit apprehensive but thought we'd give it a go.
We didn't do the lesson and just winged it, and had SO much fun! We all managed to get up on our feet and surf a few waves. I'm sure a lesson would have been beneficial but even without we had a great time and it was the highlight of our NC500 trip!
We didn't do the lesson and just winged it, and had SO much fun! We all managed to get up on our feet and surf a few waves. I'm sure a lesson would have been beneficial but even without we had a great time and it was the highlight of our NC500 trip!
Written 9 June 2021
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So glad you gave it a shot and had fun!!
Thanks, Iona & Finn:)
Written 30 June 2021
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My sister and I had our first lesson of surfing today! It was so amazing and Iona taught us so well, we both managed to stand up all the way to the beach. We both feel so achieved with our self and we’re amazed we were able to stand thank you so much Iona it was so amazing. Really recommend north coast water sports. Thanks 🏄♀️
Written 3 July 2019
So happy that you had a good time 😁 hope to see you again soon🌊
Written 9 July 2019
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