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A Typical Trip

The week leading up to the trip...

VW vanAfter consulting various online swell forecasting and weather sites, a decision will be made about the destination for the trip. Swell is generated by low pressure systems out to sea, and we are looking for a decent sized wave at a location with light local winds. This is not likely to be finalised before Wednesday. Possible locations include Mull of Kintyre (as in example below), Caithness, Sutherland, Aberdeenshire and East Lothian.

You will be collected on Friday at around 7pm in our custom built VW LT28 mobile home. The vehicle is fitted with fridge, cooker, running water and ample storage / sleeping space. Arrive Machrihanish 11.30pm, camp for the night.

Round the campfireSaturday

  1. Breakfast
  2. Introduction to features of location
  3. Introduction to equipment
  4. Safety issues
  5. Surf lesson 1 (sandwork & basics of standing up, getting out to sea, paddling for waves)
  6. Lunch
  7. Surf lesson 2 (catching waves, standing up, positioning and stance)
  8. Evening meal & drinks + campfire & guitar (if talent & weather permit. )

Catching your first waveSunday

  1. Breakfast
  2. Surf lesson 3 (wave selection & additional techniques)
  3. Lunch
  4. Surf lesson 4 (free session & individual coaching)
  5. Stop off at Falloch Falls on way home for 10m waterfall jump
  6. Evening meal
  7. Return to Edinburgh

The itinerary is by no means fixed, and is supplied only as an example of what might be expected on a typical weekend.
* See prices & options for more info. on sleeping arrangements & food