Inclusive Surfing Scotland

Who we are

Inclusive Surfing Scotland is a newly established charity, whose purpose is to offer fully adaptive surfing sessions to surfers with disabilities that would otherwise limit their access to the waves. The charity caters to both children and adults with a wide range of needs, these include but are not limited to, hearing and sight impairments, limb loss, wheelchair users, ASD, brain injuries and cerebral palsy. 

Why we are needed 

Currently there is no specialist provision of surfing for surfers with additional needs near the central belt of Scotland, in spite of a thriving surf community and being home to around 70% of the Scottish population. There are high barriers to entry for surfers with disabilities, particularly the need for specialist equipment and beach accessibility. This is reflected by a 2021 study from Surfing England which shows that while 21% of people report having a disability, only 1.1% of surfers identify as such. 

What we deliver

Inclusive Surfing Scotland will deliver bespoke surfing sessions tailored to meet the needs of each individual. Surfers will be able to surf using a variety of specialist adaptive equipment, including tandem seated boards and prone surfboards. Beach wheelchairs, warm wetsuits and safety equipment will also be available. Sessions will be run from the surfing beaches of East Lothian, the Borders and Fife.