THE SCOTTISH NATIONAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 – RESULTS

The 2026 Scottish National Surfing Championships delivered a dramatic two-day showcase of skill, grit, and classic North Sea unpredictability.  Competitors converged on the Caithness coastline in Thurso, for one of the most anticipated events on the Scottish surf calendar.  Running from Friday to Saturday, the championships highlighted the resilience of the nation’s surfers as they […]

ISA World Junior Surfing Champs 2025

Joel Christopherson and Rosie Moore represented Scotland at the prestigious 2025 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, taking place in Punta Rocas, Peru, from 5–14 December 2025. Here’s how they got on. Rosie Moore (BHSC) Two young Dunbar surfers, Joel (14) and Rosie (15), travelled to Lima, Peru in December 2025 with parents, Erica and Sam, […]

Scottish Bodyboard Nationals & Open 2026

Entries to the Scottish Bodyboard Nationals & Open 2026 are now open: https://ssf.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=338DC9AB2EE8A039B249EDF1AE4FA4D959B37A45 International divisions are not open to Scots who have already entered Scottish Nationals division – Open and Nationals divisions finalists from each division will meet in a Grand Final therefore DO NOT enter both Open (International) and Nationals divisions (you may also […]

An Introduction to Bodyboarding in Scotland

What Is Bodyboarding? Bodyboarding is an exciting, accessible, and hugely rewarding way to ride waves. It’s one of the most versatile surf crafts out there — perfect for beginners enjoying small, friendly waves, yet capable of supporting elite athletes performing powerful, gymnastic manoeuvres on serious, heavy surf. The sport truly comes into its own in […]

Gathering of the Clans Results + 50th

The Gathering of the Clans (Scottish Inter-Club Surfing Championships) took place on Saturday the 29th of November at Lost Shore Surf Resort with the Clans Sword and Quaich returning to Thurso as the North Shore Surf Club (NSSC) narrowly beat last year’s winners the Broch Surf Club (BSC). Thanks to @christiebrown_ for the video The […]

Scottish Nationals & SUP Surf Showdown

Highlights from the SUP Surf Championships: A Day of Thrills and Talent! The SUP Surf Championships took place under challenging weather conditions that tested the skills of every competitor. With strong easterly winds creating a direct onshore wind, the surf conditions were less than ideal. However, in true sporting spirit, the event found its footing […]

Scottish Surfing Wins ‘Sports Governance Project of the Year’ at National Awards

Scottish Surfing has secured a landmark victory by winning the ‘Sports Governance Project of the Year’ at the Sports Governance Academy’s Annual Conference and Awards, the first time a Scottish National Governing Body of Sport (SGB) has ever been shortlisted for the accolade. Paul Stark, CEO of Scottish Suring, accepting the award on 13 November […]

Sandend Grom Comp – Scottish Surfing Junior Series Final Stop

Sandend Grom Comp 18th October 2025 – Final stop of the Scottish Surfing Junior Series A perfect forecast delivered chest to head high waves, sunshine and light offshore winds for the long running Sandend Grom Comp. With a great team of helpers and judges, we managed to get through all of the competition in one […]

Gathering of the Clans 2025 + 50th Anniversary Celebrations

The Gathering of the Clans presented by Lost Shore (Scottish Inter-Club Surfing Championships) is due to take place at Lost Shore Surf Resort on the 29thof November 2025 as well as our 50th Anniversary celebrations, starting on the 28thof November. Clan Teams will be comprised of 6-8 competitors in the following divisions: Open Men (2), Open Women (2), Boys (1), Girls (1), Masters 40+ (1), Longboard (1). Entry […]

Scottish Surfing Awarded ‘Outstanding’ in sportscotland Audit

 Scottish Surfing has received an Outstanding rating for its governance structure in the latest sportscotland audit, marking a significant milestone for the organisation and the wider Scottish sporting community. Recognition of Excellence The independent review, carried out by BDO on behalf of sportscotland, assessed Scottish Surfing against the UK Code for Sports Governance. The audit covered five key areas: […]

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Past Championships

YearChampionsClubs
2024Craig McLachlan(NSSC)
2023Craig McLachlan(NSSC)
2022Mark Boyd(NSSC)
2021Craig McLachlan(NSSC)
2020N/A(Covid-19 Pandemic)
2019Mark Boyd(NSSC)
2018Mark Boyd(NSSC)
2017George Watt(BSC)
2016Mark Cameron(BSC)
2015Chris Noble(NSSC)
2014Chris Noble(CBR)
2013Chris Noble(CBR)
2012Mark Cameron(BSC)
2011Chris Noble(CBR)
2010Mark Cameron(BSC)
2009Mark Cameron(BSC)
2008Mark Cameron(BSC)
2007Chris Noble(CBR)
2006Mark Cameron(BSC)
2005Chris Noble(CBR)
2004N/A
2003N/A
2002N/A
2001N/A
2000N/A
1999Mark Cameron(BSC)
1998Iain Masson(BSC)
1997Iain Masson(BSC)
1996Iain Masson(BSC)
1995Malcolm Findlay(BSC)
1994Neil Harris
1993Iain Masson(BSC)
1992Iain Masson(BSC)
1991Iain Masson(BSC)
1990Iain Masson(BSC)
1989Stephen Clelland
1988Peter Strachan(BSC)
1987Ian McKay(SSC)
1986Malcolm Findlay(FSC)
1985Ian McKay(SSC)
1984Ian McKay(SSC)
1983Ian McKay(SSC)
1982Malcolm Findlay(FSC)
1981Eric Davies
1980Eric Davies
1979Ian McKay(ESC)
1978Malcolm Findlay(FSC)
1977Malcolm Findlay(FSC)
1976Bill Batten(ESC)
1975Andy Bennetts(ESC)
1974Bill Batten(ESC)
1973Bill Batten(ESC)

Past Championships

YearChampionsClubs
2024Phoebe Strachan (NSSC)
2023Phoebe Strachan (NSSC)
2022Phoebe Strachan (NSSC)
2021 Phoebe Strachan (NSSC)
2020 N/A (Covid-19 Pandemic)
2019Iona McLachlan (NSSC)
2018Phoebe Strachan (NSSC)
2017Megan Mackay (MFSR)
2016 Shoana Blackadder (NSSC)
2015Shoana Blackadder (NSSC)
2014Shoana Blackadder (CBR)
2013Shoana Blackadder (CBR)
2012Shoana Blackadder(CBR)
2011Dianne Ripoll
2010Jill Noble(BSC)
2009Shoana Blackadder(CBR)
2008Sheila Finlayson(CBR)
2007Jill Noble(BSC)
2006Angie Fraser(BHSC)
2005Jill Noble(BSC)
2004N/A
2003N/A
2002N/A
2001N/A
2000N/A
1999N/A
1998Fiona Logan
1997N/A
1996Jill Noble(BSC)
1995Jill Noble(BSC)
1994Sheila Finlayson(NSSC)
1993Sheila Finlayson(NSSC)
1992Sheila Finlayson(NSSC)
1991Sheila Finlayson(NSSC)
1990Sheila Finlayson(NSSC)
1989Sheila Finlayson(NSSC)
1988Sheila Finlayson(NSSC)
1987Barbara Wilson
1986Sheila Finlayson(NSSC)
1985Carol Wilson
1984Carol Wilson
1983N/A
1982N/A
1981Marianne Bearicke
1980N/A
1979N/A
1978Joyce Campbell