The best surf I have seen all year has coincided with all the snow. The drive down the coastal roads can be precarious at times but what you are rewarded with on entering the water is priceless. Scotland really comes into its own when the waves are on form, and best of all, it is usually just you or an equally stoked friend who is present to enjoy the experience (as long as you make some effort in choice of location). Monday, like the day before and the day before that, was Belhaven at its finest. The only other surfer out said to me: “it really isn’t bad when you can see the sun going down, the red sky, the moon and the snow-covered hills”. Not to mention the near perfect four foot waves. Lefts and rights. The waves are still going today, but alas, the snow is just too thick to budge.

My new board also arrived yesterday so here is a sneak preview. More on that later once I have been able to take her out.

Semi-trad quad shaped by Rob Lion

For now, I just want to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and to thank everyone who has taken time to read the blog and who has supported the whole process.

A winter ‘Mahalo’ to all!

The colours are actually much brighter in normal lighting