About new wave surf school

New Wave was set up in 2007 by Donald Peace. 

Donald is an avid surfer and when he's not teaching others to surf, he's surfing himself! 

His love of surfing began one afternoon when  he was supposed to be going for a Skate with some friends, but instead of the Skatepark, they headed to the beach for a surf.  Even though Donald couldn't swim, or even float well at the time, he jumped in at the deep end and caught his first wave.  From that point on, Donald realised that surfing was what he was meant to do. 

He learnt to swim at the local leisure centre,  gave up his nicely paid job, and then he travelled to Cornwall and achieved his Surfing Instructor qualification and Beach Lifeguard qualification.  He then started up his own surf school based in Morayshire. 

Since then, Donald has been helping people from all over Britain to feel the same magic as he did - the magic of CATCHING A WAVE!

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qualifications

Donald is trained as a Surfing Instructor with the International Surfing Association (ISA), which is the Number 1 Official Governing body for British Surfing Instructors.  He is also a trained Beach Lifeguard.  All of his training was done with Surfing and Lifeguard professionals in Cornwall, England, up until early 2017 when he trained as an ISA Level 2 Surf Coach, in Thurso, Scotland.

cpd programme

Donald has completed many courses to ensure your safety and expert tuition.  He follows a strict CPD programme.  You can feel at ease knowing that Donald is PVG checked, has completed a Child Protection course, Emergency First Aid for the Outdoors course, Youth Work training, and Lifesaving course to name just a few.

approved provider

Adventure Scotland Ltd has listed New Wave Surf School as an Approved Outdoor Adventure Activity provider for The Moray Council, Aberdeenshire Council, and the Highland Council.