Over three truly memorable days, wooden-board builders and enthusiasts from as far away as Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, England, the US, Belgium — and, of course, Scotland — came together over their shared passion.
This year’s meet happened at the Lost Shore Surf Resort in Newbridge, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland. Tucked into a quiet country park with trails that follow the canal, Lost Shore feels like part nature retreat, part surf lab — a perfect venue for sharing our crafts.
A Space Designed to Spark Inspiration
A big part of what made this event so special was how perfectly Lost Shore fit what we were there to do. It’s a place that blends cutting-edge surf tech with a setting that feels calm and intentional.
Between surfing and shaping sessions, people wandered the trails, found quiet moments to take it all in, or hung out in the lounges and studio spaces swapping stories and comparing ideas. Lost Shore was the perfect backdrop for an event about more than riding waves — one about rethinking the materials and communities that shape surf culture. The balance of innovation, craft, and care for the environment felt right at home here.
We even left one of our 5’8” Wherries behind with the crew. So if you ever find yourself near Edinburgh, grab a session — and maybe ride a Grain board while you’re at it.
Shared Waves, Shared Ideas
The meet wasn’t just another industry event — it felt more like a living workshop, a gathering built around shared ideas, creativity, and a deep respect for wood as surfcraft. The whole weekend was packed with exhibitions, demos, hands-on sessions, and time to connect.
We kicked things off Friday evening with the Industry & Makers session — a tour of the facility and a relaxed mixer that set the tone for what was to come: open, curious, and collaborative. By Saturday, the Wooden Surfboard Exhibition in the Event Studio was in full swing. Builders brought boards of every shape and story, and it was inspiring to see the craftsmanship and passion on display.
Then came the “Wooden Hour” surf sessions in the Cove — an incredible moment where all those wooden boards hit the water. Longboards, shortboards, bellyboards, alaias — everything moved in rhythm, and it was a joy to witness all these incredible boards and their builders sharing waves together. From there, the weekend was filled with waves, conversation, films, presentations, and more.
People, Passion & Connection
What really made the weekend special, though, was the people. This was a chance to meet the board builders that we’ve only seen online and on social media. It was amazing to put a face, a voice, and a smile with the brands we’ve looked at for so many years. It was a warm gathering of incredibly talented craftspeople all sharing the same goal — getting more wood boards under people’s feet. It was an honor to be there!
We owe enormous thanks to Job (Jabali Surfboards), Sergi (Flama Surfboards), and Alejandro (Lost Shore) for weaving together this weekend. Without their vision, coordination, and generosity, this gathering simply wouldn’t have happened. We’re already looking forward to 2026.
images by: @edu_bartolome & @alexjeynesphotography