Irish Surfing, the national governing body for surfing in Ireland, has officially designated Lost Shore Surf Resort in Edinburgh as its National Performance Centre for Surfing and Irish National Surfing Olympic Training Facility.

This part of a landmark partnership supporting the development of Irish athletes on the pathway to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The collaboration will provide Irish Surfing’s elite athletes, coaches and performance teams with access to Europe’s largest and most advanced wave pool, creating a dedicated high-performance training environment to support preparations for major international competitions and Olympic qualification campaigns.

The partnership comes at a pivotal time for Irish Surfing, which has a genuine opportunity to secure representation at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Multiple-time Irish Senior National Surfing Champion Gearóid McDaid made history in 2025 by becoming the first Irish surfer ever to win the European Open Men’s title, claiming gold at EuroSurf 2025 in Santa Cruz, Portugal. McDaid will defend his title at EuroSurf 2026, with the championship forming a key milestone on the Olympic qualification pathway.

Alongside preparations for the ISA World Surfing Games this November and EuroSurf 2026, Lost Shore is expected to play a central role in Ireland’s pursuit of Olympic qualification.

Andy Hadden, Founder of Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: “We’re incredibly proud to be selected as the National Performance Centre for Surfing and Olympic Training Facility for Irish Surfing.

“This partnership is a significant endorsement of the world-class surfing, facilities and expertise that have been brought together at Lost Shore, as well as Scotland’s growing reputation as a destination for surfing and athlete development.”

PICTURE: Gearoid McDaid in action at Lost Shore.