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  1. Sep 3

    Mark Boyd - Cold Slabs, Thurso Local, 3 x Scottish Champion

    Cold Water, Heavy Slabs, and the Future of Scottish Surfing with Mark Boyd What does it take to become a champion surfer in a country where the river water literally freezes as it runs into the sea? In this episode, we sit down with Mark Boyd, Scotland's most capped international surfer, a three-time Scottish National Open Champion, and a true pioneer of cold-water wave riding. From his early days skateboarding in Elgin to dominating the heavy, hollow rights of Thurso East, Mark has carved out an extraordinary career defying the elements. At 6’4”, Mark isn’t your typical surfer. We dive deep into the technical side of how he compacts his frame to master the "pigdog" rail-grab stance, making him one of Europe's most respected backside tube-riders. Mark shares what it’s really like to navigate Caithness's brutal winter conditions—where air temperatures regularly drop below freezing—and how he balanced a grueling summer job working on offshore rigs to fund a winter lifestyle chasing heavy slabs around the world. We also explore Mark's massive impact off the board. As a lead coach for Renegade Surf Travel, he splits his time between frigid home reefs and tropical coaching trips in the Maldives and Costa Rica. Closer to home, Mark is helping lead a surfing revolution as a director for the Scottish Surfing Federation and an elite coach at the brand-new, world-class Lost Shore Surf Resort near Edinburgh. Tune in to hear about his "justifiable obsession" with wave pools, the historic rise of Scottish surfing on the global stage, and his plans for exploring Scotland’s most remote, uncharted islands. In this episode, we discuss: From Concrete to Cold Water: How a skate-shop owner in Elgin helped Mark discover his local beach was a world-class surf spot. Squeezing a 6'4" Frame into the Barrel: The physics and technique of backside tube-riding at Thurso East. The Offshore Grind: Balancing intense industrial rig work with elite competitive surfing. The Wavepool Revolution: How the new Lost Shore Surf Resort is democratizing surfing for a new generation of Scottish kids. Warm Water vs. 6mm Neoprene: The physical shock of swapping freezing Scottish swells for tropical boardshort sessions. Visit Hodi.tv to connect with other surfers, learn from the best Surfing Coaches and unlock the next level of fun in your surfing  www.hodi.tv

    Mark Boyd - Cold Slabs, Thurso Local, 3 x Scottish Champion

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