UPDATED: Full List of Competitors Announced for Lost Shore’s Hi-Land Fling

Update: Wednesday May 13: The full list of surfers has been announced for this weekend’s Hi-Land Fling at Lost Shore, the wave pool just outside of Edinburgh.

Some of the best surfers from across the continent are already on the ground, warming up for the event — which runs from Friday May 15th to Saturday May 16th, with a movie night, chance to surf with the pros and more on the cards across the two days.

On the docket this year:

Alys Barton (Wales)

Andrea Buch (Canary Islands)

Ariane Ochoa Torres (Basque Country)

Camilla Kemp (Portugal)

Georgie May Hicks (England)

Lauren Sandland (England, defending champ)

Lila Skinner (England)

Lucy Campbell (England)

Lucia Machado (Canary Islands)

Sarah Leiceaga (France)

Uxue Dominguez (France)

Ben Larg (Scotland)

Charly Quivront (France)

Christian Portelli (Canary Islands)

Conor Donegan dos Santos (Spain, defending champ)

Craig McLachlan (Scotland)

Enzo Cavallini (Caribbean)

Gearoid McDaid (Ireland)

Logan Nicol (Wales)

Makoa Gomez (Canary Islands)

Nestor Garcia (Spain)

Nicolas Paulet (France)

Tim Elter (Germany)

How will some of Europe’s top surfers translate into the pool? It’s an on-going conversation. The repetition of the pool is perfect for pushing progression on a stable playing field. Four surfers we’ve seen with impeccable potential pool etiquette are here. But hey, that’s just this guy’s spin on the situation — head over to Lost Shore’s socials and follow along.

Also, we’ll be there for the event, so feel free to kick it over on Wavelength too and stay tuned for a full post-event breakdown. See you pool side.

EARLIER: Last year, Lost Shore Surf Resort felt like it was the newest wavegarden on the block. The inevitable comparisons started dropping – but the narrative was clear and honest: this was something special.

And when last year’s Hi-Land Fling kicked off, some of the best surfers only added to that narrative. In fact, Ireland’s Gearoid McDaid told us at the time that, “it’s the best wave pool I’ve ever surfed, this place is absolutely legit.”

It was a sentiment echoed across the surf world. And more so since Lost Shore Surf Resort was named as the world’s best surf park by industry experts due to the waves, food, accommodation and the general experience.

This year, Hi-Land fLing is back – taking place across the 15th and 16th of May – the pool’s about a 10 minute drive outside of Edinburgh’s airport. The two-day event is set to host 20 elite international surfers, including Olympians, Challenger Series qualifiers, national champions and rising stars, marking one of the strongest international surfing line-ups seen in the UK.

Confirmed surfers include:

Camilla Kemp (GER) – Olympian and one of Europe’s top-ranked surfers

Conor Donegan Santos (SPA) – European QS competitor and defending Hi-Land Fling Champion

Tim Elter (GER) – Germany’s leading male surfer and Olympic competitor

Lauren Sandland (GBR) – Multiple British national champion and defending Hi-Land Fling Champion

Lucia Machado (ESP) – One of Spain’s most exciting rising talents

Ben Larg (SCO) – World-class big wave surfer

Gearoid McDaid (IRE) – 7x Irish National Champion and 2025 Hi-Land Fling competitor

Nicolas Paulet (FRA) – Former French Champion

Alys Barton (GBR) – First British surfer to secure a full Challenger Series season place through qualification

Designed to showcase the limits of modern surfing, Hi-Land Fling will once again push athletes on Lost Shore’s most advanced wave settings, with competitors hashing it out for Best Wave and Best Air titles.

“I’m super stoked to go back to the Hi-Land Fling,” said Tim Elter. “The level of surfing is seriously high, and wave pools like Lost Shore Surf Resort give us the chance to push performance in a really controlled way, which makes things much more technical.

“Every wave is consistent, so it really comes down to execution and precision, which is great from a competitive point of view. I feel very welcomed by the community and it’s a fantastic weekend event for competitors and spectators alike.”

The event also highlights the growing strength of home talent, with Alys Barton, the first British surfer to qualify for the Challenger Series, among those competing. “Events like Hi-Land Fling are a huge step forward for British surfing. Having access to a wave like this, and competing alongside some of the best surfers in the world, is something that just wasn’t possible a few years ago.

“It’s really exciting to be part of that progress and to see how quickly the sport is growing at home,” she said.

Beyond the action in the water, Hi-Land Fling will feature public surf sessions alongside the pros, an exclusive high-performance showcase session with spectator access, a surf film screening and athlete Q&A, and a full competition day complete with live DJ sets, commentary and a podium celebration.

Lee Wood, Managing Director at Lost Shore Surf Resort, said: “Hi-Land Fling is about showcasing what’s possible when you combine world-class waves with world-class talent. This year’s event builds on the success of our first competition and brings an even stronger field of surfers to Scotland, from established international competitors to the next generation coming through.”

“We’re creating something here that goes beyond competition, it’s about growing the sport, inspiring participation, and putting Scotland firmly on the global surfing map.”

Head along to check out the comp. And for more information, kick it over to Lost Shore’s website.