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Summer Supping at Cayton Bay

Here at Scarborough Surf School we have been busy gearing up for the Summer season, this year we are hitting Paddle Boarding in a big way, firstly by investing in new inflatable Paddle boards which a far lighter board making the walk to the beach far easier and improving safety for our students. The next […]

Community Lifesaving at Cayton Bay

  Life-saving facilities at Cayton Bay are now available all year round, instead of just during the busy summer season. In an emergency, trained volunteers can access life-saving equipment at the lifeguard unit in Cayton Bay. It has been organised by lifeguard supervisor Matt Jones, who says: “The initiative came about a few years ago […]

Scarborough Surf School ISA award.

We are pleased to be awarded our English Surf Federation and International Surf Federation status for 2018! So what does this mean? This means we have reached high standard in the following areas which all combine to give you the best day out! Location, our cliff top location at Cayton Bay is perfect for Surfing […]

Stag and Hen Send off in Scarborough

Ok guys and girls its about that time of year when all you Best Men and Maids are probably thinking about how you are going to give those Brides and Grooms a jolly good send off. Brave enough to leap into  matrimony? Then how about brave enough to leap off a cliff into the North […]

2018 New year and New Supping Adventures with Scarborough Surf School!

Happy New Year! Here at Scarborough Surf School we have been busy plotting and scheming ideas on how to make 2018 a year for adventure, fun and learning new skills and one area we will be doing this is Stand Up Paddle Boarding. So the first thing we have done is ordered a new fleet […]

We are Hiring for Spring 2018!

We are Hiring! Are you a keen Surfer who loves the outdoors? Do you enjoy working with the public? Are you reliable with a flexible approach to work? Then you might just be what we are looking for! Here at Scarborough Surf School we are looking for a friendly team member to help out in […]

King of the Point Video by Chris Kendall

The Surfing Connoisseur, for those who appreciate the finer points in surfing. By Chris Kendall (Twitter: https://goo.gl/9dSN4gl) Find us on: Twitter: https://goo.gl/rAUGnV Facebook: https://goo.gl/XzRCNu Business enquiries: thesurfingconnoisseur@gmail.com

Epic conditions for King Of The Point Scarborough!

It was a dark January evening with a cold, howling easterly wind that the idea was first born for ‘King of the Point’. What if we could have a surf contest, different to the normal tried and tested format, where like the WSL we had a waiting period. Not just any waiting period, but one […]

Sun Surf and Sheep in sunny Moroc!

So last week it was time for our annual jaunt down south the land of Tagines, Sun Surf and well lots of sheep this time! This is my 6th trip to Morocco but my first time venturing South of Agadir to escape the crowds up North, so after a brief 4hr flight we pick up […]

All i want for Christmas is…..

A voucher from Scarborough Surf School! Its that time of year when we are all thinking what the dilly dally do I buy my loved ones for Christmas? Well look no further as we have a great selection of gift vouchers available for all our exciting activities. All our vouchers are valid for 12 months […]

Tori

Manager & Head Surf Coach

Known as Secretspot’s “Mother Hen,” Tori truly lives and breathes surfing. With over 20 years of surf experience, 16 years coaching, and 12 years as part of the Secretspot family, she plays a central role in everything we do. Tori manages all activities across the surf school and leads our coaching programme as Head Surf Coach, with a particular passion for junior development and performance surfing.

She created and leads our SuperGroms junior progression programme, helping young surfers build strong foundations and progress with confidence. Tori also delivers our advanced lessons, using video analysis, performance drills, and tailored coaching to support surfers looking to take their skills to the next level. Alongside this, she works as a Surfing England Coach Trainer Assessor, delivering coach courses here at Cayton Bay, and volunteers as a Team England Junior Squad Coach, supporting the next generation of competitive surfers.

You’ll probably recognise Tori from our socials, where she provides daily video surf reports, keeping the local community up to date with conditions and surf forecasts. Away from the water, she’s deeply involved in the local surf scene as the founder and chair of Scarborough Boardriders Club CIC and is often behind the scenes organising local surf contests, events, and socials.

During the busy summer months, Tori can be found at Cayton Bay day in, day out, making sure the surf school runs smoothly. When winter rolls around, she heads off to enjoy some free surfing at favourite destinations such as El Salvador, Bali and Ireland, before returning refreshed and ready for another season.

Paul "Tomo"

Owner

The backbone of our business, Tomo has grown up surfing Scarborough and has dedicated his life to the surf industry in the North East. With deep local knowledge and decades of experience in the water, he represents everything our surf school stands for: authenticity, expertise, and a genuine passion for the coastline we call home.

In 2008, Tomo took over the surf school from Ross and brought it together with Secretspot Surf Shop, established in 1989. As one of the oldest surf shops in the UK—and the largest in the North East—Secretspot has long been at the heart of the local surf community. Combining the two businesses was a natural progression, allowing Tomo to carry forward a shared ethos built on local knowledge, surf culture, and a lifelong love of Cayton Bay.

The philosophy has always been simple: run by surfers, for surfers. That means providing the best possible equipment, honest advice, and coaching rooted in real experience—whether you’re standing on a board for the first time or looking to progress your skills.

Known affectionately as our “Chief of Coasteering,” Tomo grew up exploring every nook and cranny of the East Coast. That lifelong familiarity with the coastline led him to become a trained coasteering instructor and to introduce coasteering to the Yorkshire Coast. Over the years, he has personally developed and led thousands of coasteering sessions, continually refining them to create the safe, professional, and unforgettable experiences we offer today.

Tomo’s depth of experience, commitment to safety, and passion for sharing the coastline are the foundation of everything we do.