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Coasteering

Adventure on the Yorkshire Coast

Our Coasteering session’s give us the perfect activity if and when the surf is flat providing guaranteed smiles for miles and exhilaration.

We’re still really excited about this growing dynamic sport which is quickly becoming our most popular outdoor activity and offers the ultimate adrenaline rush even when the sea is flat calm. The feedback from customers is incredible and we look forward to showing you what our coastline really has to offer.

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What is coasteering?

The sport of coasteering is a combination of adventure swimming along sea cliffs, exploring gullies, caves, cracks and different rock formations created by the sea and traversing the lower level sea cliffs by foot, above deep water and then finally climbing the cliffs to different jumping locations. Cliff jumps can range anywhere from 1 – 10 meters in height so there’s something for everyone with different routes to suit personal ability and different groups.

Due to the nature of the local chalk cliffs and lack of clay and sediment both water quality and visibility are quite incredible at our Coasteering location, with a little Sunshine it could well be the Mediterranean and if you visit early summer you will be treated to an abundance of nesting Puffins, Razor Bills and Guls.

Coasteering entails wearing a specialist full body wetsuit, recreational buoyancy aid, whitewater helmet and suitable footwear. We provide all the required equipment, all you’ll need to bring is swimwear a towel and a sense of adventure!

So regardless of if you’re a family looking for a unique way to explore the coast, work colleges on a team building exercise or a 20 strong Stag / Hen do looking for an adventurous activity we’ve got it covered and you might be surprised to see what our coastline has to offer.

Session format

We meet at the specified time here at the Surf School on Killerby Cliff, Cayton Bay.

You will be issued  with a Wetsuit, Boots, Buoyancy Aid and Helmet. We will also sign waiver forms and settle any payments due, this is a good opportunity to discuss and Medical Issues or Injurys which may affect the session.

We all then travel in your own transport in convoy to Thornwick Bay, here we change into our Wetsuits and begin the Two Hour session in the water, here the activity ends and there is no need for you to return to the Surf School, we will return all the equipment.

Bring with you a bathing costume and a towel, there is a cafe at the location which is open everyday in Summer.

Important information

All our Coasteering courses will need to be pre-booked in advance, although you are welcome to contact us and check availability for an upcoming weekend or dates of your choice. We offer Surf Lessons as a secondary activity if there’s too much surf to safely Coasteer, so whatever the weather we can provide exciting activities and an experience to remember.

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Coasteering

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Our Coasteering session’s give us the perfect activity if and when the surf is flat providing guaranteed smiles for miles and exhilaration.

£50pp – 3 hours including all kit

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Yorkshire Coast Challenge

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Our Yorkshire Coast Challenge on Flamborough Head is for the ultimate coasteering thrill-seeker.

£50pp

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Eco–Coasteering

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Our newly developed eco coasteer is a unique opportunity to explore and experience Yorkshire’s heritage coastline as never before. 

£50pp

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Gift a voucher!

If you’re looking for a unique gift then our Vouchers make an awesome treat for anyone who loves the outdoors and adventure sports. 

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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.