Dolphin caught on camera swimming alongside man on board

By Lauren Beavis

Video captures the stunning moment a dolphin swam alongside a man on an eFoil.

The mammal is seen in the Firth of Forth in a clip posted by eFoil Scotland.

The rider, Lloyd Blyth, said: "The combination of eFoiling under the Forth Bridge plus a porpoise swimming alongside you is out of this world!

"Encounters like the ones in these videos are rare but amazing when they happen, and we do often see seals, seabirds, and the occasional porpoise."

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Lloyd, a manager at eFoil Scotland, believes the dolphin who came to swim alongside him was the same one who paid him a visit back in 2024 - an encounter which was also caught on video.

eFoil Scotland has been running since 2022.

Lloyd explained: "We’re based in Burntisland, Fife, and operate mainly in the warmer months, offering lessons and experiences on electric hydrofoil boards.

"Our locations for lessons are Burntisland and South Queensferry.

"It’s still relatively niche, but we’ve been getting a great mix of regulars and curious newcomers, especially as word spreads and the tech becomes more accessible.

"The dolphins have definitely helped with that!"