At the surf academy we often get asked for surf coaching for intermediate surfers – the type of surfer who has progressed from the whitewater and wants to add some style or power to their turns, get more waves and just get more out of their surfing in general.
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The 5 Things That Every Beginner Surfer Should Know
Sometimes it seems that there are literally thousands of seemingly innocuous faux pas that could damn your fledgling surfing career and condemn yourself to a life of having sand kicked in your face by some chiselled, granite-jawed cad of a surfer.
Trust me though, while some line-ups are friendlier than others, just like in other walks of life most surfers are happy to offer advice and are invariably flattered to be asked. In the meantime here are our top tips to get you going. [Read more…] about The 5 Things That Every Beginner Surfer Should Know
Winter Surfing Starts Now
But I thought it began ages ago!
Well, yes and no. While the waves and weather have been absolutely bonkers for the last month the water has still been relatively mild so I never really feel that winter truly begins until January. Certainly the hard months are coming up and the sea is at it’s coldest in March so the easy part of the winter surfing season is drawing to a close.
Just because the water’s getting cold doesn’t mean that you can’t still get in the surf however. The beauty of surfing in the St Ives area of Cornwall is the ubiquity of sheltered coves where you can get good rideable waves when the more exposed beaches are being hammered by swell.
Last week while the county was being brought to it’s knees by high winds, power cuts and the wrong kind of snow a lucky few of us were surfing one of my favourite winter surf spots just down the beach. Tucked up under the cliffs and sheltered from the winds the perfectly groomed waves were being ridden by hardy surfers in the know.
Sure, getting into a wet wetsuit in a windy car park is no ones idea of fun but if you are keen there is loads of fun to be had in Cornwall’s winter surf.
Keep an eye on our Eyeball Surf Report page for a daily surf check and to get an idea of how much good surf you might be missing this winter.
If you need any surf hire to get in the waves or if you want a surfing lesson to blow away the cobwebs then give us a call on 01736 755493. We can advise you on the best and safest surf spots to go to and get you surfing in no time.
Surfing Gift Vouchers | Perfect for Christmas
If you are looking for a great gift idea for a Christmas present then a Surfing Gift Voucher definitely fits the bill.
The gift vouchers are available in multiples of £5 or, if you prefer, you can specify which type of surfing course you would like the voucher to be redeemed against.
Postage is free as and we can have the gift vouchers with you in matter of days. Alternatively, if it’s a last minute thing, we can email them to you for you to print and give to your loved ones this Christmas.
Give us a call today on 01736 755493 or buy online.
Half Term Opening Times
November is creeping into view and with that comes the end of our summer surfing season at the surf school. After which we dust ourselves down and start planning for next year while trying to fit in a few sneaky surfs at Gwithian and St Ives Bay.
We will of be open right through the half term and, as ever, the Junior surf Club will be continuing through the winter. During half term we will be open every day from 10am to 5pm and running surf lessons at our usual times of 10:30am and 2pm.
Unfortunately the Sandsifter will be closed from now until April but if you want to warm yourself up after a surf with a boiling cup of hot chocolate or coffee then Godrevy Cafe is just 200 yards away. Their cakes aren’t bad either.
If you do want a surfing lesson in the next couple of weeks or even after we close our doors for winter in November then just give us a call on 01736 755493.
