Surfing Yoga: Poses That Help Your Surfing If you have spent any time watching experienced surfers at Fistral Beach in Newquay or at the legendary breaks of Croyde in North Devon, you may have noticed something curious happening on the beach before they paddle out. While beginners are wrestling with heavy foam boards and trying…
Budget Surfing in the UK: Getting Started Without Overspending So you want to learn to surf but you’re worried about the cost? Good news: the UK has some of the finest surf in Europe, and getting started doesn’t have to drain your bank account. From the rugged coastlines of Cornwall to the wild beaches of…
The Environmental Impact of Surfing and How to Surf Responsibly It is a grey Tuesday morning in Croyde, North Devon. The Atlantic swell has been running at four feet overnight, and by seven o’clock the car park at the beach is already half full of vans with boards strapped to the roofs. Wetsuits hang from…
Understanding UK Beach Flags and Surf Safety Signs Every year, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) coordinates hundreds of rescues on UK beaches, many of which involve swimmers and surfers who were unaware of, or chose to ignore, the flag and sign systems put in place to keep them safe. In 2022 alone, RNLI lifeguards…
How to Progress from Beginner to Intermediate Surfer So you’ve managed to stand up on a board a few times, you’re not swallowing quite as much seawater as you used to, and you’re starting to feel that unmistakable pull back to the sea every time the swell picks up. That’s a good sign. You’re past…
UK Surf Competitions: A Guide for Beginners and Spectators Picture this: it is a grey October morning in Newquay, Cornwall. The wind is offshore, the waves are stacking up at Fistral Beach, and a crowd of wetsuit-clad competitors, anxious coaches, and excited spectators has gathered along the sand. Flags from Boardmasters snap in the Atlantic…
How to Store and Transport a Surfboard Whether you have just bought your first foamie from a surf shop in Newquay or you are upgrading to a glassed shortboard after a season learning the ropes at Croyde, knowing how to look after your board is one of the most important skills a beginner surfer can…
Surfing and Tides: A Beginner Guide to Reading Tide Tables If you have ever stood on a beach in Cornwall or Devon and watched experienced surfers scanning their phones or studying a laminated card before paddling out, chances are they were checking the tide tables. Understanding tides is one of the most important skills a…
Understanding Surf Etiquette and Right of Way Whether you are paddling out for the very first time at Croyde Bay in Devon or working up the courage to join the line-up at Fistral Beach in Newquay, one thing stands between you and a genuinely enjoyable session in the water: understanding surf etiquette. The unwritten rules…
How to Pop Up on a Surfboard: The Most Important Skill Picture this: it is a grey Tuesday morning on Croyde Beach in North Devon. The Atlantic is doing what it does best — sending clean, chest-high sets rolling in off the headland. A dozen beginners from a local surf school are lying flat on…