Thirteen spectators at a leading surfing contest in California have been hurt, some seriously, after big waves hit the seawall they were standing on.

Two 6m (20ft) walls of water crashed into the breakwater at Mavericks Beach, destroying scaffolding and sweeping dozens of people onto the rocks below.

The most serious injuries involved broken bones, emergency personnel said.

After the incident, one stretch of the beach was evacuated and the main viewing area was closed to newcomers.

Hundreds of people nevertheless remained to watch South African Chris Bertish win the $50,000 (£32,000) first prize.

‘Came out of nowhere’

The Mavericks Surf Contest is the most lucrative … Continue Reading

If you want to make waves by finding a job and getting future work in the surf industry then you need look no further than the innovative Cross Step project, which is now recruiting surf hungry individuals for its new wave starting in March 2010. Specially designed for young people who are not in education or employment (NEETs), the exciting four week scheme gives young people from across Cornwall the opportunity to gain new qualifications in surf coaching and lifeguarding at no cost to themselves. After the successful Cross Step pilot scheme in summer 2009, the new programme will begin … Continue Reading

Blonde, pale, a little bit ditzy and definitely not a pro surfer; so here it is..my first trip to Morocco!

I’d heard many a story (maybe true, probably not) regarding young females travelling in Morocco. It had made me nervous and yet as I sit slightly burnt on a roof top terrace four weeks after that initial presumption I can’t believe I had any doubts.

Taghazout is filled with wonderfully crazy individuals, most vying for attention but always in a charming and unobtrusive … Continue Reading

If you want to make waves by finding a job and getting future work in the surf industry then you need look no further than the innovative Cross Step project, which is now recruiting surf hungry individuals for its new wave starting in March 2010. Specially designed for young people who are not in education or employment (NEETs), the exciting four week scheme gives young people from across Cornwall the opportunity to gain new qualifications in surf coaching and lifeguarding at no cost to themselves. After the successful Cross Step pilot scheme in summer 2009, the new programme will begin … Continue Reading

Last year Errant Surf Holidays and the British Surfing Association took on British Airways “No surfboards on flights” policy with the help from Excess Energy they decided to lift the ban…..well as long as your board is  under 6′ 2″. So bad news for the majorty of surfers who travel with longboards, mini-mals and guns (big wave boards).

Check out this guy http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/spo/1504789392.html he is forced to sell his surfboards, just to get home!

Nice one BA. Fly Virgin.

Get involved:

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stop-the-ba-surfboard-ban/signatures.html

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=5286497429

If you missed out this year on the Greenway Pro, here is your chance to see some of the UK’s best surfers surf in the uber cool event in memory of Tom Greenway.

Held over two days [4th / 5th Sept 2009] this annual contest rivals any national event in prize purse and sponsorship, will take place on Tom’s home break of Porthmeor beach and feature some of the countries top surf stars.

Chaaya Island Dhonveli is a small and beautiful tropical surf island in the Maldives. Newly redeveloped, the resort is stylish and comfortable, with a relaxed atmosphere. Offering exclusive access to the classic Pasta Point surf break. The number of surfers, or passes given out to allow people to surf here are limted to 30 on any given day. We have an update on surfer passes left for 2010. So if you want to sample a true surfing paradise check out the dates below:

Please note that the WQS contest will not be on in early June as a … Continue Reading

A client asked me a few days ago if I could have a look to see if there were any cheap flight deals going for a surf holiday between now and Christmas. After around ten minutes trailing through budget airline sites one after the other tediously noting price increases for the Festive period (that is so nearly upon us) I stumble across possibly the best flight deal! Wait for it…. £25 return Stansted to Agadir (Morocco) a week before Christmas.

Before giving any real thought to it or made any plans I suddenly find a confirmation of booking … Continue Reading

Barbados rocks!  We absolutely loved our holiday.  The two destinations that we’ve gone to with Errant have both been great – Loredo in Spain and Barbados – thank you.

Zed and his team were fantastic and the accommodation/location was spot on… exactly what we were looking for. 

Thanks v much
Jenny

The Animal team cleaned up the top spots of the UK Pro Surf tour in Newquay at the weekend. Alan Stokes claimed the overall men’s open title and Gwen Spurlock became overall women’s open champion too. This is a great finish for Gwen who has taken home the Welsh Junior and British Junior title already this year.

After the stormy conditions provided by Mother Nature on day one, meaning the event was moved to Towan beach, the competition returned to Fistral. Day two saw a challenging chunky 6ft swell and a strong cross-shore SSW wind testing the … Continue Reading