Ground Swell CIC are hosting a five star black tie surf media event at the Atlantic Hotel in Newquay on the 10th of September 2010 to raise funds for the continuation of the Ground Swell UK Pro Surf Junior tour.

For £30 per person there will be a five course silver service sit down dinner, a selection of new, short British surfing movies from Ground Swell and up and coming film maker TR7 Productions, including a sneak 5 minute preview of the highly anticipated “Indolerium” documenting the recovery of pro surfer Mitch Cotbett. Then there will … Continue Reading

Hi!

Had an amazing time with Errant!

So firstly, the accommodation. I found it a very warm and friendly place. Everything we asked for we received. The one thing I would like to have seen was a menu for meal times!

The surfing was the most enjoyable part of my holiday! My coach was Damian Freeman and he was excellent! I feel like I have learnt alot from him and he was very encouraging which is why I definitely want to carry on learning! But being in London it is very frustrating how far away the beach is!

I liked his style … Continue Reading

Britain’s best junior surfers descended on Fistral Beach this weekend to compete for the coveted British title, Saturday saw small conditions in the morning but it improved through the day

Saturday the younger competitors took to the water, with improving conditions forecast the decision was made to hold the under 18s on Sunday.

Harry De Roth took the under 12 title with a strong performance but Liam Murray Strout was a standout, finishing second in the under 12s and winning the under 14s title. The future of British Surfing looks very … Continue Reading

How to sleep on a long haul flight

by John Graham Cumming

To the annoyance of people around me I have no trouble sleeping on long haul flights. And I don’t take any fancy medication to do so. Having traveled a lot I’ve come to the conclusion that sleeping on a plane is a matter of attitude and a little preparation. This post is not for people who travel business or first class. It’s for the average stiff who, like me, travels hundreds of thousands of miles in economy class.

First the gear. I put this here because everyone thinks that buying stuff … Continue Reading

WIN A SURFGIRL PHOTO SHOOT!

SurfGirl and Etnies are looking for a cool, hip surf chicka — have you got the look?

We’re throwing down the SurfGirl model challenge with our Etnies Search for a Model campaign. So if you’re up for this amazing challenge, 16 or over, between 5’6”- 5’10” in height, and you’ve had some previous modelling experience then enter the comp.

Simply then email your photos through and sign up! The photos will be put online for the public to vote and  top 10 … Continue Reading

Surf Hire in Newquay

We offer the best surf hire in Newquay, in terms of rates and equipment. We have a full range of surfboards, wetsuits, body boards all for hire in Newquay.

Surf hire can be pre-arranged, ready for your arrival into Newquay. What’s more we are accreddited with the RNLI as a recoginsed Surf Hire centre in Newquay.
1 Day             3 Day             7 Day
Surfboard      £10                £25                 £45
Wetsuit            £5                 £12                  £25
Bodyboard    £4                 £10                  … Continue Reading

Quite a claim I know, but we think we might have one of the best office locations around. From our office we can check the surf, and today its looking rather nice, a little small but worth a lunch time splash. Our surf school, which is located next door is now open in Newquay for the summer. So if you fancy learning to surf in Newquay, or improving your surf skills with a private lesson get in touch and we can help plan your surfing holiday in Newquay this year.

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Choosing the correct surfboard and equipment can be a confusing and complex experience. This application will help make sense of the shape and design features that make up a surfboard – from rocker to roll, rails to tails, fins to foils – and assist in making the best, most informed choice from a multitude of possibilities.

It also gives an overview and explanation of the best equipment to go along with a surfboard to make the most of the surfing experience.

Shaun started surfing way back in 1965 and over the years has taught hundreds of people how to surf. … Continue Reading

Dear Member,

My name is Andy Sturt, for the last 30 years I have been a member of the BSA, I am a Level 4 Surfing Coach, as well as served as English and British Team Manager. I am writing this letter to inform you the wider membership of grave concerns I have with the management style of the incumbent BSA Executive Committee. I am not alone in my concerns with the BSA as has been witnessed on the Facebook website.

I prefer to keep this letter brief and focus on just one area of mismanagement which I believe to be a … Continue Reading

Want to know more about your next surfing holiday in Lanzarote? Mr Caladine returned from surfing in Lanzarote last week and received one of our automated feedback e-mails, here are his observations:
Have to say that everything about the trip was pretty much excellent and I have no problems with any of it.

Accommodation: Excellent apartment though the mattresses were unusually rock hard (a comment I heard from other people in different appts!) Had everything I needed in and were ideal for the conditions (remained cool without air conditioning etc.) They are well placed in the centre of Famara … Continue Reading