Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
Surf Relief UK, the country’s leading surfing charity, is raising funds by paddling surfboards across the English Channel . This is the first time a number of individuals have attempted a cross channel paddle for charity.To sponsor them go to: http://www.sponsor-me.org/channelpaddle2010
Five sponsored paddles will set off from Dover attempting to paddle the 26miles to the north coast of France . Given the tidal movement and channel currents experts estimate the actual length of the paddle will be 30miles – a 6-7hour challenge for those taking part. The paddlers are being provided with specialized 12ft Bennett Paddle Boards kindly donated by Aqua Sport International.
The aim of the paddle is to raise £5000 for the Charity’s Surfable project. This project provides disabled children and young people with surfing experiences through a network of surf schools across the UK . The money raised will give 600 children a unique and often life changing experience. Reflecting the charity’s aim to provide these lessons in all corners of the country the team is made up from representatives from Cornwall to Kent .
The paddlers will set off from Shakespeare Beach Dover on the 27th of September (weather permitting) with the aim of reaching Cap Gris Nez on the French coast some 6hrs later.
Surf Relief UK
The charity is currently running Project ‘Surfable’, a scheme which introduces disabled young people to the sport of surfing – for many a life changing experience – by funding subsidised lessons through a network of established surf schools around the country. All proceeds from the Channel Paddle will support project Surfable through a network of surf schools across the UK.
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
SW winds causing choppy waves, 1ft or so and should build in size. Bournemouth Airshow – 19th – 22nd August!! Hire a board, surf or just lie back, relax and watch the show from the water!! Just £5.00 per hour for a Paddle board, £2.50 per hour for a surf board and £2.50 per hour for a wetsuit!! Stay longer….see more!!!
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
“Plod along the prom” is the first of what Age Concern hope will become an annual walk to raise funds for the services they provide for people in later life within the local communities of Bournemouth and surrounding areas.
The walk starts with the help of the Mayor from Pier Approach Bournemouth on Sunday 19th September 2010 at 9am, there are four routes in different lengths to suit all abilities.
There will be a few surprises along the way to cheer everyone along, so come rain or shine, wellies or flip flops, encourage everyone to come along and join the fun whilst raising funds for the community.
For further information check out…www.ageconcernbournemouth.org.uk
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
Bournemouth Airshow – 19th – 22nd August!! Hire a paddleboard, lie back, relax and watch the show from the water!! Just £5.00 per hour for a Paddle board, £2.50 per hour for a surf board and £2.50 per hour for a wetsuit!! Stay longer….see more!!!
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
Hi folks,
Because of the Bournemouth Air Show there will be no vehiclular access to Undercliff Drive Car Park from Monday 16th – Monday 23rd August. The access times that will be in operation are from 06:30 – 08:30 and between 18:00 – 19:00, with the one way system requiring all vehicles to leave through Bournemouth Pier Approach. For any queries regarding this, please contact: David Collier, Contracts Co-ordinator, Seafront Services. Tel: (01202) 451760 Email: dave.collier@bournemouth.gov.uk
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
Hi there, if you click on the photo gallery in this Blog section we have images of surf lessons and surfing at Surf Steps and beyond! If you are interested in looking at more of these photos or obtaining copies of images, look at the credits and follow these links:
Leslie Budzynski BH13 PHOTOGRAPHY to see more of these images: http://gallery.me.com/budzynski#100774 Contact: t: 01202 76 75 76 m: 07970 00 44 97 w: www.bh13photography.co.uk E: bpchiro@btinternet.com
Emma Hedges SURF STEPS to see more of these images: http://www.facebook.com/group.phpgid=49787806267&v=wall&so=45 Contact: t: 0800 043 7873 E: andy@bournemouthsurfschool.co.uk
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
Afternoon folks, just a little knee to waist high wave building with the moderate SW wind, good for beginners and improvers or just a splash in momma ocean!The forecast says it is hanging around till Wednesday, but it’s a future prediction so don’t hang me if it doesn’t :-0
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
Evening folks, better late than never 
Little nice formed ankle snappers today and tomorrow, great for learners and the desperate on a board of length. Muddiford fun day on tomorrow, for further info check out: http://www.mudefordlifeboatfunday.org/
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
Hi guys,flat but could be a little ripple with the sea breeze this afternoon.
Lessons and Hire until 5pm seven days a week.For other local surf type news
http://www.bournemouthsurfschool.co.uk/blog/
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Monday, September 06, 2010 | No Comments
Local boy Miles lee Hargreaves came 2nd overall in the U16 division as Britain’s best junior surfers descended on Fistral Beach last weekend to compete for the coveted British title. Well done fella! For more info: http://www.britsurf.co.uk/events-and-comps/552-2010-billabong-british-junior-championships
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