Bournemouth Surf School News and Blog

Hi all, follow the link below to see a great video of Surf Steps coaches in action.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qukOIMC0q9E&feature=player_embedded
They are providing surfing experiences for children, supported by the great guys at the charity Lifeworks http://lifeworks-uk.org
Lifeworks’ next great project is the London Surf Festival on Saturday 16th July, gotohttp://londonsurffestival.com/ more more details!

In conjunction withBournemouthcouncil and The Big Green Fortnight Frank will be hosting some Free events

Tuesday May 24th 2 – 3pm Yoga on the Beach – Outside Surf Steps Surf school – normal venue 300m to right of Boscombe pier

Thursday May 26th 2 – 3pm Tai Chi on the Beach – Outside Surf Steps Surf school – normal venue 300m to right of Boscombe pier

Thursday June 2nd 1.30 – 2.30pm Tai Chi in the Park –ParadiseGardensin the upperBornemouthGardens

Although there is no formal need to book, if you plan on coming to one of the free events, could you please let Frank know [holisticbodytraining@hotmail.co.uk] so that he can get an idea of possible numbers.

Namaste

In what is hoped to become an annual event, a free one day festival taking place on Sunday May 1st will be the first of its kind for Boscombe.

Local businesses, organisations and local groups through the Boscombe Area Regeneration Group (BARG) are uniting to present ‘The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party’, an Alicein Wonderland themed event where dress up is encouraged combining: arts, food, music and entertainment for all ages and showcasing Boscombe’s talent.
Working with the Dorset Music Forum, it’s led by BARG and supported by the Council’s Boscombe Regeneration Partnership.

The Festival is set to take place in four areas of Boscombe: The Chine Gardens; The Crescent; The High Street; and the Seafront. Some of the many activities include: Boscombe Vintage Market on the Crescent; live music, acts and street performances in all areas and led by various artists; a walk of art; family entertainment to include magicians, circus skills workshops; and prizes donated by local businesses. The beach party, sponsored by Sorted Surf and Urban Reef will showcase: a BBQ, live music, free surf lessons, O’Neil giveaways, activities from SurfX and a competition for young surfers from across the south coast with a best performance shield donated by Boscombe Traders.

As an added bonus, the Land Train will be running up Sea Road and down through the Chine Gardens allowing you to take the strain off your feet, sit back and be entertained.

“This will be the most amazing event ever to hit the streets of Boscombe: it’s our way of showing thanks for the support of the council and the constant enthusiasm of local people for their custom throughout the years. I am hoping any potential business’s considering opening in Boscombe will see just how fabulous this place and the people are. Cafes are set to have a roaring trade with stages outside with live music and magicians showing off their skills as people sip their coffees and cold drinks) while being entertained by mad Hatter Tea Parties and spontaneous singing choirs and dancers”.-Angus Reid, on behalf of the Boscombe Traders and BARG

“…BARG is helping to create sustainable community based events such as this whilst promoting Boscombe as a Town and encouraging investment in an area that I think is just getting better and better”-Andrew Lennox, Chair of BARG�

For a full list of activities taking place and more information visit www.boscombeteaparty.co.uk

Just a quick note to let you know about up and coming events including Free classes!
Frank http://www.holisticbodytraining.co.uk/contactus.html Starts up his Yoga on the Beach from the first week in May
At present the schedule is as follows:

Early morning Yoga 7 – 8am Tues & Fri
Daytime Yoga 1.30 – 2.30pm Tues & Thurs
Evening Yoga 6 – 7pm Tues & Wed

Prices held for another year at just £5!!!
Mats provided, same spot – outsideSurfStepsSurfSchool

On Sunday 1st May, just to the left of Boscombe pier, The Boscombe Tea Party will be taking place.
Along side the other activities and a surfing competition on offer, he will be hosting a Free Yoga on the Beach session from 1.30 – 2.30pm
(just to the left of the pier NOT at the normal site)
Also in conjunction with Bournemouth council and The Big Green Fortnight he will be hosting some Free events

Tuesday May 24th 2 – 3pm Yoga on the Beach – Outside Surf Steps Surf school – normal venue 300m to right of Boscombe pier
Thursday May 26th 2 – 3pm Tai Chi on the Beach – Outside Surf Steps Surf school – normal venue 300m to right of Boscombe pier

Thursday June 2nd 1.30 – 2.30pm Tai Chi in the Park –ParadiseGardensin the upperBornemouthGardens

So it’s time to treat ourselves to some fresh sea air, under wide blue skies, beside the vast energy of the ocean, basking in the spring sunshine.
Maybe catch a sun rise or sun set. Stretching, awakening and opening our bodies, letting our spirits fly high and free like the seagulls flying high in the blue sky.
Namaste
Frank

We get many people asking what our legendary friend and work colleague Samson is up to these days, so about time we let you know!
He’s returned with his lovely wife Alison to his surf rich tropical home ground of Fort Dauphin in South East Madagascar. Amongst other things, he’s running surf lessons, trips and teaching P.E at local schools. Keep up to date with what they’re doing by checking out their bloghttp://surfbornnaked.blogspot.com/

Surf Steps 1st Surf Instructor Course for 2011 was run over last weekend and all the seven student coaches passed. Well done guys and good luck with your future surf coaching. For more information about surf coaching contact andy@bournemouthsurfschool.co.uk or phone 07941508531

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1372879/Britains-3-2m-artificial-surf-reef-closed-2-years-unsafe.html

Hi guys, check out the great activities our friends at the Bonnington Hotel are providing. There week boot camp courses feature a 2 hour surf session with us. Check out
http://www.bootcampbeach.co.uk/index.php

Yesterday morning I rode for the first time, the Severn Bore. An amazing experience for wave riders, not just for the ride, it’s the anticipation, the people you meet (and crash into:-) and the thrill of the search.
Rode it for roughly 25-30 minutes (2-3 miles maybe?) from Newnham to near Epney, crashing a couple of times. Each time I fell off I got washed over a sandbank with the surge, i got up, ran and made it back on to the bore (thanks to Brad’s advice!). Eventually got into a river section of deep water, came off and paddled up to the Severn Bore Inn.

If you or any of your mates do it, wear a helmet (smacked round the head a few times) and maybe a mouth guard (front teeth a bit wobbly from one of the crashes)!
DEFINITELY wear a leash…absolute must, There are several places where large whirlpools form. One of the regulars has been sucked down one of these and was only saved by the fact that his board stayed with him…I surfed past at least 3 spots where this can happen.
What the regulars do is pick up your leash when you get to your feet and don’t leave it dragging in the water to get snarled on other surfers or bits of flotsam. Some of us will sew large beads onto the velcro tab to make it easy to grip with gloves on in the event of it getting snarled on trees or anything like that where it can pin you while the tide rises (Thanks to Neil Law for this advice). 
Looking forward to the next time……..
For some great video of bore riding, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4f2yObnz30&feature=related

Hello everyone…..

It’s officially spring…..well, it’s certainly on it’s way!!! And it is great to hear people are keen to get back in the water, but as we only have 3 weekends before the Easter Holidays, we have decided to start juniors up again after the Easter holidays, Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May. However, if you are keen to get back in the water we are happy to offer you junior style practice sessions, for £10.00 per session, just let us know when you are coming by calling             0800 043 7873       or            07733 895538       and we will ensure we have someone here, you are welcome to come down at any time throughout the Easter holidays as well, we have lessons available at 10am and 2pm.

If you know of anyone with U18′s who may be interested, please forward our details – you never know who the next Kelly Slater will be!!!

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