Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012 | No Comments
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
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012 | No Comments
Morning folks, winter has relaxed it’s icy grip and there’s a bit of surf. We’re down there today and tomorrow (28th-29th Dec) from 11am till 4pm for hire and lessons. For further info call 0800 043 7873.
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012 | No Comments
Over the winter months for the last 3 years, Surfs Steps- Bournemouth Surf School Ltd has been providing swimming pool surfing sessions for Bournemouth schools.
The objective is to teach the basics of surfing to students in a calm, warm environment so they are ready to hit the waves in summer.
If this is something you think you might be interested in please contact director Andy Joyce on 0800 043 7873 or email: andy@bournemouthsurfschool.co.uk
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012 | No Comments
Afternoon folks, another glorious day down the beach! Light winds and small waves for learning or anyone who wants a splash on a board with some length 
Open for lessons and hire until 5pm.
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Author: Andy Joyce | Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012 | 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: Saturday, February 04, 2012 | 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: Saturday, February 04, 2012 | 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: Saturday, February 04, 2012 | 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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