Hi all,
surf in bournemouth building with the windy wet SW winds. Should be around until Sat/Sun, not brilliant, but ok for us south coast kids! check out http://magicseaweed.com/Bournemouth-Surf-Report/12 for further details
RAIN AND WAVES
May 10th, 2012BOOT CAMP BEACH COME SURFING!
May 10th, 2012Hi 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
SURFING THE SEVERN BORE 21.03.11
May 10th, 2012Yesterday 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
JUNIOR SURF CLUB
May 10th, 2012Hello 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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MARCH MADNESS:-LESSON SALE £25!
May 10th, 2012Hi all, we are reducing our lesson costs for the rest of March on weekdays (excluding public/bank holidays) to £25! If you interested, please contact us on 07733895538 or 0800 043 7873 . Quote “March Madness”
BEGINNER SOFT BOARDS FOR SALE
May 10th, 2012Hi there,
we have 4 old surf school soft boards for sale, old but still float well! Varying prices, but no more than £80 each.
Contact theSurfSchool for further info ( 0800 043 7873 or 07733895538).
UPDATED LEVEL ONE SURF INSTRUCTOR COURSE DATES
May 10th, 2012Hi All,
An update for the International Surfing Association (ISA) Surf Instructor courses here in Bournemouth in 2011.
It is a world wide recognised qualification for people aged 16 and over which allows you to coach beginner to low intermediate level surfers. The price is £300, but will include all materials, course and registration fees.
The dates are:
2-3rd April
30th April-1st May
10-11th September
If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact Andy Joyce at: andy@bournemouthsurfschool.co.uk or Ph:07941508531
CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
May 10th, 2012On February 23, the day after the earthquake, the British Red Cross opened an appeal in support of the vital work being done on the ground in Christchurchby NZ Red Cross. Thanks for the support, but more money is needed. The appeal will stay open until the crisis operation winds down and the reconstruction effort begins. If you want to donate please follow this link:http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate%20Now?appeal=New+Zealand+Earthquake+Appeal
Every little helps
VIDEO FROM A BIG SURF SESSION NEAR BOURNEMOUTH
May 10th, 2012Howdy folks, a little surf session a week or 2 ago, the search is on! Follow this link:
http://magicseaweed.com/video/flvplayer.php?id=2754
SURF STEPS GAINS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE STATUS WITH SURFING GOVERNING BODY.
May 10th, 2012We did it!SurfSteps-BournemouthSurfSchoolwas officially accredited as a Surfing GB Centre of Excellence (C of E). It’s the highest level of approval for a surf school inBritainand is a great reflection of all the hard work put in by all the staff, thanks guys.
For further information about Surfing GB go to: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=6147172660&topic=4910#!/SurfingGB