anyone wanna teach a blondie?

[CarapaceGrace]

Hi everyone, I am learning, and struggling because I have no one to go with me! Is there anyone in the witterings/bournemouth area that I can meet up with that can give me a few pointers, or just want to come out and have a laugh?

Before the summer I had a lesson in bournemouth and loved it, and I have been trying to surf all summer with limited success. I work shifts in a hospital so am limited to when I can go, and everytime I do get out its either flat or really really windy (recently). I had a great week in cornwall, and would love to go on daytrips to croyde/north devon if anyone is going? I am crap at the moment, but really want to get better. My friend took some pics of me having ago down in sennen... they are on my profile bit on here if anyone wants to have a nosey

Anyway, anyone out there I can surf with?

Gracie

[Rishie]

Hi from another noob!

Recently started learning and would like to go more often but nearest place for me is a (nearly) 3 hour drive. I did find a couple of good schools in North Devon, maybe they can help? They seem to have all inclusive lessons, ie., wetsuits + boards + instruction at what seem to be good prices. Maybe you could go down and see if they'll let you have kit for an extra few hours?

[CarapaceGrace]

Hi Rishie, wherebouts you live?

I already have all my own equipment, just need the good conditions and some pointers if im going wrong anywhere (and some company would be nice)!

[jaffa1949]

Hi everyone, I am learning, and struggling because I have no one to go with me! Is there anyone in the witterings/bournemouth area that I can meet up with that can give me a few pointers, or just want to come out and have a laugh?
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Before the summer I had a lesson in bournemouth and loved it, and I have been trying to surf all summer with limited success. I work shifts in a hospital so am limited to when I can go, and everytime I do get out its either flat or really really windy (recently). I had a great week in cornwall, and would love to go on daytrips to croyde/north devon if anyone is going? I am crap at the moment, but really want to get better. My friend took some pics of me having ago down in sennen... they are on my profile bit on here if anyone wants to have a nosey

Anyway, anyone out there I can surf with?

Gracie

There are some people on site who surf the Witterings It may not help as as far as I know from Australia, i don't think they work as often.
By the way your pics show you are making a good start, keep at it as often as you can.

[Rishie]

Hi Rishie, wherebouts you live?

I already have all my own equipment, just need the good conditions and some pointers if im going wrong anywhere (and some company would be nice)!

Oh, I'm in Nottingham. Would head down North Devon way but it's still a 4 hour drive. May try and freeze to death in November!

[billie_morini]

hope you find a surfing Sensei (先生) or buddy, Gracie.
billie in Santa Barbara

[drowningbitbybit]

I'm not a lot of use to you as because even though I used to be there, I'm now over
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witterings/bournemouth area ... can give me a few pointers...

I used to surf the witterings. A few pointers...
Surf bracklesham, rather than the harbour entrance or the wittering beaches - its easier and less locals.
It only really works in winter.
It only really works at low to mid tide.
It only works on a BIG south westerly swell.
It doesn't really work Sorry, sorry - just kidding, its an okay place to learn, but Im used to better things now

[CarapaceGrace]

Wow do you get good waves everyday?

Oh thanks I will go have a look at bracklesham tomorrow. Its looking really windy this week, when is it too windy to surf? I have had days where I have tried but found it really hard just to stay on the same beach, cos Im getting blown sideways!

[jiggie]

well if ya do come down to the south west at any time .. give me a shout always good to have some one to surf with .. i mostly surf bantham but am getting across to the north coast a lot more .. always up for a surf if theres time ..

[BatRunt]

i'm about in bournemouth and always prefer to go with someone... but am old, and a newb and shockingly crap..... but i still love it!!

friday am's are my favoured time as wife at work and kids at school.... bliss!!

unfortunately the waves don't always come to visit.

[Drumm]

I'll come too! I usually surf in Boscombe when on my own, but go to Porthcawl if I have company

[jiggie]

I work in avonmouth during the week and have been trying to get over to porthcawl to see whats its like and to see weather its worth me bring a board to bristol with me when i come up here ... Drumm what would you say its like there .. dose it work much ??

[Drumm]

I like Porthcawl as its quite close and waves were good for the beginner. There is board hire available, and car parking too. Only downside was there was no life guard or supervised sessions, so I don't feel able to go on my own. But worth a go I think

[stoksey]

Hey Gracie.

I'm Southampton based and surf wittering when there's a wave (weekends only due to work). Am happy to hook up some time and give you some pointers. I'm not the best surfer but been surfing about 8 years so have a few tips I could pass on.

Let me know if you're up for a session some time.

Stoksey