Surfing UK

[petewhitefang]

Hey folks - just joined this forum today as I want to learn to surf. I'm living in Sheffield, UK, for anyone not knowing England, that's pretty much in the middle. (slightly nearer the East). Has anyone got any tips for me to digest at this stage? Any ideas of the best place to learn etc....

Cheers


Pete

[jaffa1949]

Pete get your reading fangs into this whole site there is lots to read about where to go and start up advice within what has already been posted and from there you will know what questions to ask!

[petewhitefang]

Thanks Jafffa - much appreciated. I had a wander around this site and already learnt loads. I'm already pleased to learn that I don't have to move to Cornwall if i wanna surf.

Next stop - lessons..

[zebroo]

Hi Pete

I think Scarborough's your best bet, a couple of hours from Sheffield. Steve at Fluid Concept is a top guy.

Once you've had a few lessons and caught the bug you'll end up travelling all over the place to try different breaks!

[petewhitefang]

Cheers Zebroo - much appreciated...its got to happen - got a strong drive to learn---the ocean is calling ! How long did it take you to get proficient?
Pete

[zebroo]

Ummm.. don't ask, I'm far from proficient! I'm not exactly naturally gifted when it comes to sports though! I suppose it depends on your definition of proficient! After a couple of lessons I could stand up in the white water and after a few months of regular surfing I was getting up most of the time and enjoying some long white water rides. It took me a while to catch unbroken waves though, but I don't have much paddle strength.

[petewhitefang]

Ok cheers Zebroo - nevertheless, it sounds like you enjoy it..I've just checked the fluid concept shop and the lessons sound decent.