I am now 42 years old, not getting any younger and want to get back into surfing again before it is too late. I have got a trip down to Newquay planned for the first week of October - I can't get down sooner as I work in tourism here on the Isle of Wight and, besides, I want to avoid the worst of hordes of general holidaymakers - where I have booked a couple of one-to-one lessons to get back into things again. I haven't got a new board yet, as too many other things are competing for my money, not least my car MOT and tax, which is due soon.

Any tips and advice will be appreciated! I am a strong swimmer and swim on a regular basis but anything else you people recommend I can do, I am all ears.

Cheers
Fay