Newbie!! - female Devon

[Scooby21]

Just had my first surfing lesson this weekend in Newquay and absolutely loved it! Just wondering if anyone has any advice on the next step so to speak!?? Would be much appreciated!!

[drowningbitbybit]

Couple more lessons... buy board... become obsessed with surf forecasts... surf every weekend... become more obsessed with surfing... surf every day... buy a new board... surf some more... quit job... move to somewhere warm and sunny... surf in boardies every day... buy another new board... get barrelled in warm water wearing boardies... repeat last stage again and again.

Easy.

[Dead_One]

what he said.....
although i would add, surf more to his comments..don't think he stressed that enough:-)

[Scooby21]

Haha thanks guys! Time to book some lessons then!

[Dead_One]

i can recommend a really good school just outside newquay if you like....best teachers out of the 3-4 schools i tried.

[Scooby21]

Yes please that would be amazing! Looking at different schools price wise etc

[surf patrol]

Hi Scooby21, welcome to Surfing Waves!

[Scooby21]

Hey thanks! Feeling excited! Can't wait to get out and practice!

[Dead_One]

from my limited experience, 12-16 months surfing every month or 2, seems like the only thing you need is experience, a few tips from here or a surf pro, and lots of time in the water:-) its a great sport where you can get better by behaving like a kid for a few hours a day playing in the ocean

[CARBr6]

Just to be clear on this.
Surf more!

Glad you're enjoying it, hope you keep on going. Once the bug bites then you are in for life!
Read this forum, a lot, ask questions of the many experienced surfers here, but mostly just get in the water and have fun!

Welcome to the forum and welcome to the waves.

[Scooby21]

Can anyone recommend good spots in Devon for beginners?

[CARBr6]

Westward Ho! is a pretty decent spot, and Saunton Sands is one of the most well known spots, dominated by longboarders.
You are highly placed for many good breaks as you are a lot closer to Cornwall than the rest of us!

I have found this book to be very helpful: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Surfing-Britain-Footprint-Activity-Lifestyle/dp/1906098301