Where to start?

[Mikeonthewaves]

Ok this may not be new but I would like to know your opinion on where I should start my training and why. (Course for a week)

Option 1 Newquay UK
Option 2 Cocoa Bay Florida
Option 3 Ft Walton Beach Florida

Any better Ideas for a Sep/Oct start??

[Sillysausage]

Deffo somewhere in the uk, its the best time of year to surf, may aswell go abroad later on, when the waters cold and miserable!!

[Mikeonthewaves]

will have a look for a school in newquay.
It is now on my agenda for september.

[Chris369]

will have a look for a school in newquay.
It is now on my agenda for september.

I'd recommend these people -

http://www.britsurf.co.uk/html/bsa_surf_school.asp
http://www.nationalsurfingcentre.com/

(same school, the second link has more info though).

It's right on the beach, I think it was £30 for a 2 1/2 hour lesson. I had my first lesson with them a few weeks ago and I'm just practising the stuff I learnt on my own now. Will probably go back to them for an improver lesson but will see how I progress on my own first.

[Mikeonthewaves]

Thank you Chris...

[Otter]

Best place to start is where you are right now... assuming waves are available of course.

[RJD]

Start by getting wet, continue by getting in as often as you can.

[drowningbitbybit]

Best place to start is where you are right now... assuming waves are available of course.

London isn't well known for its quality breaks....

[RJD]

Its what an hour & a half from Brighton?

Whens that indoor surf pool opening?

[Hang11]

If you want some lessons in Briighton, give Cliff Cox a call. He does one on one lessons, is a really good surfer and all round top bloke, either Small Planet surf shop in Hove or Filf in Brighton will have his number.