A MASSIVE shout out to Surfing Woolacombe (formerly Hunter Surf School on the Slipway), for a fantastic surf lesson last week! We were encouraged by Buckie, the owner, to book a lesson for the TIC team, and we are so glad we did! None of us had ever surfed before, despite all being 50+ and living in Woolacombe for years! (Shameful I know!)
We were a little apprehensive but our instructor, Kier, was great. We soon struck up an easy banter as he got us kitted out with wetsuits, rash vests and boards. At the water's edge, we were given instruction on all the basics, including safety information, and then we headed out in to the sea. Kier helped us catch waves, and we all managed to 'stand up on our knees' - aka kneeling! Sadly we didn't make it to a full standing position, but it didn't matter, we had the best laugh - exhilarating and exhausting all at once! So thanks to Buckie and Kier, we really appreciate it, and at least now, we have a good understanding of what surf lessons entail - and if we can do it, so can you! We are booked in again for September, and can't wait!
