For this ‘Have a go’ guide, we head out on the water with Anthony Gannon, founder of Stalefish Boardwear and lifelong surfer, to discover why he thinks surfing is the holy grail of outdoor sports…
Archive | Surfing
Have a go at… surfing
Posted on 14 May 2012.
Posted in Activity guides, Latest features, River & sea, Surfing, surfing2 Comments
Have a go at… stand-up paddlesurfing
Posted on 15 March 2012.
There are so many fantastic ways to enjoy the great outdoors, some you may be familiar with and some you might never have heard of. So if there’s an activity you’ve always wanted to try, or want to find something a bit different, my series of activity guides should help you decide if it’s for [...]
Posted in Activity guides, Latest features, River & sea, Stand-up paddlesurfing, Surfing3 Comments
Win a spot on a fantastic singles adventure weekend this Valentine’s Day
Posted on 17 January 2012.
Forget speed dating and disastrous blind dates, why not try coasteering, sea kayaking and surfing your way to romance instead? Preseli Venture in stunning Pembrokeshire has launched a singles’ adventure weekend with a difference, called ‘Adventurous Encounters’.
Posted in Events, Kayaking, Latest features, Surfing1 Comment
Keeping the surf dream alive
Posted on 29 June 2011.
Following a fantastic recent weekend in South Devon where I discovered one of it’s best surfing beaches, Bantham beach, I’ve now well and truly caught the surf bug again.
Posted in Editor's blog, River & sea, Surfing0 Comments
Fantastic surf holiday offer for FAF’ers this September
Posted on 17 June 2011.
We’ve got another great deal for you on this amazing cycle surfari through South West France, courtesy of www.bigfriday.com, which is by pedal and paddle power only…
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Be a… coasteering instructor
Posted on 11 January 2011.
According to one survey, 45% of Britons are unhappy in their jobs, but maybe that could change if we brought our professions and passions closer together? We spoke to Libby Chivers from Preseli Venture about how she has managed to turn surfing and cliff jumping into a bone fide career!
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Are you ready for a five star Severn Bore?
Posted on 07 September 2010.
This Thursday and Friday’s waves are predicted to achieve a five star rating, which could see the waves reach up to 2m and attract hundreds of surfers.
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Why do you surf?
Posted on 02 September 2010.
This is kinda fun. Play around with some surf images and video courtesy of Billabong, and come up up with your own tagline for why you surf. There are some cool prizes involved too. It got me thinking, why do I surf? The first time, it was curiosity. The second time, it was stubbornness and [...]
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Keep your eyes on the tide
Posted on 25 August 2010.
In the last of our beach basics series, we find out how to stay one step ahead of the tide, and what to do if you spot someone in the trouble.
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Proof that you’re never too old for adventure
Posted on 20 August 2010.
Virgin boss Richard Branson is marking his 60th by kitesurfing the English Channel.
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Surf screen
Posted on 11 August 2010.
If you can’t make it down to the coast this month, let the surf come to you at the Big Friday Surf Movie night at the Soho Screening Rooms this Thursday, with free beers and pizza courtesy of Oakley!
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How to escape a rip current
Posted on 05 August 2010.
In part two of our ‘Beach Basics’ summer guide, find out how to get yourself out of a rip current…
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Stay safe at the seaside
Posted on 29 July 2010.
It’s summer holiday time and if you’re a water baby then you’ll almost certainly be heading for the beach. With the numbers of seaside rescues on the rise, we thought we’d get in touch with the good folk at the RNLI and find out some simple ways to stay safe, and we’ll bring you a [...]
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No wetsuits allowed
Posted on 04 July 2010.
Love surfing but could do without the hype, fuss and paraphernalia? Then follow in the footsteps of Britain’s first surfers and have a go at belly boarding.
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About Juliette
Thanks for visiting Fresh Air Fix. I no longer blog here, but feel free to look around and read the guides and posts to get some outdoor inspiration. You can still find me on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. See you there!
