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Surfing!!

Chloe234Chloe234
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Today was my surf lesson and it was AMAZING! I caught some really really good waves and got the hang of it really quickly!

Started on the right side of the beach and it was pretty big and the tide was coming in so currents were strong! But I caught a few amazing waves, and even caught a few without help from the instructor. We then moved into the left of the beach where the waves were smaller and it wasn't as rough and again I caught some really good waves! And even ended with a perfect wave.

I Adored my time today and definitely want to continue with my surfing, next step is getting my own board and practicing even more. The instructor was so so nice too and he was so happy when I would catch a great wave. Loved the buzz of energy and it definitely made me feel better mentally <3

Can't wait to continue with my surfing journey
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  • ebyrne556ebyrne556
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    Wow amazing!!! I’ve always wanted to try it sounds so fun <3 well done!
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  • AoifeAoife
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    This is amazing Chloe! Looks like you had a really fun time and it's so great to hear how it made you feel. You'll have to keep us updated with how your surfing goes this summer :)
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  • sinead276sinead276
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    wow it looks super fun - i'm sure you'll be an absolute pro in no time :3
  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    @Aife definitely! I'll keep updates here, I'm ordering a surfboard tonight! I went to the beach today and all I wanted to do was get in the water and surf ahah gotta wait till I have a surfboard tho ofc
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  • Orchid059Orchid059
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    Wow this looks incredible @Chloe234 I have always wanted to try surfing but I have a feeling I would just fall straight off again! :s
  • Amy22Amy22
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    Oh wow thats so amazing @Chloe234 surfing can be very very fun to do and I heard it can be quite calming as well riding the waves. I really want to take up surfing at some point.
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  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    Amy22 wrote: »
    Oh wow thats so amazing @Chloe234 surfing can be very very fun to do and I heard it can be quite calming as well riding the waves. I really want to take up surfing at some point.
    You definitely should! It helped me alot mentally too, I felt so free
    Orchid059 wrote: »
    Wow this looks incredible @Chloe234 I have always wanted to try surfing but I have a feeling I would just fall straight off again! :s
    It's always worth a try! You'll always have falls but as long as you get back on you'd be able to keep trying and you'll be able to stand in the end! I definitely had more falls than I caught waves but if I'm honest it can still be quite fun! You've just got to remember to take you're time.

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  • Amy22Amy22
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    @Chloe234 I really want to but for me my local beach is nearly an hour ish away and it would take me ages to get to the sea to surf :joy:. I have looked at it before quite a few times especially surfing clubs. I know sometimes local beaches often have surfing clubs where its a group of you all and you all surf together and have fun.
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  • eylaheylah
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    oh wow looks amazing chloe! always loved water. it looks incred! but been so bad at staying on the board 😂. dream is to manage to keep up on the board instead of 95% of being in the water 😂. hope you enjoyed yourself. :)
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  • AzzimanAzziman
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    Sounds like you had a great time @Chloe234! Glad to hear you enjoyed your surfing lessons, it's tricky to get the hang of but looks like you took to it quite nicely :)
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  • amy02amy02
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    Very cool @Chloe234 it's on my bucket list to learn how to surf! =)
  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    My board finally came! Only downside is that I won't get chance to use it for over a week👎
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  • Amy22Amy22
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    I love your surfboard so much and I am so glad that it finally came too! <3. Hopefully you will be able to catch some waves soon :smile:
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  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    Went surfing on Friday. The surf was basically flat but I got to practice paddling out and stuff. I also watched the sunset. Thought I'd share a couple of the awful pics my dad took ahah.
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    Hopefully more updates tmmr as I may be going for a surf tmmr evening
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  • Former MemberFormer Member
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    This is amazing. I've always been so intrigued by surfing and I love watching people surf out at sea while i'm on holiday. I don't think i'm brave enough to give it a try myself though!
  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    No pics today of me surfing but the surf was amazing! It was a solid 2-3ft swell (some possibly even bigger!) 🌊🌊 I nose dived a few times as I slid up my board due to the size of the waves 🤣 but I also caught so many amazing waves despite that and always got back on the board 🫶🏻🫶🏻

    To top it off once I'd come out I even bumped into my form tutor who I've not seen since prom so had a small catchup with him!


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  • ellaella
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    @Chloe234 this looks so fun- surfing is an amazing way to spend your evening! It sounds like you're getting really good too 🏄

    That being said, I'm a little jealous you can surf on your beaches! The south coast is just better for paddle boarding- we rarely get big waves like that unless there's a terrible storm😂
  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    @ella ahah this is the joys of Cornwall, the beaches are known for good surf ahah. I just wish I lived closer to the beach so I could go daily! Today it's even bigger ahah and will be 3-4ft ahah although I don't quite think I'll convince dad to let me go again today.
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  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    Went out for a surf this morning! The surf was great! The waves must have been around 3 - 4ft. I caught so many great waves too and rode a few right to shore! No pics today but I might look into something like a waterproof camera to try get some pics in action 💕 my friend also has a camera she said she's gonna try take pics sometime when I'm out for a surf. I just love how freeing it is
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  • lunarcat522lunarcat522
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    Sounds like you had a great time @Chloe234 glad it helps you and is something you enjoy!
  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    edited July 2024
    Was gonna go for a surf tonight but the surf is practically flat so idk if I should 🫠

    might just go out anyways
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  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    Okay so I HATEEE this photo ahaha but thought id post it anyways (Ignore the awkward stance and upside down board)

    Last night was my best surf ive had! Ive caught the most waves ive caught on a surf and probably caught my best waves too!

    I reallyyy need some pics in action but my family never take anyyy, however there was someone taking pics and seemed to be taking a lot of me so im hoping they get posted on FB :lol: if so I will return with them ahah
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  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    edited August 2024
    Yesterday I went out again but twice this time as I spent the day at the beach with a friend. The first time I went in the surf was pretty awful but I managed to catch a couple waves and even had a couple videos taken by my friend. One of the videos is a complete fail and then the other you can see me ride the wave a little altho then fall off :lol:
    These however were probably a couple of the worst waves I'd caught throughout the day so I won't complain ahah.
    Here's a pic I took from the video:
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    I then went back in when it was almost high tide so the surf had gotten a bit bigger and the waves were definitely better too! I managed to ride loads of waves till the end and even helped out another newbie who was struggling a little with catching waves/their stance. My friend had left to get ready for work so I didn't get any pics/vids but I caught some really nice waves and it was a great way to end the day before going home 🏄🩷🌊

    I honestly can't describe the feeling when im out surfing but it definitely is just so so freeing. The day was amazing with my friend too so I couldn't have asked for a better day. Definitely a little break which I needed.
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  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    videos of me surfing🌊🩷
    this first video is me standing for a little bit :lol:
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    Andddd then there's me falling after popping up ahahah. Idk what I was doing tho as I meant to catch the one behind it 😅
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  • AoifeAoife
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    You're doing amazing Chloe! It's so hard to stand so that's really impressive you're able to do it :)
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  • Chloe234Chloe234
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    Yesterday was another beach day and boy was it warm! The surf was amazing all day and was mainly a clean 2ft however there was definitely a few bigger waves. I was in and out all day and even got a couple videos.
    I just love seeing this view when I want to on weekends:
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    Here's some photos from my surf -
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    Here's me on a couple waves -
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    And Here is some amazing falls :lol: -
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    I definitely need to work on my confidence as it has definitely been knocked a little after a fall last time I went out. I should work a little more on paddling with the wave as well as sometimes I'm picked up too early ending up into a nose dive. In a couple of the videos you can also see that I am getting stuck on my knees a little as well as sometimes maybe standing too straight. So I will definitely try to keep working with those.
    I even got told by a friend that while they were watching me one of the lifeguards went up to them saying how good a couple of my waves were :p
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  • amy02amy02
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    This is amazing @Chloe234 thanks for sharing with us, that beach looks so nice <3 It's so cool you can surf - it's always been on my bucket list to learn but I'm not sure I have the coordination! =)
  • Amy22Amy22
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    Those are amazing and your so good at surfing too!. I tried to play the one videos but it wouldent work :lol: its ok as I saw the other ones and I got to say im super impressed. I really want to learn maybe some day but I dont know as my balance is off and is so bad :joy: I would keep falling into the water a lot!
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  • sinead276sinead276
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    like the others have said - you've got the skills @Chloe234 - I know I wouldn't be this good (I'm clumsy enough when both my feet are on solid ground :joy: ) but you are absolutely smashing it

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